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^{Donald Nielsen
July 23, 2025
Economics

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Gov. Ferguson Strips Away Washington’s Appeal with Slate of Tax Increases

_{Donald Nielsen
July 23, 2025
Economics

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Gov. Bob Ferguson recently signed into law the largest tax increase in state history. It included a 6-cent per gallon increase in the gas tax. Washington already had the third-highest gas price in the country, exceeded only by California and Hawaii. Next, Ferguson approved a rent control package that limits rent increases. Any student of economics knows that if you restrict a business’s ability to make a profit, the business will stop investing. Read More ›

Mount Rushmore National Monument as viewed from the Grand View Terrace near Keystone, South Dakota

^{Casey Luskin
July 23, 2025

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Exploring Intelligent Design: A Conversation with Casey Luskin and Kristin Marais

_{Casey Luskin
July 23, 2025

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Ants carry the leaves back to build their nests, carrying leaves, close-up. sunlight background. Concept team work together.

^{Gale Pooley
July 23, 2025
Economics

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Disney’s Best Economics Cartoon

_{Gale Pooley
July 23, 2025
Economics

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If you've overlooked A Bug's Life, you've bypassed one of the most uplifting films ever crafted. This animated triumph ranks among the most profound celebrations of libertarian principles on screen, championing the creative spark that drives human progress. It's perhaps no coincidence the film debuted in that innovative year of 1998, the same year as the founding of Google and PayPal, and the launch of the Apple iMac. Read More ›

senior scientist man in white dress coat sitting in laboratory at work place, successful serious face and feeling expression. caucasian microbiologist make research

^{Casey Luskin
July 21, 2025

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Losing the Plot: How Materialism Can Blind Scientists to Purpose

_{Casey Luskin
July 21, 2025

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The man silhouette with camera and tripod, stands on the hill and looking at the bright milky way galaxy. Beautiful night landscape.

^{Walter Bradley
July 18, 2025

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Walter Bradley: The Origin Story of an Intelligent Design Classic

_{Walter Bradley
July 18, 2025

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Final release: The soul's ascent from the earthly vessel, encountering celestial beings in a transcendent encounter with angels, capturing the essence of death and the spiritual realm.

^{Pat Flynn
July 17, 2025

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Closing Arguments: J.P. Moreland’s Case for the Soul

_{Pat Flynn
July 17, 2025

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Seattle waterfront and skyline at dusk with gold light

^{Jonathan Lesser
July 17, 2025
Energy

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King County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan: Your Taxpayer Dollars Wasted

_{Jonathan Lesser
July 17, 2025
Energy

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On June 11, King County Executive Dow Constantine dropped the 735-page 2025 King County Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) onto the desks of the King County Council members. SCAP shows that wasting taxpayer dollars on useless plans filled with what our neighbors to the north call “bafflegab” is alive and well. Read More ›

Sad old woman. Depressed lonely senior lady with alzheimer, dementia, memory loss or loneliness. Elder person looking out the home window. Sick patient with disorder. Pensive grandma. Widow with grief

^{Wesley J. Smith
July 16, 2025
Human Exceptionalism

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