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Wesley J. Smith
October 2, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
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Bioethicists Push Psychedelics to Make Life “Interesting”

Wesley J. Smith
October 2, 2024
Human Exceptionalism
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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
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As Affordable Housing Crumbles, Reconsider School Year Eviction Bans

Caitlyn McKenney
October 2, 2024
Economics, Homelessness
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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 ›
Author Q&A Webinar for the Privileged Planet-1
The Center for Science and Culture
October 2, 2024
Discovery Institute, Faith & Science, Intelligent Design
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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
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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 ›

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Center on Wealth & Poverty
October 1, 2024
Energy
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Jonathan Lesser Discusses Devastating Net-Zero Policies with Brandi Kruse

Center on Wealth & Poverty
October 1, 2024
Energy
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Jonathan Lesser appeared on Brandi Kruse’s [un]Divided podcast as her “Sundays with Subscribers” guest to discuss the devastating consequences of net-zero policies in the Pacific Northwest. A recent report authored by Lesser and Mitchell Rolling revealed that net-zero energy policies in Washington State and Oregon will produce staggering costs to individuals and businesses without providing any meaningful environmental benefits. You Read More ›