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Black History Month Books

Frederick Douglass after his escape from slavery wrote three terrific autobiographies, including My Bondage and My Freedom (1855), which since 2010 has been reprinted at least eight times by various publishers. Far less known is the escape from Georgia to Boston of enslaved Ellen and William Craft in 1848: She could pass for white and disguised herself as a wealthy Read More ›

The Miracle of Man in the Image of God

The Miracle of Man in the Image of God

Professor Vern Poythress of Westminster Theological Seminary discusses what it means that humans reflect “the image of God.” This talk was part of the 2023 Westminster Conference on Science and Faith co-sponsored by Discovery Institute and Westminster Theological Seminary. The event took place in September 2023.

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Oncologist doctor holding patient's hand in hospital. Showing all love, empathy, helping and encouragement. He has end stage cancer disease. Healthcare in end of life and palliative care concept
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The Nationalization of Assisted Suicide Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences

Progressive cultural radicals are busily nationalizing their policy agendas by breaking the usual legal comity among the states. For example, California recently declared itself a transgender sanctuary jurisdiction. Its law now actively interferes with out-of-state child custody orders by allowing non-resident gender dysphoric children who make it to California to access puberty-blocking and transition surgeries despite their custodial parent’s refusal of consent. Read More ›
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Averting Insolvency Is a Key Battle America Must Win

With all the problems America is facing, the one that gets the least attention might be the most critical. The speed at which the United States will hit the wall of an insolvency crisis and collapse is approaching very fast. Read More ›
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Charging modern electric cars from station outdoors
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Can the U.S. Electricity Grid Support All-Electric Vehicles?

Hybrid vehicles are the smart choice for now and into the future, particularly with plug-in hybrids that provide electric motor efficiency for local commutes along with the convenience and range of an internal combustion engine for longer trips. Read More ›
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Our Enemies Couldn’t Get a Better Operating Environment

The Committee on the Present Danger: China (CPDC) convened its fifth anniversary summit meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 25, less than a week after the World Economic Forum (WEF) concluded its meeting in Davos. Read More ›