Fertility rates show who is hopeful for America’s next 250 years

Fertility rates show who is hopeful for America’s next 250 years

Jan 30, 2026 | ,

As we commemorate 250 years of America and prepare for 250 more, it’s worth asking ourselves the question: Do we embrace a vibrant future, or do we accept decline? The answer hinges on who you ask. Millions still hold deep faith in our nation’s promise, while others have lost hope. Nowhere is this divide clearer than in one of humanity’s most profound expressions of optimism: the choice to have children.

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ACF Launches New Public Dashboard on State Child Welfare Performance

Jan 30, 2026 | ,

The initial public dashboard presents seven statewide data indicators — two safety indicators examining whether children are protected from abuse and neglect once involved with the child welfare system, and five permanency indicators that evaluate whether children achieve stability and permanency in their living situations. Each indicator uses standardized methodology to ensure fair comparisons across states with different demographics and case characteristics.

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Young Americans are becoming more pro-life: Gallup poll

Young Americans are becoming more pro-life: Gallup poll

Jan 29, 2026 |

Multiple surveys show an increase in the share of young adults identifying as “pro-life,” while support for unrestricted abortion access has declined in recent years. According to data from Gallup and others, the percentage of young adults calling themselves pro-life climbed to about 37% in 2025, an increase of about 8 to 11 percentage points compared to polls from 2022 and 2023.

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Idaho bill slaps daily fines on cities flying LGBT pride flags

Idaho bill slaps daily fines on cities flying LGBT pride flags

Jan 29, 2026 |

Idaho Republican State Rep. Ted Hill has introduced a no-nonsense bill to crack down on cities defying state law by hoisting LGBT Pride flags on government property. The measure, unveiled on January 27, 2026, empowers Attorney General Raúl Labrador to sue violators and impose $2,000 fines per day per offending flag, enforcing a recent statute limiting displays to official government or military banners.

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