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Driven by Fear
There is much hope in the pro-life community as the U.S. Supreme Court, on December 1, 2021, heard oral arguments regarding the Mississippi state law that bans abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). With a legitimate...
Who Controls My Child’s Education – The Government or Me?
Last week’s elections (November 2021) proved to be a watershed moment for parents and for parental rights. Many political analysts point to the “parent factor” when referencing the number of politicians around the country who were swept in - and out – of office....
A Harvest of Demographic Decline
What happens when a country decides to stop having children? That is a question that is becoming more pertinent each day as demographers, economists, and national leaders struggle to answer the question. Global fertility has been declining over the past half century,...
In Unity, Our Great Strength Lies
Within the international community, many push abortion as an international human right. We see that appalling policy goal pushed forward in virtually every United Nations document negotiation each year. However, despite their intense effort, abortion has never been...
Adult Desires Above Children’s Needs?
Much of today’s cultural narrative centers on “me” and “what I want.” While a what-I-want focus might have utility when we consider goal setting and choosing a path forward in life, it can also have a dark side. How often do we stop to consider the impact of “what I...
It’s Long Past Time for a Reckoning with Roe
The current U.S. administration took office on January 20, 2021. Eight days later, January 28, Pres. Biden signed an executive order removing the signature of the United States from the Geneva Consensus Declaration, a declaration of 35 countries stating abortion is...
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UN Secretary-General Claims Abortion Promotes Women’s Rights
By Madison Jenkins Women are strong, smart, and capable of preventing pregnancy or taking responsibility for the consequences of sexual activity, to assume otherwise, is demeaning and anything but promoting equality. If they...
Adoption vs. Abortion: Real Lives, Real Stories
By Jessica D'Addabbo Note: Names have been changed to protect the identity of individuals. My life has been directly impacted by the choice a woman made long ago to give birth to her child and place it up for adoption. This adopted child is my mother-in-law. Because...
Who Needs a Marriage License Anyway?
By Karin Waters Is a marriage license really necessary? People generally want to be happy, and when we see adult couples living together, they do seem happy. And if there are kids, they’re bound to be happy too, right? Think again. A report from the Centers for...
Arming Your Children and Homes Against Pornography
By Sarah Fairbanks When my son was about 8 years old, he quietly knocked on the door of our bedroom one night. We invited him in, and I could sense his unease. “Mommy, I think I did something bad.” The tears began to flow as we scooped him up and inquired over his...
The Real Cost of Abortion
By Katie Austin One of the most exciting and nerve-wracking experiences is when a woman finds out she will soon be a mother. Will the child be a boy or a girl? What will we call him, or her? What happens from here on out? Such were the thoughts running through the...
The Precarious State of Parental Rights
United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. Contributed by Cristina Cevallos Calle In August 2013, 33 police officers and seven youth welfare officers forcibly entered the home of Dirk and Petra’s...
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