Financial Incentives to Form Families in Hungary Fails to Lift Birth Rate

Financial Incentives to Form Families in Hungary Fails to Lift Birth Rate

Viktor Orbán is, perhaps, the most enigmatic character on the world scene. Unquestionably, Hungary’s Prime Minister drives leftists to despair. He is best known for his pro-family policies that rely heavily upon subsidies to rebuild the structure of families. Many see these initiatives as a model for the West in general. However, despite massive funding … Read more

Can America Be Great If There Aren’t Enough Americans?

Can America Be Great If There Aren’t Enough Americans?

For many, American greatness is measured by its industrial might. However, a much more critical factor must be considered. America can only be great if there are enough Americans to keep the country running. In this regard, current trends are ominous. In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the likely direction of the U.S. population … Read more

Trying to Make Sense Out of Our Childless and Childish Age

Trying to Make Sense Out of Our Childless and Childish Age

Suddenly, a demographic winter is upon us. We’ve seen it coming for decades. However, the effects of this population implosion are now starting to be felt. Nation after nation reports low birth rates and aging populations. No amount of monetary incentive is enough to change people’s minds—even in more traditional societies. Women and couples seem … Read more

Is Russia’s Declining Birth Rate a Global Warning Sign?

Is Russia’s Declining Birth Rate a Global Warning Sign?

Russia is weak and growing weaker every day. This evaluation is not directly related to the usual measures of national strength—wealth, military resources or occupied land—nor is it merely wishful thinking. Academics have a name for Russia’s core issue: demographics. Recipe for Disaster Demographics is the study of population and its change over time. Populations … Read more

Three Reasons to Doubt the Extreme Weather Alarmists

Three Reasons to Doubt the Extreme Weather Alarmists

A recent article in the Washington Post began with a frightening sentence. “Extreme Heat kills more people in the United States than any other weather hazard.” A few minutes of Internet searching found virtually the same sentence on NBC News, which attributed it to the National Weather Service. CNN said the same thing, as did … Read more