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Who Knew? Men have Rights, Too
The famous quote “Women hold up half the sky” (attributed to Mao Zedong) is a good reminder of the essential contributions of women to society. But what happens when the other half of the population “holding up the sky” is forgotten and often maligned? Boys and men...
Oh, the Irony… A Tribute to an Exceptional Mother and Leader
Each year, a nation sets aside a day to honor and celebrate the person who arguably has the most profound influence on our lives—our mother. And yet, this past March at the Commission on the Status of Women, despite the intense efforts of UFI and the broader...
Who Is Raising Your Children? Parenting in the Age of Outsourcing
As a society, we regularly speak of putting children first, but are we really doing that? Between long work hours, busy schedules, and the pull of screens, more and more of the day-to-day work of parenting is slipping into other hands. Does this align with the...
Speech, Therapy, and the Constitution: The Stakes Behind the Court’s “Conversion Therapy” Ruling
The Supreme Court’s decision on Colorado’s “conversion therapy” ban isn’t just legal theory—it gets at a simple, human question: what should be allowed in a conversation between a counselor and a client? By drawing a line between medical treatments and “talk therapy,”...
Radical Feminists are “Back on their Heels”
Dear UFI Friends: We want to begin with a giant “thank you” to all of you who made donations to help finance UFI’s efforts at CSW this year. As always, we can’t do what we do without your support at other critical times throughout the year! We wanted to provide a...
Partial Truths: What the Abortion Industry doesn’t say
In today’s culture of competing “expert” voices, partial truths often shape public perception. This article examines claims surrounding abortion—particularly the abortion pill—and asks whether important risks and realities are being minimized while powerful...
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Porn Addiction And Kids: An Urgent Battle Cry to Parents
October 20, 2025 By: Erika Casamalhuapa With the rise of the internet and electronic devices, pornography use and porn addiction has increased over the last few decades, infiltrating families and homes. Porn addiction has become a rampant problem among adults and...
Suicide Risk in Parents of Disabled Children-What You Need To Know
October 10, 2025 By: Erika Casamalhuapa In September of 2025, a short film entitled “More Than A Parent” was released in the UK. The film, based on research done at the University of Birmingham, tackled the difficult topic of suicide risk in parents caring for a...
The Dark Side of MAID: Why Canada’s Euthanasia Laws Are Under Fire
August 5, 2025 By Jena Johnson Normand Meunier’s tragic story has been circulating news sites. A quadriplegic who chose to end his life following hospital-induced health complications, Norman developed bed sores after being left on an emergency room stretcher for four...
Raising Boys, Saving Girls: The Fatherhood Fix for Boys in Crisis
June 30, 2025 By Jena Johnson We live in an era that is promising for girls. Women and girls enjoy a much higher quality of life than ever before, and their opportunities are only increasing. But boys and men are in crisis—and ironically, it’s hurting our girls, too. ...
The New Scarlet Letter: ‘Bigot’—Branded for Speaking the Truth
June 16, 2025 By Alexis Tarkalson This word, bigot, gets slung around a lot, generally after a heated debate wherein one side feels they are losing ground. It is a last resort to shut down the opposition–an ill-conceived notion that once the insult is launched, the...
Is the Abortion Pill Safe? What New Research Reveals About Mifepristone Risks
June 2, 2024 By Jena Johnson Recently, the topic of the abortion pill has resurfaced in media discussions. This renewed attention is driven by several factors, including a newly published study and recent legislative efforts. To better understand both sides of the...
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