Phones Versus Play

by John Stossel When I was a kid, childhood meant playing on the street, riding my bike, hanging out with friends.Most kids now experience a different childhood. Jonathan Haidt's bestselling book, 'The Anxious Generation,' talks about that. He calls it 'a tragedy in two acts.

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Abbott limits THC products to those 21 and older After two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov.

Wasted Land

by John Stossel The federal government owns about a third of America. Since we're on a path to bankruptcy, it would be smart to sell some unused property.President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary says it may be worth as much as $200 trillion.

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Second special session gaveled to a close The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.

Moral Panic?

by John Stossel 'Mental health is declining,' says psychologist Jonathan Haidt.This week his book, 'The Anxious Generation,' is number one on The New York Times bestseller list. His book has been a bestseller for more than a year.

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Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.

I’m Back….

My time away from writing the last two months—for repairs, rejuvenation, reconnection and respite from the world of 24/7 care-giving— has been more than rewarding. Resulting are at least two more “R” words: Resumption and re-commitment.Truly I have missed writing weekly.

Who Will Protect the Kids?

Some parents abuse their kids.Child welfare workers are supposed to stop that to protect the kids.But bad things often happen while they watch. 'Children have a right to safety,' says Tim Keller. 'If home is a danger, we as a society have to step in and protect those children.

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Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a middecade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year.

A New Addiction!

I am addicted!To my phone. I check an email and before I realize it, I'm watching TikTok videos: lions fight hyenas, military dads reunite with kids, athletes do amazing things ...I look up, and an hour has passed. I've wasted time, ignored my family and friends, and accomplished nothing.