Weeding Out the Truth on Marijuana, AI Exploitation, and More

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Here’s a quick recap of the week’s top stories from Family Council and our friends:

From Family Council

Initiative Launched to Directly Confront Obergefell SCOTUS Ruling. Many people remember the dark day of the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States and the dramatic effects it had on America and the world. There is a new initiative that launched just last month that will directly confront Obergefell. Keep Reading.

Here’s How Assisted Suicide Turns Healthcare Professionals into Killers. Assisted suicide fundamentally changes the doctor-patient relationship from healing to killing. Keep Reading.

40 Days for Life is Almost Here. The semiannual 40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins next week. Keep Reading.

Why are Arkansas’ “Medical” Marijuana Sales So High? Arkansans aren’t just spending more money on “medical” marijuana. They are buying more marijuana in general — and more people appear to be using it. Keep Reading.

Marijuana is Dangerous for People with Mental Health Problems. A new study from Washington State shows that people with psychotic disorders face the highest risk of serious health problems from marijuana use. Keep Reading.

Revisiting How Marijuana’s Legalization Fuels Organized Crime. Marijuana’s legalization has created a massive black market problem that authorities say is benefiting criminal organizations across America. Keep Reading.

Here’s a Look at Sports Betting’s Financial Devastation. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, powerful gambling corporations have promised easy revenue and harmless entertainment. The reality has been far different. Keep Reading.

Strong Families Provide Long Term Benefits. A new study shows what many of us have known all along: Close family relationships during the teenage years help kids grow up to be adults who thrive in their communities. Keep Reading.

Good News: Witchcraft is Out of Stock on Etsy. The online marketplace Etsy has reportedly removed witches selling blessings and curses from its platform. Keep Reading.

AI Tech Giants Enabled Digital Exploitation of Women and Children. A report from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that tech giants have hosted dozens of AI-powered “nudify” applications on their app stores, despite having policies that supposedly prohibit such content. Keep Reading.

From Our Friends

HRC’s Corporate Influence Collapses, as Fortune 500 Companies Flee the LGBT Cause. From The Washington Stand.

There is No Right to Die. From LifeNews.

Online Super Bowl Betting Mushrooms, Fueled By Prediction Markets. From Daily Citizen.

New York Embraces Physician-Assisted Suicide. Pennsylvania Could be Next. From Pennsylvania Family Institute.

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Strong Families Give Kids Long Term Benefits

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A new study shows what many of us have known all along: Close family relationships during the teenage years helps kids grow up to be adults who thrive in their communities.

Researchers at Columbia University tracking more than 7,000 people for two decades found teenagers with strong family connections were more than twice as likely to have rich social networks as adults.

The study showed young people from close-knit families grew up to have more friends, stronger marriages, and deeper community ties. They felt less lonely and more satisfied with their relationships.

When parents invest in their children during the crucial teenage years, kids learn how to build healthy relationships that last a lifetime. And while there are exceptions, the study underscores how safe, stable, nurturing families are more likely to help teens grow into adults who connect well with others. It’s a valuable investment that pays dividends for generations.

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Revisiting How Marijuana’s Legalization Fuels Organized Crime

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Marijuana’s legalization has created a massive black market problem that authorities say is benefiting criminal organizations across America.

Law enforcement in other states allege 40% of America’s black market marijuana has come from legal operations in Oklahoma. Over a twelve-month period, authorities say more than 85 million pounds of marijuana in Oklahoma went unaccounted for—meaning tens of millions of pounds of marijuana grown legally may have been sold illegally on the black market in just one year.

In Maine, authorities have said there are hundreds of illegal growing operations connected to Chinese organized crime groups.

California has seized more than $1.2 billion in illegal cannabis since 2022. These operations frequently involve labor trafficking, wage theft, and other serious crimes.

Arkansas State Police routinely confiscate illegal marijuana from Oklahoma and other states.

Contrary to popular belief, legalization in other states has actually emboldened drug cartels and increased the flow of illegal drugs across the country.

That’s just one reason voters and lawmakers should think twice before doing anything that would expand marijuana in our state.

All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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