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Supreme Court Considers Petition to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
A former county court official who was sued for not issuing same-sex marriage licenses is asking the high court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling.
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Texas Sues Roblox, Alleging It Puts ‘Pixel Pedophiles’ and Profit Ahead of Safety
Five states have now taken action against the gaming giant, alleging it failed to protect children from predators online.
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Appeals Court Lets Texas Enforce Law Limiting Drag Shows
A lower court had previously blocked Senate Bill 12.
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More Than Half of US Adults Report Signs of Loneliness, Societal Division: Poll
A growing gap between emotional needs and the support available shows the challenges of adults recognizing their need for connection but struggling to find it.
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Supreme Court Allows State Department Policy Requiring Sex at Birth on Passports
Trump had issued an executive order stating that sex identifiers on government documents must match the holder’s biological sex.
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Trump Admin Will Partially Fund November Food Stamps: Filing
The administration has chosen to fund a reduced amount of benefits for November.
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Supreme Court Won’t Halt Ruling Against Adult Entertainment Businesses
A federal appeals court held in July that New York City may regulate the businesses, including where they operate.
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Receives Award From Brownstone Institute, Delivers Remarks
Jeffrey Tucker founded the Brownstone Institute in May 2021 in response to the impact of COVID-19-era policies.
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Single Fathers Call for Shared Parenting Laws
Opponents warn the change would give abusive fathers easier access to children while dismissing legitimate claims of abuse by mothers.
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The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 3
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
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Epoch Readers Say No to Rent Freezes, Yes to Market Solutions
Survey respondents strongly favored reduced taxes and regulation to address a housing shortage instead of caps or freezes on rent.
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Obamacare Open Enrollment Starts Now: What to Know
Despite expiring enhanced subsidies, prices will remain low for most customers, according to government estimates.
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Conservatives Split Over Heritage Foundation’s Defense of Tucker Carlson
Carlson is under fire for hosting Nick Fuentes, a controversial streamer with a history of anti-Jewish and anti-Semitic commentary.
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The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 2
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
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With SNAP Benefits Set to Expire, Here Are 6 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget
As the loss of federal food aid looms, experts offer tips for those looking to provide adequate nutrition on a reduced budget.
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The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 1
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
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Stillbirth Rates in US Remain Alarmingly High, New Study Finds
The study of more than 2.7 million pregnancies reveals a rate of one in 150—higher than CDC figures.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden-Era HHS Transgender Care Rule
The new ruling vacated a federal policy forbidding discrimination against those seeking health care to reinforce their gender identity.
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Here’s What’s Behind Surging Prices of Beef
A complex combination of factors has pushed the U.S. cattle herd down to its smallest size in 70 years.
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Supreme Court Considers Petition to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
A former county court official who was sued for not issuing same-sex marriage licenses is asking the high court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling.
|
Texas Sues Roblox, Alleging It Puts ‘Pixel Pedophiles’ and Profit Ahead of Safety
Five states have now taken action against the gaming giant, alleging it failed to protect children from predators online.
|
Appeals Court Lets Texas Enforce Law Limiting Drag Shows
A lower court had previously blocked Senate Bill 12.
|
More Than Half of US Adults Report Signs of Loneliness, Societal Division: Poll
A growing gap between emotional needs and the support available shows the challenges of adults recognizing their need for connection but struggling to find it.
|
Supreme Court Allows State Department Policy Requiring Sex at Birth on Passports
Trump had issued an executive order stating that sex identifiers on government documents must match the holder’s biological sex.
|
Trump Admin Will Partially Fund November Food Stamps: Filing
The administration has chosen to fund a reduced amount of benefits for November.
|
Supreme Court Won’t Halt Ruling Against Adult Entertainment Businesses
A federal appeals court held in July that New York City may regulate the businesses, including where they operate.
|
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Receives Award From Brownstone Institute, Delivers Remarks
Jeffrey Tucker founded the Brownstone Institute in May 2021 in response to the impact of COVID-19-era policies.
|
Single Fathers Call for Shared Parenting Laws
Opponents warn the change would give abusive fathers easier access to children while dismissing legitimate claims of abuse by mothers.
|
The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 3
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
|
Epoch Readers Say No to Rent Freezes, Yes to Market Solutions
Survey respondents strongly favored reduced taxes and regulation to address a housing shortage instead of caps or freezes on rent.
|
Obamacare Open Enrollment Starts Now: What to Know
Despite expiring enhanced subsidies, prices will remain low for most customers, according to government estimates.
|
Conservatives Split Over Heritage Foundation’s Defense of Tucker Carlson
Carlson is under fire for hosting Nick Fuentes, a controversial streamer with a history of anti-Jewish and anti-Semitic commentary.
|
The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 2
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
|
With SNAP Benefits Set to Expire, Here Are 6 Ways to Stretch Your Food Budget
As the loss of federal food aid looms, experts offer tips for those looking to provide adequate nutrition on a reduced budget.
|
The Great Transition: Brownstone Institute 5th Annual Conference and Gala | Part 1
Brownstone Institute scholars, writers, and supporters gather in Salt Lake City for an annual conference to exchange ideas.
|
Stillbirth Rates in US Remain Alarmingly High, New Study Finds
The study of more than 2.7 million pregnancies reveals a rate of one in 150—higher than CDC figures.
|
Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden-Era HHS Transgender Care Rule
The new ruling vacated a federal policy forbidding discrimination against those seeking health care to reinforce their gender identity.
|
Here’s What’s Behind Surging Prices of Beef
A complex combination of factors has pushed the U.S. cattle herd down to its smallest size in 70 years.
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