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May 20, 2026
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Ashley McGuire
Alex Cooper Built an Empire on Misleading Young Women
While I congratulate Alex Cooper on her pregnancy, she has some atoning to do.
May 19, 2026
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Brian J. Willoughby, Jason S. Carroll and Michael Toscano
Simulated Soulmates: How Common are AI Companions?
New Wheatley/IFS research suggests that a notable portion of men and women in real-life
May 18, 2026
by
Maria Baer, Brad Wilcox and Jason S. Carroll
One Reason Men Are Less Marriageable: Low-Cost Sex
We’re seeing a breakdown of norms and institutions that used to usher boys into manhood.
May 15, 2026
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Institute for Family Studies
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