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Unpacking the U.S. Supreme Court Case on Transgender Medical Care
The “transgender medicalization” debate continues to heat up. Last week, the British government changed a “temporary ban” to an “indefinite ban” (which more than likely means “permanent ban”) on the use of puberty blockers for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. A...
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What if you felt you had an answer that could alleviate much of the chaos and turmoil in communities and nations? Would you “work your fingers to the bone” to educate and share what you understand? Would you try, and try again, to influence laws and policies, both...
Gratitude and Its Surprising Effects!
United Families has, for years, wanted to share information in the form of quizzes. Thanks to Emily Judkins, a wonderful colleague and volunteer, quizzes have become a reality. Take the quiz, below, and learn how “living a life of gratitude” can change your life! We...
Welcome to the 4B Movement: Where women shave their heads and swear off men in protest
The last few weeks of the political and cultural scene have been crazy - for all of us! It continues to be a time for humility and reflection on how to best resolve the challenges and move forward. Today, Alexis Tarkalson tells us about a movement that is, shall we...
The Battle Over Human Rights
From the Desk of Wendy Wixom: The term “human rights” is bantered about regularly within the UN system; cries such as “Women’s rights are Human Rights!” “Abortion is a human right!” are a constant. Navigating these ideological minefields is always a challenge....
What you need to know about IVF
IVF is more common today than ever before. Not only has technology advanced to help infertile couples conceive, the definition of married couples has also changed, demanding the need for IVF for more couples to fulfill “their” dreams of becoming parents. Many view...
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Peer Pressure and Gender Dysphoria
September 16, 2024 By Rebecca Tingey In July of 2021, a twelve-year-old boy was found dead in his Oklahoma home, and it is believed the death was caused because he participated in the blackout challenge on TikTok. The challenge was to choke yourself until you black...
The New Danger to Your Child: “Smutbooks”
July 15, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner A few months ago, I noticed some posts on social media that had a similar theme. It got my attention because they were all referencing the same book title and cryptically referring to a specific part of the book, even going as far to...
Fur Babies: The New Parenthood?
July 8, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner Recently I came across a popular social media account that posts weekly entertaining videos of their family. This young couple has two adorable daughters, and their content is centered around their daily adventures together. Their...
Can LGBTQ Rights and Religious Freedom Coexist Peacefully?
July 3, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner As a young child, I was taught to show people kindness and respect, regardless of their beliefs. The golden rule “treat others the way you want to be treated” has long been a common theme throughout American culture and intricately woven...
Are you in Love with a Jerk?
June 18, 2024 By Haley Cloward Have you ever been or are you currently in a relationship with someone who could be the one? Do you love the person you are with because you feel totally comfortable with them, and you both just get each other on the most intimate level?...
The Ripple Effects of Divorce
June 10, 2024 By Becky Tingey Have you ever dropped a pebble in a lake and watched the ripples move across thewater like concentric circles? The circles get bigger and bigger as they spread out. It is afascinating thing to observe. Ripples are a great metaphor for...
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