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Rear view of sad and depressed female patient sitting on wheelchair with saline bottle in hospital room looking towards curtains on window

^{Wesley J. Smith
June 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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Euthanize Me, or I’ll Starve Myself to Death

_{Wesley J. Smith
June 6, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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In Canada, an autistic 27-year-old suicidal woman known as M.V. — whose judicially approved euthanasia was delayed until at least October by her father's claim that she does not qualify — is now starving herself to emotionally blackmail the court into allowing her to be killed expeditiously. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
June 6, 2024
Education

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Louisiana to Become 12th State to Adopt Universal School Choice

_{Keri D. Ingraham
June 6, 2024
Education

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The Louisiana Senate and House have passed a sweeping school choice bill that will reach all families statewide by 2025. The bill will become law with the signature of Gov. Jeff Landry (R-LA), a longtime school choice advocate. With his soon-coming signature, Landry will make good on his promise by delivering education freedom to all Louisianans during his inaugural year in office. Read More ›

^{Robert J. Marks II
June 6, 2024

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The Relational Person: Challenging the Dominant Model in Psychology

_{Robert J. Marks II
June 6, 2024

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^{Michael Medved
June 5, 2024

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Ronald Reagan’s Deeply Personal Argument for Intelligent Design

_{Michael Medved
June 5, 2024

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On this ID The Future marking the anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's death, we're delighted to share Discovery Institute Vice President Dr. John West's recent conversation with radio host Michael Medved discussing Reagan’s deeply personal argument for intelligent design. During remarks given at a National Prayer Breakfast event in 1988, Reagan shared his argument for intelligent design in unscripted, humorous fashion. But as Dr. West explains, Reagan’s commitment to intelligent design went much deeper than a few off-the-cuff laugh lines. Reagan fought against atheism and materialism in his diplomacy as president and even in his role as a father. Read More ›

^{Nathan Lewis
June 5, 2024
Economics

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Time to Take Sound Money to the Federal Level

_{Nathan Lewis
June 5, 2024
Economics

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The idea of “Sound Money” — this means using gold and silver as money — has been persistently popular among the states for over a decade. Beginning with Utah in 2011, one state after another has removed barriers and impediments to using gold and silver, and digital or other alternatives based on gold and silver, in a monetary role. With over 40 states now having passed some kind of Sound Money legislation, it is now time to take on the federal government. Representative Alex Mooney (R), of West Virginia, recently introduced the Monetary Metals Tax Neutrality Act, HR 8279, into the US House. The bill aims to repeat, at the federal level, what has already been accomplished in many states. Read More ›

^{Keri D. Ingraham
June 5, 2024
Education

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Greg Abbott Went to War for School Choice — He Appears to Have Won

_{Keri D. Ingraham
June 5, 2024
Education

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Texas voters made their voices heard at the ballot box last week by ousting from the state House of Representatives Republicans who had voted with Democrats to block school choice for families in the Lone Star State. The Texas House is now positioned to successfully pass a sweeping school-choice bill on behalf of Texas families in the 2025 legislative session. Read More ›

^{Wesley J. Smith
June 3, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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‘Tobacco-Free Generation’ Establishes Age-Based Ban on Sale of Tobacco — to Adults

_{Wesley J. Smith
June 3, 2024
Human Exceptionalism

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I don't smoke, but I am wary of efforts to prevent other people from so doing. Now, blue cities — and soon states, most likely — have hit upon a way to ban smoking known as "Tobacco Free Generation" (TFG). Read More ›

^{Evan Sayet
June 3, 2024

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Comedian Evan Sayet on the Failure of the Atheist Origin Myth

_{Evan Sayet
June 3, 2024

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On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid welcomes comedian and author Evan Sayet to the podcast to discuss the failure of the atheist origin myth, his journey from liberalism to conservatism, and the role of humor in the scientific debate. His latest book, Magic Soup, Typing Monkeys, and Horny Aliens From Outer Space, takes a cuttingly humorous approach to dismantling the origin myths promoted by atheists to explain away the evidence for design in life and the universe. Philosopher of science Dr. Stephen Meyer calls Sayet's book “a rambunctious romp...With his trademark humor, Sayet exposes the absurdities of the materialist superstition of our age.” Come for the laughs, stay for the serious scientific discussion! Read More ›

^{Caitlyn McKenney
June 3, 2024
Homelessness

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The Fentanyl Treatment Keeping People High

_{Caitlyn McKenney
June 3, 2024
Homelessness

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On this episode of Restorations, Caitlyn is joined by formerly homeless addict and convicted felon Ginny Burton. Ginny is an advocate for life transformation and a voice of reason on law enforcement, addiction, and homelessness. Read More ›

^{Bijan Nemati
June 3, 2024
Intelligent Design

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How Earth Is Designed for Life (Dallas Conference on Science & Faith 2024)

_{Bijan Nemati
June 3, 2024
Intelligent Design

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Physicist Bijan Nemati explains how life on Earth depends on a variety of specific conditions set in nature. Dr. Nemati is a Senior Fellow with Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture and has been a scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and the University of Alabama at Huntsville. This lecture was taped at the 2024 Dallas Conference on Science Read More ›