Eugenics: Over 1,000 Female Prisoners in California Forcibly Sterilized Because ‘It’s Cheaper than Welfare’ Friday, March 12, 2021 By Stillness in the Storm 2 Comments (Cassy Fiano-Chesser) A horrifying scheme described as modern-day eugenics has come to light, thanks to the bravery of a victim-turned-whistleblower.