This week Jean returns to chat with Herrick about motherhood and dictatorships as inspired by the wacky story with the succinct title "Template for a Proclamation to Save the Species" by Ramona Ausubel. When a small Minnesota is given the day off to make babies, how will the citizens respond?! There's awkward silence between some old, married people and extra "day off from school" excitement from some of the local teens. If you're not sure you're onboard with government dictated sexy time, how would you feel if the mayor threw in the promise of a new white Ford for the first mother to deliver a baby 9 months later? Does the sweet taste of materialism and consumption whet your appetite for love? Dim the lights, play some slow jazz, and engage in your democracy!

https://electricliterature.com/the-mayor-who-gave-his-town-a-holiday-for-sex-e60a86684f41