Society
News and commentary on society, culture, family, and community from a conservative perspective. Coverage of the trends and issues shaping American life.
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Enduring Evil: Getting Put on a ‘Hate Map’ With the KKK Is Just One More Cancel Culture Attack for Focus on the Family
When the Southern Poverty Law Center put Focus on the Family on its “hate map,” listing the conservative Christian nonprofit alongside chapters of the Ku Klux Klan, it made life a bit tougher, but the Christian group had already faced so many “cancel culture” attacks, it was ready for the blowback. “We are Christians, we’re…Tyler O’Neil -
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Why We Need Fathers to Make the Family Name Great Again
Conservatives in politics and culture are wise to make fatherlessness a focal point of their family policy priorities. Children who grow up with both parents are more likely to attend college and less likely to go to prison. Conversely, father absence is linked to poverty, teen pregnancy, youth crime, worse academic outcomes, and substance abuse….Delano Squires -
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Is Congress About to Hand Over More Power to Big Tech?
It’s 2025—and we now know, all too well, the problems that Big Tech brings. We know that the rise of smartphones and apps has been correlated with a rise in mental illness among young Americans. We know that tech giants were willing to collude with the Biden White House and censor critical debates over COVID-19….Katrina Trinko -
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Democrats Remember, Mourn ‘Un-American’ Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade
Tuesday marked the three-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s historic Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, which had legalized abortion nationwide. As Republicans around the nation celebrated the monumental pro-life victory, Democrats devoted the day to renewing their fight against the “horrible” decision and its “devastating” effects. Both House…Lucy Spence -
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New York Times Deplores Sean Duffy’s Large-Family Conspiracy
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is apparently the leader of a menacing conspiracy. The New York Times put this on its June 24 front page: “Under [President Donald] Trump, Ex-MTV Star Pitches Big Families.” But he used to be a bad boy on MTV, so the headline underneath was “From a Racy Past to a Key…Tim Graham -
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To Fight Fake News, We Must Rein in AI
The promise of artificial intelligence is undoubtedly exciting and possesses the ability to further human flourishing. AI is also transforming and challenging almost every traditional notion. But with great change comes potentially damaging market distortion. Specifically, AI may be creating an acute crisis to our media landscape and even how we access information as it continues…Joel Thayer -
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Southern Baptists Get Sports Betting Right
The Southern Baptist Convention—the largest Protestant denomination in the world—had its annual meeting this month in Dallas. The most internally controversial issues involved a potential amendment on female pastors, abolishing the convention’s public policy arm, and a push for total financial transparency for SBC entities. All these initiatives were voted down, but one successful resolution…Jacob Ogan -
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Democrats Stage ‘Guerrilla Theater’ Pride Show Inside Kennedy Center in Protest of Trump
Five Senate Democrats staged a Pride-themed night of “guerrilla theater” Monday at the Kennedy Center to protest changes to the institution under President Donald Trump. Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., booked a space at the venue earlier this month under the pretense of a “talent show,” failing to disclose the event’s true nature. Sens. Elizabeth Warren,…Elise McCue -
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‘Fascism Is Not a Side’: Journalists Strategize to Expose the ‘Extremism’ on the Right
NEW ORLEANS—When Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk goes to speak on campus and attracts a large following, that’s not the story—the story is how the Right conspired to open the door to his “extremism,” according to journalists presenting at an investigative reporting conference. David Armiak, research director at the Center for Media and Democracy,…Tyler O’Neil -
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Bishop Barron Explains How Pope Leo XIV Could Shape a New Era for Catholic Church
Catholic Bishop Robert Barron was live on NBC News last month when white smoke began billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, signifying the election of a new pope. The quick decision by the College of Cardinals caught Barron by surprise, he recounted on a recent podcast episode, requiring him to sprint across Rome with his…Philip Roberts -
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13 Great but Obscure Novels Conservatives Should Read
If you’re looking for a summer read and can’t seem to find anything interesting on the shelf, there’s a new book you should consider. Actually, it’s a book about other books you should read. Hot off the press, “13 Novels Conservatives Will Love (But Probably Haven’t Read)” is an excellent introduction to a collection of…Lucy Spence -
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‘Four Seasons’ Shows What’s Wrong With Straight Marriage
Wonder what’s wrong with straight marriage in the United States today? Just watch the wildly popular new Netflix series “The Four Seasons.” The show, which chronicles four vacations taken by a longtime group of friends (two straight couples, one gay couple) over a year, takes a searing look at what romance remains—or doesn’t—after many years…Katrina Trinko -
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Social Security Trustees’ Report Delivers Bad News for Americans Young and Old
Social Security turns 90 this year, and as the Social Security Trustees’ 2025 annual report makes clear, the program is on shaky ground. If policymakers fail to act before 2033, every single Social Security recipient’s check will be cut by 23% across the board—regardless of whether that recipient is a 68-year-old multimillionaire or a 93-year-old…Rachel Greszler -
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INSANE: Leftist Group Accuses PragerU of Trying to ‘Protect White Supremacy’
Last week, the Trump White House hosted PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to launch a patriotic exhibit called “The Founders Museum,” a joint effort involving the White House, PragerU, and the Department of Education. That seems a rather odd thing for an “antigovernment extremist group” to do, yet that’s exactly the label the Southern Poverty Law…Tyler O’Neil -
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SPLC Finally Clears Up ‘Major Misconception’ About Whether It Is ‘Anti-Christian’
If it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it’s probably not an ostrich. If a leftist group cited by the FBI puts Christian nonprofits on a “hate map” and says Christian moral theology is evidence of “hate,” it’s probably anti-Christian—even if it swears to high heaven that’s not true. The Southern Poverty…Tyler O’Neil -
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NEW POLL: In Wake of Biles-Gaines Feud, Americans Overwhelmingly Support Protecting Women’s Sports
As the Trump administration cracks down on federal funding that supports the “transgender” agenda, Americans have displayed an overwhelming support for one issue in particular. A new poll found that a vast majority (72%) of Americans support keeping biological males who “identify” as women out of women’s sports. The poll, conducted by Napolitan News Service,…Lucy Spence -
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Supreme Court Rules on Whether States Can Protect Kids From Transgender Procedures
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that states have the constitutional right to pass laws protecting children from irreversible transgender medical interventions. In a 6-3 ruling the court upheld a Tennessee law prohibiting minors from attempting to medically change their sex. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court, in which Justices Clarence Thomas,…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Feminism Has Weakened Women
Here’s a joke: “Every girl is bi. You just have to figure out if it’s polar or sexual.” This joke was retweeted last week by Dave Weigel, a Washington Post reporter. He retweeted it because he thought it was funny. He thought it was funny because it is. But, of course, unless a joke is…Dennis Prager -
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17 Great Photos You Might Have Missed This Week
From a giant government bill to royalty — here's a quick recap of this week's news in photos. After a chaotic day in House, lawmakers narrowly approved the government spending bill late Thursday night. “My job tonight is to say thank you, and Merry Christmas,” House Speaker John Boehner said after the 219-206 vote. (That's not…Kelsey Lucas -
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If Fetal Surgery Can Save the Life of an Unborn Child, Why Do Some Oppose It?
Roughly 3 percent of babies born each year in the United States suffer from a complex birth defect, according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. That number is lower than it would have been without the work of Dr. Michael Harrison, who pioneered maternal-fetal medicine and performed the world’s first open fetal surgery at the University of…Gabriella Morrongiello