Back from the brink: The intellectual tide is turning on marriage and civil society
DESERET NEWS
Cultural elites seem to be coming to their senses about the importance of family, faith and community.
The local roots of civility
THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
Any solution to America’s besetting social problems must begin at the neighborhood level.
How early childhood is the foundation of social capital
EARLY MATTERS PODCAST
Chris Bullivant talks with Dr. Katharine B. Stevens about the role of early childhood in building social capital.
“Rebuilding social capital starts with 0-3s”
PUBLIC DISCOURSE
Social capital has been studied for decades now. But one area that deserves more focus from policymakers is the early years.
“Rebuilding America’s social capital starts with the early years — addressing the youth mental health crisis”
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
Fixing America’s youth mental health crisis may mean taking a look at how we do 0-3s, a review of attachment theory
If ESG is here to stay, make it work to support employees and families
WASHINGTON EXAMINER
If investors want to see diversity on boards, they should back companies that boost social capital
Hispanics Embody the American Dream. Political Parties Must Realize Their Potential
EL AMERICAN
I have been a frequent visitor to the United States since the year 2000: a country with an enormous scale of wealth, a dependence upon the car, and a confusing relationship with Hispanics.
The benefits of marriage shouldn’t only be for elites
DESERET NEWS
A ‘marriage divide’ has opened up in America, but there are policies that can help to bridge it
The American dream can be achieved if we spend more time building strong, stable families
USA TODAY
Discussions about racial discrepancies and socioeconomic disparities are missing the key factor: family stability
Bridging America’s Social Capital Divide
SOCIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Exploring America’s social capital divide between the wealthy and the working class.
Robots Will Pay For Your Retirement (If You Have One)
THE EMIGRE
A perfect storm of an aging population, robots taking jobs, and a Social Security system facing collapse, America will find itself in a tough place in just 20 years time.
Two Cheers for Polarization
THE EMIGRE
The United States was founded amongst heated squabbling and bitter conflict. Even the breeziest walk through the highlight reel of American history shows that there is nothing new to polarization.
The New York Times’ Eye of Sauron
THE AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE
A recent report identified that America is far less polarized than we think. The report showed that partisan differences are not held with the level of hostility they are perceived to be.
The EU is taking a foolish stance on food technology
1828UK
Technology has improved many areas of life. Imagine washing laundry the “natural” way. We would be polluting streams by dunking our primitive clothing in rivers and bashing our furs on rocks.
Why should baby boomers be the model for future generations?
CAPX
The deeper problem is the assumption that fairness means two generations should have a shared equality of experience.
The Oxbridge Corridor should not become a Concrete Valley
CAPX
It is worth noting from the start that England has one of the highest population density rates in the world. In fact, besides Bangladesh, there is no other country on earth that is both as populated and as densely populated as England.
Next century outrage? Daycare
UNHERD
There is a small building on the side of the railway tracks on my commute. A sad bungalow masked by signs in bright primary colors. It is a daycare facility.