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Another Study Links Marijuana to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Dec 15, 2025Jerry CoxMarijuanaMarijuana

A new study published in the journal Clinical Cardiology shows marijuana use — whether it’s smoking, vaping, eating, or dabbing — increases the risk of coronary heart disease.

Researchers analyzing data from over 7,600 marijuana users found that vaping marijuana posed the highest risk, with users facing more than double the normal risk of heart disease.

Those who used marijuana multiple ways — such as smoking and vaping — faced even greater risks.

A growing body of scientific evidence reveals that marijuana is harmful.

We have written for years how THC — the main psychoactive substance in marijuana — has been tied to everything from heart disease and cancer to stroke, mental illness, and birth defects.

In fact, researchers now say marijuana doubles a person’s risk of death from heart disease.

Marijuana smoke contains toxins and carcinogens similar to tobacco smoke.

Arkansas law currently allows “medical” marijuana, but marijuana’s supporters have pushed for legalization. This new research should give Arkansas families and policymakers pause about opening the state to any more marijuana.

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

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

Study Reveals Shocking Truth About Children’s Programming on Netflix

Dec 15, 2025Jerry CoxLGBTLGBT, Netflix, Transgender

A new study from Concerned Women for America shows that over 41% of children’s shows on Netflix contain LGBT content.

The comprehensive analysis shows how the streaming giant is pushing adult themes on young viewers. The study found that while less than 10% of the overall population identifies as LGBT, 41% of G-rated series and 41% of TV-Y7-rated series on Netflix include LGBT characters, themes, or messaging. Even shows rated TV-Y for the youngest children contained pro-LGBT content 21% of the time.

The study also revealed a troubling pattern of “updating” popular children’s shows like “The Baby-Sitter’s Club,” and “She-Ra” with LGBT characters in reboots and later seasons.

All of this underscores why parents must pay attention to what their children see online and on television. Netflix can push harmful material and pro-LGBT content to children at home — often without parents realizing it. If consumers demand more appropriate entertainment, Netflix and other companies might be willing to deliver it.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

This Week: EFA Spending, Chick-fil-A, and More

Dec 12, 2025Jerry CoxCurrent EventsUpdate, Weekly Rewind

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

From Family Council

EFA Spending Tops $120.5M: Family Council estimates the State of Arkansas spent nearly $9.4 million on LEARNS Act Educational Freedom Accounts (EFAs) last month, based on data from the state’s transparency website. Keep Reading.

Homeschool Surge Continues: New data shows growth rates nearly triple what they were before the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep Reading.

Rules Would Prohibit EFA Spending on Team Sports: Several home schoolers have expressed concerns about new prohibitions on EFA funding for team sports in these rules. Keep Reading.

Chick-fil-A’s Waffling on Wokeness Has Ruffled Feathers: A Utah Chick-fil-A franchise recently posted photos celebrating a same-sex marriage, sparking backlash from customers. Keep Reading.

Congressman Hill Highlights Debanking Problems: Last week House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill of Arkansas released a report detailing how the Biden Administration systematically cut off digital asset businesses from banking services. Keep Reading.

Fighting Words: A recent survey reveals nearly half of American college students believe “words can be violence.” Keep Reading.