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Education Establishment is Not a Friend of the Family
Education Establishment is Not a Friend of the Family Summertime means the annual National Education Association Convention. The National Education Association (NEA) is the largest professional organization and labor union in the U.S. and its influence on education...
Is Marriage Dead? – The Case Against “The Case Against Marriage.”
July 20, 2010 Is Marriage Dead? The Case Against "The Case Against Marriage." "Marriage is dead," . . . or, at least, no longer necessary was the Nietzschean-like declaration of two young, female writers in Newsweek last month. In an article entitled "The Case Against...
United Families Is Working For You!
July 12, 2010 United Families Is Working For You! In a previous "President's Spotlight"I outlined a new vision for the future of United Families International. Today, I wanted to explain how that vision has succeeded in impacting you and your family. But first, I must...
Teen Pregnancy Impacts Society
July 7, 2010 Teen Pregnancy Impacts Society The percentage of children born out of wedlock grows annually. This global phenomenon is especially prevalent in economically developed countries. Fueled by the popular cultural ethic that mocks the importance of marriage...
Love of Country has to be Taught
June 29, 2010 Love of Country has to be Taught A UFI reader recently shared her thoughts with us and we wanted to pass them on in commemoration of the upcoming United States 4th of July Independence Day Celebration and to highlight a worldwide threat to national...
“My Daddy’s Name is Donor”
June 22, 2010 "My Daddy's Name is Donor" The scene was a playground at a small charter school in a suburb of Phoenix. When asked by a classmate about his parents, the young kindergartner looked perplexed. "I have two moms, a mommy and a momma." "But what about your...
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Released
Cinthia Jahnsen “We gain control of many things. But we had to let go of others.” - The Giver, Lois Lowry. Released: to be set free; let go; allowed to leave; set at liberty. These are just a few definitions for released. It...
Thank you, Dad
by Annalise Jarman Father's Day is Sunday, and I'd like to take this opportunity to write about my own father. My dad is quiet, studious, and detail-oriented. He can come across as pretty serious and stern. He likes things a certain way. So he might not sound like the...
America–Lest we Forget
by Mekelle Tenney I’m from a small town in Southern Utah, population 300. The 4th of July celebration is a big deal and something that everyone looks forward to. The day starts with the flag raising and the national anthem. We then have the traditional hot cake...
The Importance of Fathers
by Diane Robertson When I was a child, I wanted to be just like my dad. If he asked for mustard on his sandwich, I asked for mustard on mine. If he liked watching Star Trek, then so did I. It really didn’t matter what it was, I thought my dad was the greatest and...
Forgiveness in the Midst of Trauma
by Candice LeSueur All of us on the train huddled together in the middle section away from the windows hoping to not be discovered by whoever was putting us in danger. My friend and I desperately embraced each other in silence as we horrifyingly awaited our fate. I...
Seek and Ye Shall Find
by Erin Weist Trying to write an article this weekend was difficult. I attended a funeral for a sweet 2-year old, mourning with her family and friends trying to grasp some meaning in this tragedy. I woke Sunday to news of a mass shooting in Orlando, Florida,...
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