Wesley J. Smith

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Statue of Liberty seen from Brooklyn on a cold, snowy and sunny winter's day
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Wesley J. Smith
April 9, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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“Great Lakes and State Waters Bill of Rights” Legislation Introduced in New York

Wesley J. Smith
April 9, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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A bill has been filed in New York that would grant rights to the Great Lakes and all waterways in the state. (A similar law was enacted previously in Toledo, forcing Ohio to pass preemptive legislation.) I have no idea whether it will pass — I would certainly hope not — but it illustrates the profound anti-development/free market agendas behind the entire nature-rights movement. Read More ›
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Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Vice President Vance Defends Human Exceptionalism at Munich

Wesley J. Smith
February 18, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Vice President JD Vance made news in Munich by accusing the European political elite of not really believing in democracy. But another line stood out for me that I think is also worth noting. Vance defended the unique dignity of human life. It's just one sentence in a 20-minute speech. But I think it is important and urge the vice president to expand upon that thought because human exceptionalism is under increasing attack by some of society's most powerful political and cultural forces. Read More ›
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Side view portrait of bearded gentleman lying in bed. Young woman in white lab coat on blurred background
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Wesley J. Smith
February 17, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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Washington Bill to Allow Non-MD-Prescribed Assisted Suicide and to Shorten Waiting Period

Wesley J. Smith
February 17, 2025
Human Exceptionalism
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I previously wrote about pending Oregon and Vermont legislation to do away with the requirement that only doctors be allowed to legally assist suicides. Now, it's Washington's turn, with a proposal to allow "qualified medical providers" to prescribe poison, defined as a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse. Read More ›