Do you know what is in government's sweeping $3.5 trillion spending bill? Our panel of experts unpacks the provisions that have been billed as good for families and workers, but will actually have spooky consequences. Watch now.

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“The ERA would potentially prohibit the government from hosting or funding dozens of female-only spaces that American women take for granted."
- Inez Stepman, IWF senior policy analyst, testifying before Congress on the ERA. Stepman was the sole minority witness.

HURTING NOT HELPING

Bad News: Inflation, Shortages Are Here To Stay

Economic signals indicate that U.S. companies are struggling to get goods produced and onto store shelves. This trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Most concerning, these woes are expected to weigh down the economy through much of next year. In a Wall Street Journal survey of over 60 economists, almost half (45%) estimate that it will take until the second half of 2022 for supply-chain hiccups to get straightened out. Learn more.

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More Migrants Are Coming

The U.S. hit another immigration milestone… one not to be celebrated. Some 1.7 million people were apprehended attempting to enter the U.S. illegally in the 2021 fiscal year, a new record. Our southern border is a magnet for individuals seeking security and a better life. It’s understandable that people facing desperate situations are making their way here, but lax border policies are undermining our immigration system. Share this story.

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On Many Policies, There’s More Bipartisanship Than You’d Think Share this story.

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Stop the Government Takeover of Preschool and Day Care

Parents should decide what their children are taught, where they will spend their time, and who can care for and teach them... NOT the government.

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Florida’s Election Integrity Law

On May 6, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s election integrity law, S.B. 90. Since its passage, S.B. 90 has been challenged in multiple lawsuits by far-left organizations, such as Demos and Advancement Project.

Can you identify which of the following is not true about Florida’s new election integrity law?

A. S.B. 90 protects the right to vote of the elderly, minorities, and those with disabilities.
B. S.B. 90 protects voters from intimidation and improper influence by outside groups.
C. S.B. 90 bans drop boxes.

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She Thinks Podcast

New Episode: Kelsey Bolar speaks with Elisha Krauss on why she’s not giving up on and not leaving California, her experiences defying mask mandates, and encouraging young girls and women to stand up for what they believe. Listen to it here.

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Next Episode: On this Friday’s episode, IWF’s Center for Economic Opportunity Director Patrice Onwuka joins She Thinks to discuss crime. Hear it here.

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Nuclear Power Is Necessary for the White House's Energy Goals

The administration is waking up to the reality that, to fight climate change, nuclear power must be in the mix. While this provides hope, there is still a long fight ahead as many progressive climate activists still oppose increasing nuclear power in any way. Until now, the White House has been friendly to these activists but will have to break with them to achieve its energy goals.

The Folly of One Size Fits All Regulations

The Consumer Choice Center just published a new report explaining the difference between hazard and risk and examines how a hazard based regulatory approach to four areas of manufacturing will result in fewer choices for consumers, lower quality products, and higher prices.

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