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The US Supreme Court’s Pornography Case Isn’t Just About Age Verification. It’s About Your Future of Free Speech Online
In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a case that may reshape not only the adult entertainment industry but also the boundaries of free speech on the internet. On the surface, the case seems narrowly focused: Should Texas be allowed to require age verification for…
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Kosovo’s Christian Revival and America’s Waning Church Attendance
In two vastly different corners of the world—Kosovo and the United States—Christianity is experiencing contrasting fates. In Kosovo, a predominantly Muslim region in the Balkans, a quiet but persistent revival of Christianity is unfolding. Meanwhile, in the United States, once considered the bastion of evangelical influence, church pews are emptying at an unprecedented rate. These…
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Republicans Rush for More Drilling Ignoring the Environmental Cost of Short-Term Gains
As the clock winds down on President Biden’s term and Donald Trump prepares to retake the Oval Office on January 20, the Republican-led House has wasted no time laying out its energy agenda. Under Speaker Mike Johnson’s leadership, the House has pledged to expand oil and gas drilling, roll back environmental regulations, and end federal…
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Biden Acts as Hawk, Blocks Nippon Steel’s Takeover of U.S. Steel, Citing National Security Concerns
President Biden has officially blocked the $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, invoking national security concerns in a decision that underscores the administration’s emphasis on safeguarding critical domestic industries. The Pennsylvania-based steel giant, an emblem of American industrial strength, has been at the center of intense political debate in an election…
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The Surgeon General Wants Cancer Warnings on Alcohol. Congress may Stand in the Way.
When you walk into a liquor store, you’ll see bottles adorned with elegant labels describing the hints of oak, the floral notes, and the smooth finishes of their contents. But what you won’t see, at least in the U.S., is a cancer warning. Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, is trying to change that.…
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As Biden Leaves Office, America Must Continue Rebuilding Its Aging and Inadequate Public Infrastructure
In a nation where infrastructure has often been overlooked until catastrophe strikes, the Biden administration’s efforts to modernize transportation, utilities, and digital systems have made headway but left significant challenges unresolved. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), signed in 2021, represented a bold promise to reverse decades of neglect. As Biden prepares to leave…
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