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Monday, Mar. 26, 2018

March for Our Lives: Just how significant is a symbolic march?New York Times (Michael D. Shear and Emily Baumgaertner) — Children vs. Guns Around the World And in WashingtonNew York Times (Alan Blinder, Jess Bidgood, and Vivian Wang) — In Gun Control Marches, Students Led but Adults Provided Key Resources

What generational gaps tell us about the future shape of politicsWashington Post (Dana Milbank) — The Kids Have Come to Save Us

Congress passes omnibus spending bill and continues to fund Planned Parenthood

The military's transgender revolution is put on holdWashington Post (Dan Lamothe) — Trump Issues Order Supporting Ban on Many Transgender Troops, Defers to Pentagon on New Restrictions

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Exodus 35-40

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Friday, Mar. 23, 2018

What do the results of a special election in Pennsylvania tell us about the future of American politics?Candidates Still Mattered, New York Times (Campbell Robertson) — In Pennsylvania Election Shaped by TrumpWall Street Journal (Peggy Noonan) — Deliverance From Hillary ClintonNew York Times (David Brooks) — Worthy Is the Lamb

Why the church should first ask ‘How do we lead persons to saving faith in Jesus Christ?’ rather than ‘How do we win friends and influence people?’New York Times (Laura Holson) — This Preacher Would Be Happy to Share Your Bowl of Açaí

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Life in Four Stages: The Strength of Adulthood

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Thursday, Mar. 22, 2018

The absurdity of sin: In aftermath of Austin bombings, the search for answers is underwayNew York Times (Manny Fernandez, Jack Healy, and Jess Bidgood) — Austin Bombing Suspect Bought Some Materials at Home Depot

The two-edged sword of technology on display in Facebook’s most recent controversy Wall Street Journal — Mark Zuckerberg’s Statement on Controversy Over User Data

Why “the man who knew too little” isn’t as ignorant as he wants you to believeNew York Times (Sam Dolnick) — The Man Who Knew Too Little

Doomsday insanity: Prepping goes mainstream with high-end “go bags”Wall Street Journal (Mark Penn) — Small Trends Can Be BIG

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Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018

Does marriage make a difference? Dueling articles in major newspapers debate the link between single parenthood and povertyNew York Times (David Brady, Ryan Finnigan, and Sabine Hübgen) — Single Mothers Are Not the ProblemWashington Post (Robert Samuelson) — Don’t deny the link between poverty and single parenthood

What do declining divorce rates tell us about our current cultural moment? The Atlantic (Andrew Cherlin) — Marriage Has Become a Trophy

Toys R Us’s announcement reveals the devastating effects of a declining birth rateWashington Post (Andrew Van Dam) — Toys R Us’s baby problem is everybody’s baby problem

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Tuesday, Mar. 20, 2018

The intersection of abortion and free speech today at the U.S. Supreme CourtWashington Post (George Will) — Crisis pregnancy centers have the right to remain silentThe Atlantic (Emma Green) — Should Pro-Life Clinics Have to Post Information About Abortion?

Why abortion can never be merely a medical issueNew York Times (Laurie Shrage) — How to Talk About Abortion

Just in time for United Nations World Happiness Day, Finland recognized as the happiest nation on earthUSA Today (Jane Onyanga-Omara) — The happiest country on Earth: The winner is …

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Monday, Mar. 19, 2018

As Putin wins record fourth term we’re reminded that not all elections are equalNew York Times (Neil MacFarquhar) — Putin Wins Russia Election, and Broad Mandate for Fourth Term

The unforgivable sin according to Vladimir Putin? Betrayal.New York Times (Andrew Higgins) — Why Moscow Will Never Apologize for Attack on Ex-Spy

Why we should be alarmed by a special report on sexuality in one California high school’s student newspaperThe Express (Editors) — The Express’ Open Letter to Principal Smalley

Gold falls from the skies, literally, in one Russian townNew York Times (Matthew Luxmoore) — For a Moment in Russia, Gold Falls From the Sky

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Exodus 34:29-35

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Friday, Mar. 16, 2018

How the cult of convenience fails to deliver on its own promisesNew York Times (Tim Wu) — The Tyranny of Convenience

The sterilization of play: What’s at stake as our playgrounds have become unrisky, and ultimately, unfunNew York Times (Ellen Barry) — In Britain’s Playgrounds, ‘Bringing in Risk’ to Build Resilience

Why dad-style parenting is a key ingredient of a healthy homeWall Street Journal (Abigail Shrier) — ‘Knock It Off’ and ‘Shake It Off’: The Case for Dad-Style Parenting

The legacy of Dr. T. Berry Brazelton: Pediatrician who helped us understand the necessity of mother-infant bonding dies at 99New York Times (Sandra Blakeslee) — Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, Who Explored Babies’ Mental Growth, Dies at 99

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