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Marvin Olasky
October 4, 2024
Homelessness

Elliott’s “Invisible Child”: A Model of Narrative Non-Fiction

Marvin Olasky
October 4, 2024
Homelessness
Sixty-six books have won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction since that award began in 1962. Two of the books — sociologist Matthew Desmond's Evicted (the 2017 winner) and journalist Andrea Elliott's Invisible Child (2022 Pulitzer) — portray people in and out of homelessness. I criticized Desmond's work last month: He communicated an unmodulated despair. Last week, though, I recommended E. Fuller Torrey's American Psychosis, and this week I want to recommend Invisible Child's nuanced hopefulness. Read More ›
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American Center for Transforming Education
October 3, 2024
Education

Historic Education Freedom Is Happening and It Is Worthy of a Celebration!

American Center for Transforming Education
October 3, 2024
Education
Last week, Discovery Institute welcomed guests from across the Pacific Northwest to Mercer Island for a special event hosted by the American Center for Transforming Education. The event focused on the historic education freedom that has taken place over the past four years. It was an informative evening marked by a joyous celebration with a packed room of attendees. Read More ›
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Center on Wealth & Poverty
October 3, 2024
Homelessness

New Fentanyl Documentary Produced by Senior Fellow Robert Marbut Coming January 2025

Center on Wealth & Poverty
October 3, 2024
Homelessness
Discovery Institute's Fix Homelessness initiative is proud to partner with filmmaker Stephen Wollwerth in the production of this documentary that explores the fentanyl crisis in depth. The documentary is produced by Senior Fellow Dr. Robert G. Marbut, Jr., the former Executive Director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness under both the Trump and Biden administrations. Read More ›
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Psilocybin Psilocybe Cubensis mushrooms in a plastic bag on brown soft background. Psychedelic magic mushroom Golden Teacher. Top view, flat lay. Micro-dosing concept.
Wesley J. Smith
October 2, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

Bioethicists Push Psychedelics to Make Life “Interesting”

Wesley J. Smith
October 2, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
We live in a hedonistic age in which pleasures — including of the most intense kind — are readily available. Yet, despite the supposed good times, we are increasingly anxious and depressed, to the point that addiction and suicide are considered symptoms of a profound mental health crisis. Read More ›
Seattle school year ban
Caitlyn McKenney
October 2, 2024
Economics, Homelessness

As Affordable Housing Crumbles, Reconsider School Year Eviction Bans

Caitlyn McKenney
October 2, 2024
Economics, Homelessness
In 2021, the City of Seattle instituted a school year eviction moratorium. Households with a child under age 18 on the lease cannot be evicted for nonpayment of rent from the start of the school year in September through the end in June. The legislation may have been crafted in goodwill — to keep children housed and their lives stable — but the outcomes have been disastrous. Read More ›
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The Center for Science and Culture
October 2, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

Author Q&A Webinar on “The Privileged Planet”, 2nd Edition

The Center for Science and Culture
October 2, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design

Join us for a special webinar celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Privileged Planet. We’re excited to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the acclaimed book, joined by the authors themselves. In this free online webinar, astrobiologist Guillermo Gonzalez and philosopher of science Jay Richards will discuss groundbreaking scientific advances since the original 2004 publication, evaluate the implications Read More ›