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Tradwives — Trend, Threat, or Timeless Truth
From gingham aprons to Instagram-perfect sourdough, the “tradwife” trend is lighting up social media feeds—and stirring up serious debate. With millions of views on TikTok and Instagram, this old-fashioned ideal of womanhood is either being celebrated as empowering or...
Unmasking Gender Ideology How Activism Is Rewriting Medicine, Science, and Childhood
In Part Two of Alexis Tarkalson’s fascinating interview with the trusted Dr. Quentin Van Meter, we go deeper into the heart of the transgender movement—exposing how ideology is rapidly dismantling the integrity of science and medicine, in favor of political...
What the Supreme Court Just Decided—And Why It Matters to Your Family
In a time when our foundational freedoms are increasingly challenged, staying informed about the latest U.S. Supreme Court rulings isn't optional—it is essential. These rulings don’t just interpret the Constitution—they shape public policy, influence how future laws...
Trading the Real for the Imaginary
Once again, we at United Families feel the need to alert you to a challenge that very possibly will be impacting your family - if it hasn’t already. Artificial Intelligence (AI) with its capability to bless our lives, or create chaos and destruction, seems to be...
Losing Young People to Gender Ideology: A Conversation with Dr. Quentin Van Meter (Part I)
Have you ever wondered what’s really happening behind the headlines on gender transitions in children? In a compelling interview with UFI’s Alexis Tarkalson, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Quentin Van Meter shares eye-opening insights from decades of experience—raising...
Vanishing Generations: The Crisis Few are Talking About
It’s hard to believe that the world is experiencing a population “implosion” rather than “explosion,” but it is happening. The notion of falling fertility runs counter to the onslaught of public messages we’ve all received over the years. The question becomes: How do...
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Church and State in China: When Faith Meets Oppression
May 19, 2025 By Jena Johnson On May 1, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) imposed new restrictions on religious activities. Although such restrictions in China are not new, these measures reflect a long-standing practice of intolerance, emphasizing the ongoing...
The Tragic Irony of ‘Aborting for the Kids’
May 12, 2025 By Alexis Tarkalson “...to truly be pro-child, you must love abortion.” My feelings upon initially reading these words were frustration and shock that some people actually think and feel this way. The author, Nikiya Natale, writes a sonnet of sorts...
When Inclusion Hurts: Why You Should Avoid Social Transition
May 6, 2025 By Mary Jenson Studies show that gender fluidity is often a normal experience of childhood, yet 84% of gender dysphoric children desist by adolescence. However, nearly half of all US schools are encouraging gender neutral pronoun use to foster inclusion....
Colorado’s Kelly Loving Act Threatens Families and Silences Dissent
April 28, 2025 By Alexis Tarkalson If the Kelly Loving Act passes the Colorado Senate–which is a Democrat majority–and is signed by their Democrat governor, Jared Polis, it will become harder and harder to speak your own words within the state. Instead, you will find...
Creating Families: Is There A Moral Dilemma With Alternative Methods?
April 1, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf We have all seen the comical sketch in movies or commercials where a young child innocently asks their parents “where do babies come from?” This in turn shows the face of the parent, who’s eyes look ready to pop from their sockets, and...
Does Paid Family Leave Affect Birth Rates?
March 24, 2025 By Rachel Schnepf Maternity leave and paternity leave is one of those topics that have been a thorn in the side of the United States. The U.S. is one of the only countries in the world that doesn’t have a mandated paid time off for mothers and fathers. ...
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