Human flourishing

May 14, 2021

Why a baby boom would be good for the environment

It’s become fashionable for doomsday prophets to predict that “overpopulation” will lead to mass starvation and environmental catastrophe. Now, however, with humanity facing a global crash in birthrates, many experts are rightly changing their tune. Continue Reading...

April 23, 2021

The economics behind the COVID-19 baby bust

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, some academics predicted a “baby boom,” as couples found themselves locked down with nothing to do. But those familiar with economics knew differently – and the data have now backed us up. Continue Reading...

March 05, 2021

We can’t put a federal price tag on parenting

As the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight and we see some hope on the horizon, politicians in our nation’s capital are considering significant proposals to address the crises of the working poor and child poverty. Continue Reading...

January 28, 2021

Inequality obscures the problem of poverty

We are routinely told that rising inequality is a profoundly pernicious problem – a clear and obvious sign that the rich and well-connected continue to benefit at the expense of the poor. Continue Reading...

December 22, 2020

What Brussels sprouts can teach us about work and innovation

For many, Brussels sprouts are symbolic of not-so-popular childhood cuisine, remembered mostly for their bitter taste and ominous odor. More recently, however, they’ve had a revival of sorts, becoming a treasured item in the kitchens of professional restaurateurs and home chefs alike. Continue Reading...

December 09, 2020

The heart of demographic decline: Why ‘pro-family’ policies won’t save us

In his 2013 book, What to Expect When No One’s Expecting, Jonathan V. Last warned of the “coming demographic disaster,” pointing to America’s recent dip below replacement-level fertility. Today, the rate of decline still shows little sign of slowing, driven by a complex “constellation of factors” that range from genuine blessings, to “problems of plenty,” to idols of choice and convenience. Continue Reading...

November 19, 2020

All work is essential: What COVID-19 teaches us about vocation

In the information age, Americans have tended to elevate certain jobs and careers over others, leading to a general resistance to “blue collar” work and an over-glorification of desk jobs, start-ups, and “creative spaces.” Continue Reading...

November 06, 2020

Victories for liberty: 2020 state ballot initiatives

Whatever the outcome of the 2020 presidential race, liberty won numerous victories – and suffered a handful of setbacks – in state referendums nationwide. Voters in both “blue” and “red” states endorsed policies to advance individual initiative, limit government overreach, and establish equal justice under the law. Continue Reading...

October 28, 2020

‘For Love of Neighbor’: the documentary that explores authentic Christian political witness

In the heat of each political season, we are bombarded by arguments about which candidate is the moral choice and which political platform is most compatible with Christian values and beliefs. Continue Reading...

< Previous 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 20 Next >