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^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 14, 2020
Education

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Staggering Learning Loss

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 14, 2020
Education

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Students fortunate enough to have their school move toward a hybrid learning model may begin to return to campus two days per week. However, many districts implementing a hybrid learning format are only allocating four days a week to some form of student learning. Why? Read More ›

^{Joel Kramer
October 14, 2020
Uncategorized

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Where God Came Down

_{Joel Kramer
October 14, 2020
Uncategorized

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Does archaeology agree with Scripture? Is there evidence to support the biblical account? Can archaeology reflect God’s redemptive presence in history? In contrast to the biblical skepticism common today, Where God Came Down: The Archaeological Evidence emphasizes agreement between the Bible and archaeology. Using Scripture as his primary ancient text and interpretive tool, author Joel Kramer examines the archaeological record for ten locations recorded in the Bible. Does archaeology agree with Scripture? Is there evidence to support the biblical account? Can archaeology reflect God’s redemptive presence in history? In contrast to the biblical skepticism common today, Where God Came Down: The Archaeological Evidence emphasizes agreement between the Bible and archaeology. Using Scripture as his primary ancient text and interpretive tool, author Joel Kramer examines the archaeological record for ten locations recorded in the Bible. Incorporating an abundance of photos, maps, graphics and illustrations, Kramer expertly lays out the evidence and shows how archaeology speaks for the Bible, not against it. Read More ›

Handcuffed doctor. Medical crime concept, closeup

^{Wesley J. Smith
October 14, 2020
Human Exceptionalism

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Ideology in Science is Destroying Trust

_{Wesley J. Smith
October 14, 2020
Human Exceptionalism

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Science should never be tainted by ideology. After all, science isn’t supposed to be about political beliefs but is a powerful method for learning about and understanding the physical universe. Read More ›

^{Gale Pooley and Marian Tupy
October 13, 2020
Economics

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Revisiting the Simon-Ehrlich Wager 40 Years On

_{Gale Pooley and Marian Tupy
October 13, 2020
Economics

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And so, as you listen to the purveyors of doom on the television and the radio, and read apocalyptic predictions of humanity’s future on Twitter and in the newspapers, bear in mind that with every hungry mouth comes a pair of hands and a brain capable of thought, planning, and innovation. Read More ›

^{Christopher Rufo
October 13, 2020
Economics

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Liberalism and Its Discontents

_{Christopher Rufo
October 13, 2020
Economics

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In this webinar, Center on Wealth & Poverty Director Christopher Rufo speaks with Professor Patrick Deneen about his most recent book Why Liberalism Failed, the civil unrest sweeping the nation, and the upcoming election. Patrick J. Deneen is Professor of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame and has written four books, including The Odyssey of Political Theory, Democratic Faith, Conserving America?, and Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
October 13, 2020
Economics

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Why Independents will Decide the November 3rd Election

_{Scott S. Powell
October 13, 2020
Economics

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Leadership always starts with vision. Whether or not a debate format and schedule gets back on track, President Trump needs to focus effective communication to independent voters on key domestic policy issues in the home stretch of the campaign. Read More ›

Female doctor analyzing liquid in test tube

^{Gary N. Smith
October 12, 2020
Intelligent Design

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The Decline Effect

_{Gary N. Smith
October 12, 2020
Intelligent Design

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Random variation, post-hoc fallacies, and data mining mean that “proven” treatments often decline in apparent effectiveness when released to the general public. Read More ›

^{David Klinghoffer
October 11, 2020
Academic Freedom, Intelligent Design

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Corruption Watch: Biology Journal Blames the Innocent, Turns ID Scientists into Fall Guys

_{David Klinghoffer
October 11, 2020
Academic Freedom, Intelligent Design

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For those who are always lecturing us about “Follow the science” and “Believe the scientists,” this episode should be an eye opener. Read More ›

^{Christopher Rufo
October 9, 2020
Economics

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Lab Coat Tyranny

_{Christopher Rufo
October 9, 2020
Economics

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Public health authorities in California have unveiled a plan that requires counties to meet new “health equity metrics” in order to emerge from the current Covid-19 lockdowns. It’s a broad experiment in social justice. Read More ›

4 year old boy and smashed his piggybank at home

^{Keri D. Ingraham
October 8, 2020
Education

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The Great Kindergarten Recession

_{Keri D. Ingraham
October 8, 2020
Education

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Parents by the masses have opted to delay kindergarten for their five and six-year-old children. What are the ramifications for the children and our nation’s education system? Read More ›