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Physicist Overstates “Gradual” Human Origins: Casey Luskin; May 18, 2026; 5; Human Origins and Anthropology

More Challenges to Ediacaran Animal Fossils: Casey Luskin; May 17, 2026; 8; Paleontology

Seattle Clears More than 30 Tents Out of Chinatown, Addicts Refusing Services: Jonathan Choe; May 13, 2026; 1; Homelessness

Seattle’s Transformation Spawns a Long List of Problems: Donald Nielsen; May 12, 2026; 5; Economics

Olasky Books: Wars without mercy: Marvin Olasky; May 9, 2026; 5; Discovery Institute

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Keri D. Ingraham Speaks with Mike Row About Workforce Development

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Keri D. Ingraham, Discovery Institute’s Senior Fellow and Director of the American Center for Transforming Education, was in Denver recently for ACE Scholarship events spanning two days. While in Denver, Ingraham had the opportunity to speak with Rowe regarding her work related to workforce development, including the policy brief “The Case for Industry-Specific High Schools.”

Video

Ken Peterson Discusses “What Does It Cost?” on The John Curley Show

Is America a Creedal Nation? The Real Meaning of the Declaration of Independence: John G. West; May 11, 2026; Religion and Civic Life

Stephen Meyer vs Phil Halper: The Big Bang & Fine Tuning – Evidence for God?: Stephen C. Meyer; May 4, 2026; Intelligent Design

Mamdani Ignores New York City Homelessness: Center on Wealth & Poverty; May 4, 2026; Homelessness

A Scientist Says the Universe Was Designed… Here’s His Evidence: Stephen C. Meyer; April 28, 2026; Intelligent Design

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Podcast

Timothy S. Goeglein on Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family

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May 18, 2026}

The United States is in a cultural crisis. Our young are experiencing unprecedented levels of mental illness. Family structures are crumbling with out-of-wedlock births increasing while, at the same time, the number of children being born is decreasing. Some worry about masculinity under attack while others believe that “toxic masculinity” is the cause of most problems. Many are even worried that democracy itself is in real and present danger. It’s all a big mess. How do we restore societal equilibrium? In a new compendium of his many columns on cultural issues, What Really Matters, Timothy S. Goeglein offers readers what he calls a “blueprint” to encourage us “to reevaluate the road we currently travel” and get back to the basics of …

Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story

_{Robert J. Marks II
May 15, 2026}

Before we get to today’s episode, a quick reminder: In the past, we’ve released interviews in segments over multiple episodes, but we’ve found that this can fragment attention. Now, Mind Matters News releases two full-length interview episodes each month that will be longer, more comprehensive, and we hope, more engaging. These episodes will post on the first Wednesday and the third Friday of each month. The first Wednesday episodes will also be made available in video form on the Bradley Center YouTube channel for those who would prefer to watch it. We hope this new format makes the podcast more enjoyable and more accessible to you! Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding …

How to Restore Sanity to Scientific Debates

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May 13, 2026}

Everywhere you turn, you’re likely to see evidence of error in thinking, and the realm of science is no exception. On this ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his conversation with J. Budziszewski, a professor of government, philosophy, and civic leadership at the University of Texas at Austin and author of the new book Pandemic of Lunacy: How to Think Clearly When Everyone Around You Seems Crazy. In his book, Budziszewski identifies thirty irrational ideas that are prevalent in modern society. He argues that many people have abandoned common sense and objectivity, leading to a cloud of confusion regarding human nature, science, and morality. In Part 2, we jump into more lunacies relevant to the scientific debates around human beings, biological life, and design in …

Events

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Endowed By Our Creator: A Conversation with John West

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Join Discovery Institute for a special evening with Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President John G. West as he presents his latest book, Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, & the Battle for America’s Soul. Held at Smith Tower, this timely discussion comes as our nation approaches its 250th birthday, offering a compelling opportunity to reflect on the ideas that shaped America’s founding.

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Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences

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The CSC Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences will prepare participants to make research contributions advancing the growing science of intelligent design (ID). The seminar will explore cutting-edge ID work in fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, developmental biology, paleontology, computational biology, ID-theoretic mathematics, cosmology, physics, and the history and philosophy of science. The seminar will include presentations on the application of intelligent design to laboratory research as well as frank treatment of the academic realities that ID researchers confront in graduate school and beyond, and strategies for dealing with them. Although the primary focus of the seminar is science, there also will be discussion on worldview …

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C.S. Lewis Fellows Program on Science and Society

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The C.S. Lewis Fellows Program on Science and Society will explore the growing impact of science on politics, economics, social policy, bioethics, theology, and the arts during the past century. The program is named after celebrated British writer C.S. Lewis, a perceptive critic of both scientism and technocracy in books such as The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength. Topics to be addressed include the history of science, the relationship between faith and science, the rise of scientific materialism, the debate over Darwinian theory and intelligent design, evolutionary conceptions of ethics, science and economics, science and criminal justice, stem cell research and abortion, eugenics, family life and sexuality, ecology and animal rights, climate …

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U.S./Israel v. Iran and Iraq: Strategic Outlook featuring John Wohlstetter

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Smith Tower
Seattle, WA
Citizen Leadership}

Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, examining the evolving dynamics of the 2025 and 2026 U.S./Israel conflicts with Iran and Iraq. Drawing on deep expertise in national security and defense strategy, Wohlstetter will offer insight into the geopolitical stakes, potential outcomes, and implications for American policy and global stability.

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