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Michele Steeb Talks HUD’s Treatment First Toolkit on NTD Newsroom

Senior Fellow Michele Steeb appeared on NTD Newsroom to discuss the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new Treatment First Toolkit. On August 12, HUD released “Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and Addiction through ‘Treatment First.’” The Toolkit addresses the insufficiencies of Housing First to address the problems faced by a large population of the homeless who suffer from Read More ›

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Beware, Broad Semiconductor Tariffs Would Make Everything More Expensive

The Trump administration has consistently implemented (and recently lowered) Section 232 tariffs on industries critical to America's economic and national security, including aluminum and steel. But as it considers similar action on semiconductors, we face a fundamentally different challenge. Read More ›
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Scientists Creating “Artificial Life” in Their Labs Promise World-Changing Benefits — but Are They Playing God?

Scientists recently buzzed over SpudCell, a “synthetic cell” bioengineered to mimic the functions of living cells. Assembled in the lab from biomolecules such as proteins, lipids and DNA, SpudCell promises many potential therapeutic benefits. But are we, like Dr. Frankenstein, playing God? Read More ›
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Discovery Institute’s COSM Technology Summit Returns to Arizona with an AI “Reality Check”

Discovery Institute proudly announces that its 7th annual COSM Technology Summit, “Reality Check” will be held November 18-20 at the Westin Kierland in Scottsdale, Arizona. COSM 2026 is a premier gathering of scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, investors, and thought leaders exploring the ideas and innovations shaping the future. Read More ›
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The Innovative Iowa Blueprint Leading the Nation in Education Freedom

For years, states have talked about education innovation. Iowa is taking strides toward making that happen with reforms that expand opportunity, strengthen workforce development, and empower families. Read More ›
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Commercial Surrogacy Turns Women into Machines, Babies into Products

What does this case tell us about our culture? On one hand, we will allow virtually anything to enable family formation. And, on the other, many states permit abortion through the ninth month. It’s enough to give one cultural whiplash. Read More ›
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Stop Treating Homeless People Like Outlaws. It’s Killing Them

Maria DeSersa was 34 years old when she was found dead of a fentanyl overdose in an apartment laundry facility in Federal Way, Washington. She had been a defendant in 24 cases over the span of seven years. Research Fellow and Program Coordinator Marsha Michaelis explores Maria’s tragic story to expose the failures of a lenient criminal justice system and Read More ›