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Pierced, Lonely, and Lost: The New Symbols of America’s Decline
America is culturally declining, from collapsing birthrates and disappearing marriages to the rise of hookup culture and identity rebellion. Women in the West are embracing “anti-patriarchy” symbols like facial piercings, while ignoring the suffering of women abroad who face real oppression and violence. Meanwhile, men are opting out of family life altogether, as a growing number say they’re no longer interested in lasting relationships. The hosts argue that what we’re witnessing isn’t empowerment, it’s the unraveling of the very foundations that once made Western civilization strong. And…
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