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Join the Race for Virtue!
Join the Race for Virtue! One benefit of working with United Families is the opportunity we have to partner with other pro-family organizations. For instance, while at the United Nations, UFI has collaborated with Fight the New Drug to educate individuals and...
Truth from an Unlikely Source
You already know you can’t always believe what you read or hear from the media, but one of the biggest violators of truth telling is your local Planned Parenthood affiliate. In collusion with media and leftist politicians, Planned Parenthood regularly disseminates...
Good News and Challenges on the Religious Liberty Front
In the United States, the month of July is known for its celebration of freedom. One of the most important freedoms involves religion and rights of personal conscience and belief. Many people aren’t aware, however, of the commitment to religious liberty that exist in...
The Free Speech Bus, Truth, and Violence
As we celebrated Father’s Day this past week, United Families International hopes that it was a special day for you and your family. It is a day when we honor the unique attributes that men bring into our lives and into society. With the increased dialogue in regards...
Am I an over-indulgent Parent?
They say parenting is the hardest, yet most rewarding job – and I definitely agree! As a mom, I am grateful for guidance and information that can help me navigate the most important job I will ever do. So, do I over-indulge my children? That’s the question I’ve been...
The Highest Arts
In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. It is a day of sweetness for most mothers yet can tear at the heart strings of women who have had less than ideal experiences or haven’t had the chance to be a mother themselves. No matter...
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Let’s Talk About Intimacy : Sex Education
By Marci Nelson When I was in the 8th grade, I borrowed a book from my school library. It was a romance novel and, having read a handful of novels by this author, I did not think twice about my choice. However one night while reading it before bed, I noticed that it...
Let’s Talk About Intimacy : Porn Literacy
By Elise Ellsworth Teenagers in Inner City Boston are now given the option of attending the pilot program of a “Porn Literacy” class in a program known as “Start Strong” in the Boston area. This class is designed to help students understand how pornography affects...
Love that Lasts
By McKayla Skinner Valentine's Day is an extra opportunity for us to show our loved ones just how much we care about them. Yet once the chocolates are gone, the dinner is eaten, and the flowers wilt, what helps love last? In considering this question, I turned to...
Pornography and the People
by Marci Nelson Pornography has become a hot topic in recent years. Many celebrities, including Terry Crews and Pamela Anderson, have spoken out on the dangers of pornography. Many non-profit organizations such as Fight the New Drug and Citizens for Decency are...
Five Easy Ways You Can Advocate for the Family Today
By Miriam Merrill Most of us have a desire to advocate for families, but in the midst of frightening headlines and threatening policy proposals it is easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. The good news is that there are many inexpensive and easy, yet...
Perfectly Normal
By Tonya Cox I am sure we can all remember the first time we had the talk about “the birds and the bees.” In my experience, most kids react with disgust at the very notion of sexual intercourse when it is first introduced. I know my children did. Nevertheless, having...
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