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

The ‘Gender-Industrial Complex’ Makes Billions Annually

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

I used to think that the great push to prescribe children puberty blockers and hormones and subject teenagers to surgeries, and the explosion in adult medical “transition” procedures, was primarily about promoting a radical ideology. But, as a new report produced recently by the American Principles Project reveals, it is also about making a lot of money. Read More ›

^{George Gilder
August 27, 2024
Economics}

George Gilder Discusses ‘The Israel Test’ at FreedomFest

_{George Gilder
August 27, 2024
Economics}

Venture capitalist and futurist George Gilder, author of “The Israel Test,” argued that antagonism towards Israel is based in part on resentment over Israel’s economic and technological accomplishments and moral leadership in the world. This interview was conducted at FreedomFest, an annual libertarian conference held in 2024 in Las Vegas. Read More ›

^{Neville Teller
August 26, 2024
Economics}

‘The Israel Test’: Making the Case for Judaism’s ‘Culture of Mind’ — Review

_{Neville Teller
August 26, 2024
Economics}

In this post-Oct. 7 reshaped edition of his classic book The Israel Test, George Gilder’s central thesis is confirmed and strengthened. He firmly believes that the Jewish people nurture within themselves an intellect that is both a gift and a goad for the rest of the world. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
August 26, 2024
Education}

Democrats Are Pro-Choice — But Not When It Comes to Schools

_{Keri D. Ingraham
August 26, 2024
Education}

Clearly, the Democratic Party is all about the right to choose — to be clear, to choose an abortion that ends the life of an unborn child. However, when it comes to the right for parents to choose K-12 education for a child, that is not a freedom the party's leaders care about — even those who attended a private school themselves or sent their children to a private school. Read More ›

Schoolgirl choosing book in school library. Smart girl selecting books. Learning from books. School education. Benefits of everyday reading. Child curiosity. Back to school

^{Marvin Olasky
August 23, 2024
Homelessness}

A Peruse Through Academic Journals on the Link Between Foster Care and Homelessness

_{Marvin Olasky
August 23, 2024
Homelessness}

As this century began, journalist Fred Barnes quoted four discouraging words found in some illustrious newspapers: "First of a series." Journalist Mickey Kaus defined the typical newspaper series as a "bloated journalistic project driven by egos and internal institutional needs." But one thing is even more discouraging than most newspaper series: a series of articles from academic journals. Read More ›

Smiling mother shopping school supplies at store.

^{Keri D. Ingraham
August 22, 2024
Education}

Irresponsible School Districts Force Teachers to Create Amazon Wish Lists

_{Keri D. Ingraham
August 22, 2024
Education}

For several weeks, social media has been flooded by teachers' posts with Amazon wish lists, soliciting others to stock their classrooms with basic supplies. This raises an obvious question: Why aren't school districts providing teachers what they need? Read More ›

^{George Gilder
August 21, 2024
Economics}

George Gilder Discusses “The Israel Test” with Andrew Keen

_{George Gilder
August 21, 2024
Economics}

What is it about the Jews and George Gilder? On his show KEEN-ON, Andrew Keen cross-examines George Gilder about the thesis of his book, The Israel Test, about Jewish contributions to Western civilization since the Second World War, and the amazing contributions of Israel to the world economy. Read More ›

Medical students walking through corridor

^{Wesley J. Smith
August 19, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

Association of American Medical Colleges Journal Pushes for Residencies in Assisted Suicide

_{Wesley J. Smith
August 19, 2024
Human Exceptionalism}

In California, the Stutter Family Residency Medical Program even offers residencies to train doctors in assisted suicide. Chillingly, most of the doctors who participated in a small study on assisted suicide and who prescribe poison as part of their job like it. Read More ›

^{Marvin Olasky
August 16, 2024
Homelessness}

Foster Care Children Too Often Become Homeless Adults

_{Marvin Olasky
August 16, 2024
Homelessness}

The Safe Families dinner and Rob Henderson memoir I wrote about last month got me thinking more about "the relationship between foster care and homelessness": That's the title of a paper delivered at a 1996 conference hosted by the American Public Welfare Association and based on client files and case data from 21 homeless service organizations located in every region of the United States. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
August 15, 2024
Education}

Parents Reward School Choice Candidates at Ballot Boxes Across the Country

_{Keri D. Ingraham
August 15, 2024
Education}

The primary election results in a handful of states have made one thing clear — Republican elected officials who are anti-school choice are getting voted out of office while education freedom champions are securing state house and senate seats. Read More ›