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Wesley J. Smith Discusses Assisted Suicide and Nature Rights on Three Whisky Happy Hour Podcast

Wesley J. Smith appeared on the Three Whisky Happy Hour Podcast to discuss the threat to human exceptionalism and dignity posed by assisted suicide and the nature rights movement. Smith speaks about how he became involved in advocating against assisted suicide in the 1990s and how his work has expanded to include bioethics. The conversation also includes topics such as Read More ›

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HUD’s Homelessness Reforms Put Human Lives Ahead of Housing Bureaucracy

For more than a decade, federal homelessness policy has centered heavily on permanent housing placement, while the measures used to define and count homelessness have often obscured important differences between who is counted as homeless and who is being served through homelessness programs. Success will now be measured by whether people are getting better: recovering, working, reconnecting and reclaiming their lives. Read More ›
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Is a Four-Year College Degree Still Worth the Price?

A college degree can be tremendously valuable, but a prestigious name and an astronomical price tag do not guarantee a strong education, a meaningful career, or a successful future. Parents and students should look beyond rankings and historic reputation and ask about graduation rates, career outcomes, debt, and return on investment. The goal is not simply to get a degree. The goal is to be prepared to succeed. Read More ›
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Endowed By Our Creator

Join Discovery Institute for a special evening with Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President John G. West as he presents his latest book, Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, & the Battle for America’s Soul. Held at Smith Tower, this timely discussion comes as our nation approaches its 250th birthday, offering a compelling opportunity to reflect on the ideas that shaped America’s founding. Read More ›
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Not Just Any Animal — Intelligent Design Education Day (Spokane)

Discovery Institute is pleased to announce that our annual Intelligent Design Education Day is returning to Spokane, Washington with thanks to our hosts at Great Northern University. The question at hand this year: Are humans merely another species in the animal kingdom? We share many physical traits, instincts, and even genetics with our fellow creatures. But is that all there is Read More ›

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Exclusive Book Launch for “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity” by John G. West

Discovery Institute cordially invites you to join Dr. John G. West for an exciting evening in Tacoma, WA, as we celebrate the release of his thought-provoking new book, Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America’s Christian Leaders Are Failing — and What We Can Do About It. Read More ›
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Celebrating the Life & Legacy of Jonathan Wells

Join us for a special event commemorating the life and enduring impact of Jonathan Wells, a pioneering scholar in the field of intelligent design. Up until his recent passing in September, Dr. Wells made significant contributions to science and culture through his groundbreaking research, provocative writings, and deep commitment to intellectual inquiry. Read More ›
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Affordable Housing Owner Sues City of Seattle: Unpacking the Lawsuit

To understand why a privately-owned housing building is in default, facing over $40 million in liabilities, and “hemorrhaging money,” in an affluent west-coast city, we must look at a series of Seattle ordinances that, while well-intended, have heaped negative consequences on housing providers with compounding effects. Read More ›