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April 05, 2022

The kids are all right, but better with religion

In a classic 1976 episode of All in the Family, the TV character Archie Bunker took it upon himself to baptize his grandson at his local church. He did this secretly, as he explained to God, because his son-in-law was a “dopey atheist” who wouldn’t permit the baby to be baptized. Continue Reading...

August 12, 2021

A disconnected society: Americans have replaced relationships, civic involvement with ‘games and spectacles’

The decline of civil society has become a running theme of social and political commentary, marked by disruptions in marriage and family, diminishing church attendance, and the dilution of social capital. Continue Reading...

June 11, 2021

Parenting after the pandemic: More freedom, less ‘safetyism’

Should parents prioritize extreme safety or thoughtfully push their kids toward independence and self-reliance? It’s a question that moms and dads have long grappled with, and in light of the recent waves of lockdowns and school closures, there are likely plenty of lessons to be learned. 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...

August 12, 2020

Acton Line podcast: Rise of the national conservatives with Matthew Continetti

The conservative movement in America has always been evolving. From the old right of the progressive era to the conservative intellectual movement identified with William F. Buckley Jr. and National Review to the Reagan revolution to today, the political right in America has changed with the challenges it has faced and with the context of the times in which it has existed. Continue Reading...

May 01, 2020

Markets, populism and a fading American dream

The political divisions that started erupting across America in 2015 are about many things. These include the meaning of national sovereignty, the sense of a growing chasm between the political class and everyone else, and angst about what many believe to be unwarranted accelerations in wealth and income inequalities. Continue Reading...

May 14, 2019

Churches improve the economy and community: Congressional testimony

Christians know firsthand that churches and places of worship promote personal, economic, and civic flourishing. Congress recently heard expert testimony describing the full extent of how religion promotes happiness, helps the poor find work, and creates healthy communities every day of the week. Continue Reading...

February 22, 2017

Video: Arthur C. Brooks on how to bring America together

American Enterprise Institute President Arthur C. Brooks joined us here at the Acton Institute on Monday evening as part of the Acton Lecture Series, and as usual he delivered a great and optimistic message, even in the midst of this time of deep divisions in the United States. Continue Reading...

January 04, 2017

Video: Karl Zinsmeister on how philanthropy fuels American success

As we enter into a new year here at Acton, we still have some items from 2016 to share with you. On October 3rd, we were pleased to welcome Karl Zinsmeister, Vice President of Publications at the Philanthropy Roundtable, to speak on the importance of philanthropy in the United States. Continue Reading...

September 21, 2016

Radio Free Acton: Karl Zinsmeister on Philanthropy and Education Reform

On this edition of Radio Free Acton, we speak with Karl Zinsmeister, Vice President at Philanthropy Roundtable and former chief domestic policy advisor to President George W. Bush, about efforts to improve public education outcomes over the years, why charter schools are succeeding where past reform efforts have failed, and the role of private philanthropy in fostering that success. Continue Reading...

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