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^{Wesley J. Smith
August 1, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Icelanders Nominated a Glacier for President to Push ‘Nature Rights’ Movement

_{Wesley J. Smith
August 1, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Here is a story on "nature rights" activism that, on first impression, leaves one bemused. But I think it has important implications. Activists tried to qualify a glacier for the Iceland presidential ballot. Read More ›

^{Wesley J. Smith
July 29, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

No, Putin Should Not Be Charged With the ‘Crime’ of ‘Ecocide’

_{Wesley J. Smith
July 29, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Vladimir Putin is a war criminal of the worst order for his atrocities against Ukraine. He is responsible for human carnage, the deaths and terrible woundings of hundreds of thousands of people — from soldiers to civilians and even children killed in hospitals where they were receiving medical treatment. But . . . should he ever be called to so face the music, he should not be charged with "ecocide." Read More ›

^{Center on Wealth & Poverty
July 26, 2024
Economics}

An Interview with George Gilder Asks, Can You Pass the Israel Test?

_{Center on Wealth & Poverty
July 26, 2024
Economics}

In The Israel Test, newly revised and republished by Encounter Books, George Gilder answers the antisemites, and explains the meaning of Israel as the most economically dynamic, democratic and pro-Western state in the Middle East—and a crucial US economic and defense ally. Bruce Chapman and George Gilder discuss. Read More ›

^{Marvin Olasky
July 26, 2024
Homelessness}

The Foster-Care-to-Homelessness Pipeline

_{Marvin Olasky
July 26, 2024
Homelessness}

Earlier this month I wrote about the regular Wednesday dinners for unhoused humans at the University Avenue church. This week I'll write about a Friday night fundraising dinner in a church gym four miles further north. The beneficiary: Safe Families for Children of Austin — one of a hundred Safe Family chapters in 30 states that try to keep children from having the traumatic experiences that contribute to the psychology of homelessness. Read More ›

^{Wesley J. Smith
July 25, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Science Journal Swoons Over Kamala

_{Wesley J. Smith
July 25, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

These days, scientific and medical journals are seemingly as much ideological — on the left — as scientific. Nature — perhaps the preeminent science journal in the world — has posted a piece swooning over Vice President Kamala Harris as a "historic" presumptive presidential nominee stirring "optimism" among scientists. Why? Read More ›

concept of family. father and child daughter outdoors in summer

^{Keri D. Ingraham
July 24, 2024
Education}

Families With Schoolchildren Should Flee California

_{Keri D. Ingraham
July 24, 2024
Education}

Last week, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1955, which blocks schools from requiring faculty and staff to notify parents and legal guardians when their minor child attempts to change his or her "gender identity" from that of their born biological sex. Read More ›

^{Jonathan Choe
July 22, 2024
Homelessness}

Freedom From Fentanyl Walk Displays Bipartisanship to Address Addiction Crisis

_{Jonathan Choe
July 22, 2024
Homelessness}

U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia and his team of volunteers walked more than a hundred miles across Washington State to bring much needed attention to the fentanyl crisis. This bipartisan group of recovery advocates are also spotlighting mental illness and say they will champion these issues until it leads to real change. I caught up with them on Sunday for the final leg of the journey into Seattle. Read More ›

happy family. father holding hands children school. little kids school bags go school holding dad hand. concept happy family outdoors. schoolchildren with parent view from back. children education

^{Keri D. Ingraham
July 19, 2024
Education}

How to Navigate Your Child’s Education

_{Keri D. Ingraham
July 19, 2024
Education}

Recently, I was asked by my alma mater, Regent University, to provide guidance for parents as they navigate their child’s academic journey. As parents, it is your responsibility to protect the heart and mind of your child. You are ultimately responsible for your son’s or daughter’s education. Here is what I shared as originally published in IMPACT. Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
July 18, 2024
Economics, Homelessness}

Permits, Fees, and Penalties — Property Owners Face a Web of Costly Regulations

_{Caitlyn McKenney
July 18, 2024
Economics, Homelessness}

When cities tighten the rules and regulation of rental properties, property owners are forced to increase rent to offset the costs. Read More ›

Young beautiful teacher woman wearing sweater and glasses sitting on desk at kindergarten asking to be quiet with finger on lips. Silence and secret concept.

^{Wesley J. Smith
July 18, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

New California Law Prohibits Schools from Telling Parents Their Child Is Trans

_{Wesley J. Smith
July 18, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Political progressives apparently think that school administrators and teachers should have a greater say than parents in the raising and treatment of children experiencing gender dysphoria. How else to explain Governor Gavin Newsom's signing A.B. 1955, an authoritarian law that forces schools to leave parents in the dark if their child identifies as the opposite sex or presents other issues around sexual identity and orientation. Read More ›