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November 2, 2023
How Churches Can Make a Difference in the Lives of Children Who Need Foster Care
…difficulties, adding a foster child to the mix is probably not a good idea. That being said, there are plenty of middle-class Black families who can afford to take in…
October 31, 2023
It Takes Two
…of American families, has widened the gap in opportunities and outcomes for children from different backgrounds, and today poses economic and social challenges that we cannot afford to ignore—but may…
October 27, 2023
Food Insecurity in the US and Inflation
…to understand what food insecurity means, and what the report found. Food insecurity measures households’ ability to afford the amount or types of food household members want. The USDA also measures “very low food…
October 27, 2023
What liberals don’t understand about men and marriage
There’s no question the bond between fatherhood and marriage is weaker today than it was 60 years ago. Whereas almost 80% of children were raised in an intact, married home with their…
October 26, 2023
New Report Sheds Light on Expansive Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Scheme
…be able to afford enrollment and ultimately reap relatively low earnings after graduation. Borrowers attending public institutions, which are typically more affordable, will benefit from the least forgiveness. The one…
October 24, 2023
Roanoke Atones for Urban Renewal—Artistically
…200 businesses, in Gainsboro and the adjacent Northeast neighborhood. These were replaced by a highway, a Holiday Inn, a Ford dealership, a civic center, and the Lincoln Terrace public housing…
October 18, 2023
Vocation: A Cure for Burnout
…of future workforce turmoil among educated knowledge-sector workers? From the perspectives of Marx and Smith, cognitive automation might afford some advantages. A lot of cognitive labor (think of professions like accounting) can be repetitive, “torpor”-inducing,…
October 12, 2023
The GOP Should Be the Party of Parents
…would enable many more families to afford the one-time costs associated with adoption. States should make similar benefits available and simplify the legal process involved. Social conservatives are also well…
October 12, 2023
Now the Administration Is Legislating on Welfare, Too
Last week the Department of Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. TANF is the cash welfare block grant Congress created…
October 2, 2023
Growing Up in Intact Families Matters More Than Ever
Stable, two-parent families have always mattered for kids. But today, we have new evidence that they may matter more than ever. A new study from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS) indicates…