The Truth About Sexual Transition
by Mark BauerleinJennifer Lahl joins in to discuss her book The Detransition Diaries. Continue Reading »
The Rise of the Biomedical Security State
by Aaron KheriatyRoger Severino and Aaron Kheriaty sit down for a wide ranging interview about COVID-19, medical ethics, and the future of biomedical technology. Continue Reading »
How Abortionists Dispose of Their Victims
by Catherine Glenn FosterAre we going to treat the bodies of humans with the basic dignity they were denied in life, or are we going to treat them like trash? We must confront, rather than avoid, the grim realities of the abortion industry in its totality. Continue Reading »
Mutilating Our Bodies
by Bethel McGrewWhile adults who regret their sex changes may themselves tend to libertarianism, their stories testify to a hidden horror: vulnerable, disturbed individuals of all ages hastily ushered into procedures that are nothing short of medical malpractice. Justice demands a reckoning in the form of penalties and strictures. Continue Reading »
Denying and Defying our Human Bodies
by Jennifer LahlMedical procedures that would have been unconscionable fifty years ago are happening all around us. The medical profession may never recover from its complicity in the mutilation of young people. Continue Reading »
The Politics of Unhappiness
by Ronald W. DworkinA traffic jam, a shoe that pinches: It takes very little to ruin a nice day. Nothing can please you then, and your judgment is affected. At first glance, unpleasantness and the resulting peevishness have no political or economic significance. These experiences are commonplace, part of the . . . . Continue Reading »
The Hidden COVID Story
by Mark BauerleinAaron Kheriaty joins the podcast to discuss his article, “The Other Pandemic: The Lockdown Mental Health Crisis,” and the evolution of the COVID pandemic. Continue Reading »
Brian C. Anderson on Ivan Illich
by R. R. RenoBrian C. Anderson joins R. R. Reno to discuss the lasting influence of Ivan Illich. Continue Reading »
Warning Signs in the Golden State
by Wesley J. SmithCalifornia’s hostility to religious freedom has resulted in concerted efforts in the Golden State to sacrifice this first liberty on the altar of secular cultural imperatives. Continue Reading »
The Vaccinator’s Dilemma
by Shalom CarmyAmong the blessings of modern living, we routinely count standard vaccinations for adults and children. Scourges such as smallpox have been eradicated, due in part to mandatory vaccinations that ensure immunity in entire populations. When I heard that a significant number of parents, including some . . . . Continue Reading »
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