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What It’s Like to Feel ‘Restricted’
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (1096+ words) It's Christmas in Beverly Hills. There are a few homes decorated with Merry Lights, but not many. It's very different from Christmas in the 1950s in Silver Spring, Maryland, when oh, so many homes were gaily decorated with lights. But those…...
When Parenthood Becomes a Purchase – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (676+ words) A striking headline can distill an entire saga into a single, timeless line without a plot or nuance; just pure drama etched in ink." Case in point: the"New York Post's legendary April 15, 1983, masterpiece, "Headless Body in Topless Bar," which…...
Cheaters Faking Disabilities Are Dragging Colleges Into Crisis – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
2+ week, 1+ day ago (554+ words) A large proportion of college students, law students, and medical students are willfully cheating and lying to get better grades. Nowhere is this happening more than at elite universities, where there is exponential growth in the number of students claiming…...
A Requiem for Orphanages – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
3+ week, 5+ day ago (762+ words) I came out on Nov. 29, 1994, in the most visible of news outlets, the op-ed page of the Wall Street Journal. I had long resisted going public with my past life, although I had mentioned a few details to friends. Pre…...
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 169: Tech Bros Aim to Genetically Modify the ‘Perfect’ Baby – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (134+ words) Silicon Valley startup companies like Preventive, Orchid, and Nucleus all share a common goal: giving parents the "perfect" baby. Preventive is pursuing embryo editing, while Orchid and Nucleus Genomics use screening to tell parents which of their embryos " meaning their…...
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 168: University Prioritizes Hot Tubs, Steak House, and ‘Life Skills’ Over Traditional Academics – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (163+ words) High Point University proclaims itself to be a "premier life skills university" that helps students obtain a job while providing a luxurious experience with amenities that only the wealthy elite could afford. In this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts…...
Where Do Babies Really Come From? – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (330+ words) Obviously, deliveries aren't immediate. From the moment you place the order until the stork arrives, several months go by. There have been long-standing debates about where babies really come from. Most likely, they come from playgrounds " which would explain why…...
AI Chatbots Are Not the Answer to Alleviating Loneliness for Young People – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (92+ words) Surveying a random sample of 7,500 workers, the study found that those in the youngest generation " Gen Z " report the highest levels of loneliness. These technologies disrupt sleep, foster isolation, and create an environment where insecurities thrive." Worse, social media often…...
The Spectator P.M. Ep. 165: Gen Z Is Getting Serious About Their Money – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (155+ words) A new Bank of America survey reveals that Gen Z is taking more steps to be financially responsible. With the cost of living rising, 72 percent of young adults say they have made changes to improve their financial situations. Join Spectator…...
California Proposal Further Erodes Parents’ Rights – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) Ultimately, while AB 495s intent may be to protect children in times of uncertainty, its execution must not come at the expense of parental knowledge, trust, and authority. At a time when Californias legislative direction increasingly favors state access to family…...