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The Scandinavian country prides itself on its human rights legislation, but its child safety laws are helping usher in a wave of child violence, writes Paulina Neuding. thefp.com/p/sweden-is-le…

It puts a brake on irresistible but unpopular proposals, like nationalizing voting rules. That’s why moderate senators won’t let it die, writes Yuval Levin. thefp.com/p/the-filibust…

The president wants an end to the war. But he also knows that a premature exit leaves Iran’s core threat intact writes @doranimated. thefp.com/p/trump-can-de…

According to Arthur Brooks, some of the most accomplished young people in the world are also the most unhappy. He explores why in an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, The Meaning of Your Life. thefp.com/p/arthur-brook…

As the Israeli Air Force operates freely in the skies over Tehran, the strikes on regime officials are becoming more daring and more important than ever, writes Amit Segal. thefp.com/p/how-israel-i…

‘I know having two dads is different from a dad and a mom,’ writes a 30-year-old reader, ‘but I’m confident in the life I could provide for my future children.’ The problem is his mother’s resistance, writes Abigail Shrier. thefp.com/p/tough-love-m…

As Israel kills Ali Larijani, the regime’s most senior military leader, who’s left to lead? @AmitSegal writes. thefp.com/p/israel-once-…

For years, college sports made everyone rich except the players themselves. It was unfair, and reverting to the bad old days would be the real disaster. thefp.com/p/paying-colle…

It puts a brake on irresistible but unpopular proposals, like nationalizing voting rules. That’s why moderate senators won’t let it die, writes Yuval Levin. thefp.com/p/the-filibust…

Israelis are targeting the security forces that recently murdered protesters en masse. And they may provide air cover when the next uprising begins, writes Eli Lake. thefp.com/p/how-israel-i…

Say the “wrong” thing online in Canada and it could cost you $750,000. @RupaSubramanya reports.

The ‘Population Bomb’ author advocated forced sterilization to curb global growth. And he died believing he was right, writes @mattwridley. thefp.com/p/paul-ehrlich…

Posting gender critical content in Canada can cost you big time. Tribunals created for discrimination claims now police expression with ruinous financial penalties. ‘It makes people wonder whether they can say anything at all,’ one former official says. @RupaSubramanya reports: thefp.com/p/did-you-hurt…

According to Arthur Brooks, some of the most accomplished young people in the world are also the most unhappy. He explores why in an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, The Meaning of Your Life. thefp.com/p/arthur-brook…

Ex-Navy SEAL @JackCarrUSA warns about talk of “regime change” in Iran: “When those words come up, those of us who served obviously get nervous. The populace should get nervous.” Full episode: youtu.be/sUEmkrSfwu0

Tribunals created for discrimination claims now police expression with ruinous financial penalties. ‘It makes people wonder whether they can say anything at all,’ one former official says. thefp.com/p/did-you-hurt…

Sweden is a country that prides itself on being a beacon of children’s rights. Swedes tend to take great joy in reminding people of the fact that, almost half a century ago, our country was the first in the world to outlaw corporal punishment. And this tradition has remained to this day. But in recent years, Sweden is also a country where violent gangs, largely based in immigrant neighborhoods, are grooming children to commit serious crimes. Read the full story: thefp.com/p/sweden-is-le…

The president wants an end to the war. But he also knows that a premature exit leaves Iran’s core threat intact writes @doranimated. thefp.com/p/trump-can-de…

The ‘Catholic Prayer for America Gala 2026’ sounds innocuous until you realize that its stars include antisemitic hucksters, writes Mary Eberstadt. thefp.com/p/candace-owen…

This week, @AbigailShrier writes to Chase, a gay man who feels he is ready and able to provide for his future children, but faces resistance from his mother. Read Abigail’s full reply thefp.com/p/tough-love-m…