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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...
A New UN – Governing the World and You
For over 47 years United Families International has been defending the family, parental rights, life and religious freedom at all levels of policy. Our efforts continue yet become harder and harder as woke ideologies and agendas become stronger in promoting their...
Babies with Price Tags: Is Surrogacy a Good Thing?
In a world where the boundaries of modern technology and personal desire constantly shift, the practice of surrogacy raises profound ethical questions that demand our attention. While many look at surrogacy as a path to build a family, it also calls for a conversation...
The Divorce Rate is Falling, but That’s Not the Whole Story
We at United Families are hoping that you already know that strong marriages have a positive impact on the health of the couple, reduce poverty, increase upward mobility and greater educational attainment, while producing less aggressive children, and less violence...
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Harrison Butker reminds us there is truth
May 20, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner If hearing the name Harrison Butker doesn’t immediately catch your attention, there’s a good chance you haven’t been paying attention to the news or social media within the past week. Butker, an NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs,...
The Most Valuable Yet Forgotten Job
May 14, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner Recently, I spent time sorting through old family photos with my 79-year-old mother. For the past year and a half, she has been battling pancreatic cancer. After aggressive treatment the doctors determined there was nothing more they...
Parenting with Empathy-Why It Matters
May 6, 2024 By Rebecca Heiner On a hot, August day in 1971, a group of 24 male college students arrived at Stanford University to participate in a two week-long experiment. Very little was known about what would be expected, but they were promised $15 per...
Show Up As a Parent
April 22, 2024 By Annie Wood Recently an Idaho couple made the news regarding their ultrasound experience during thewife’s second pregnancy. They were told that their baby girl might have Turner Syndrome, anon-fatal condition that slightly shortens life expectancy...
How to Block Pornography on Your Kids’ Devices
March 26, 2024 By Kylie Self In the age where technology is ever-so-prevalent, it has been easier than ever for pornographic websites to bombard everyone with their content. You have heard of the pop-up ads, fake websites, and so many other ways that porn makes its...
Drugs and Youth
March 11, 2024 By Kylie Self There is a shocking prevalence of drug use in our youth. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, “10.9% of eighth graders, 19.8% of tenth graders, and 31.2% of twelfth graders” have used illicit drugs in the past year....
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