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The Quiet Cost of Profanity
Profanity is everywhere—on the field, on our screens, in politics, and sometimes even in our own homes. Because it’s so common, we rarely stop to ask what it’s doing to us. But what if the words we casually speak and hear every day are quietly shaping our emotions,...
Our 50+ Advocates are ready. Are you with them?
Dear Friends, In just a few weeks, the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will begin in New York City. As the most highly attended UN commission of the year (6000+ attendees), it is a whirlwind of activities and competing ideologies, where the fundamental role...
Is More Really Better? Polyamory and the Fight for the Family
A long-time UFI staff member reminded me of an experience she had back in 2002. She had been invited to attend a seminar sponsored by the Williams Institute at UCLA. The topic: “The future of the LGBT movement.” The Williams Institute is arguably the top advocacy...
A Dangerous Trend: Teens Using AI for Mental Health Support
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to be in the spotlight. AI is driving the upward trajectory of the stock market, impacting the job market, sucking huge amounts of electricity as AI data centers are being built around the country, and causing significant...
Preparing the Next Generation to Lead
Dear UFI Supporters, At United Families International, we believe the family is the bedrock of civilization. To protect it, we must work at every level—from the halls of global power to the hearts of the next generation. Because of your support, this past year has...
Celebrating Faith, Family, and Freedom this Holiday Season
Christmas invites us to slow down and reflect on the religious and personal beliefs that shape who we are and how we live. It is the season centered on family, faith, and the gift of love made manifest through the birth of Jesus Christ. This sacred time reminds us of...
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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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