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Men Doing More Housework Won’t Raise Fertility

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Parents: Beware of 'Children's Programming'

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For Families, Dumb Phones Might Be the Smart Choice

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Historic Ruling for America’s Children and Families

by Michael Toscano

June 25, 2025

Americans Oppose the AI Regulation Moratorium by a 3-to-1 Margin

by Michael Toscano and Grant Bailey

June 24, 2025

Religious Influence and Abortion Disapproval Around the Globe

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