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The New Public Health Crisis
History was made last Friday. The first ever Resolution in the U.S. (possibly the world!) that declares Pornography as a Public Health Crisis passed a Utah Senate Committee -- without a single word of opposition -- and in the words of the committee chair, “more than...
Our Best Kept Secret!
January 29, 2016 Our Best Kept Secret! One of the most important things we do at United Families International is to help citizens and policymakers become better educated and informed. Most people enjoy learning about something positive and hopeful, but even negative...
Are Parents Really Necessary?
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: Parents, the beginning of a new year is a good time to recommit to being an “intentional parent.” Commit to holding firmly to the steering wheel of your parental rights and responsibilities. “The parental rights battlefield is by no...
“Largest Movement of Social Reform Since the Civil Rights Movement”
"Largest Movement of Social Reform Since the Civil Rights Movement" - Be a Part! Since Roe v. Wade, over 58 million abortions have been performed in the United States. Planned Parenthood alone has been responsible for over 7 million abortions - more than any other...
Be a Transitional Character
From the Desk of Laura Bunker It’s no secret that substance abuse is devastating to individuals, marriages, and families. But you may be surprised to learn that “today, one in every seven people, age twelve or older is facing some type of a substance abuse problem.”...
UFI: Without Our Traditions
From the Desk of Laura Bunker Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas decorations, New Year’s fireworks -- the holidays are filled with much-anticipated traditions. Family traditions are more than just fun, they are powerful sources of family strength and unity. Even simple,...
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Girls Allowed
By Ashley Corbaley Yes, girls can do anything boys can do. But does it have to be everything? October 11th is International Day of the Girl. This is an international day of observance set aside by the United Nations to share awareness for gender inequality and to...
Two Huge Lies
By Breaunna Stone Tori Black recently published an article on the United Families International blog that discussed how some individuals and groups silence their ideological opponent with a label. One of the most popular labels used today is “hateful.” In my few short...
Petition on the Right to Life in International Law
We’re in the last few days of collecting signatures to present to a United Nations body that is setting up to issue legal commentary on an international treaty that excludes unborn children from a “right to life.” United Families International has joined with other...
Why I Will Always Protect the Freedom of Speech of Those with Whom I Disagree
By Miriam Merrill Freedom of speech may be guaranteed through the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, but that does not mean it comes easily. Domestically we find with more frequency that opposing sides call for the silencing of their disputant rather...
Tolerance for me, but not for thee
by Alannah Hurley “Tolerance: a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.” June 15th, 2017, a group of LGBT individuals disrupted an ex-gay...
Victims of the Opioid Epidemic: Children
By McKayla Skinner Recently I came across a CNN article entitled “The Opioid Crisis Took this 8-year-old’s Father Away” by Christina Manduley and Kimberly Berryman. The reporters highlighted the experience of an 8-year-old girl, Ava, who was awaiting the release of...
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