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One blessing of coronavirus quarantine: Enforced family time
Dear Friends, The coronavirus has impacted families in multiple ways. There have been challenges and blessings. One thing we are reminded is that “family has always been the central source of influence, whether or not we have treated it that way.” Among the...
Sacrificing the Wellbeing of Children: New York’s Legalization of Commercial Surrogacy
Hello Friends, How are you doing? Is your family holding up under the pressure of Covid-19 illness and disruption? This is a stressful time for everyone, we know. Our thoughts and prayers are with and for you all. It has been said that politicians should never let a...
Emerging from the Crucible of the Coronavirus as a Stronger Family
Hello Friends, Well, it has been quite a month, hasn’t it? My prayers and thoughts are for you, your families, and especially for all those in the healthcare field and government who are working overtime to help others and to craft policy that will affect all of us. I...
RIP women’s sports? You can help, but you need to act quickly!
The state of Idaho has accomplished something very important – the legislature has passed House Bill 500 the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.” The bill now sits on the Governor of Idaho’s desk – and he is getting lots of pressure and misinformation from LGBT lobby...
How Extended Family Builds Resiliency
Hello Friends, It is not uncommon for policymakers and governments to see the family in terms of a set of needs and a consumer of resources. There is no doubt that families need strengthening and support. In viewing the family through this paradigm, however, we fail...
More women are in the workforce than men. Should we celebrate or be concerned?
Hello Friends, Because of historical discrimination against girls and women in education and careers, females have benefited from efforts to advance their opportunities and expectations. For instance, studies show that young boys’ and girls’ brains process math in...
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Confused about gender confusion? You are not alone.
by Jill Palmer Recently a sweet 9-year-old girl was at my house. She is an incredible soul, who loves to play kickball, basketball, pickleball, well, anything with a ball really. Oh, and soccer, she loves soccer. She also loves to bake and wear skorts with...
Protecting Religious Liberty at the United Nations and How You Can Help
Contributed by Tori Black 2020 is a big year for the United Nations; it marks 75 years since the United Nations system came into existence. This fall, in addition to the regular work of the UN General Assembly, there will be a commemoration of this anniversary with a...
The Unholy Ghost
By Kayla Mitchell My dad, a clinical psychologist, an outdoor adventurer, a popcorn enthusiast, and a harsh movie critic, is a parent with manic depression. Living most of his life with this struggle, my dad has come to know his depression intimately. He describes...
Cuties: Teaching – or Titillating?
Contributed by Tori Black I have three daughters. When they were young, I gave considerable thought to how I could teach them the meaning of womanhood. I tried to fill their lives with examples of compelling and independent women. I believe in the power of good...
In Vitro Gametogenesis: the dystopian technology designed to dismantle reproduction and heterosexuality
Contributed by Katy Faust on behalf of United Families International United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. The “Poly-Parent Households are Coming,” a recent OpEd from the New York Times tells us....
Sexual Integrity: the key to a happy life
By United Families International United Families International: Dedicated to informing you about the issues and forces impacting the family. Contributed by Marie Walker To some, the word “chastity” may imply a prudish Victorian sensibility with an old-fashioned list...
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