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What’s really at stake in the abortion pill case before the Supreme Court
Comedian Bill Maher has a tendency to say, “the quiet part out loud.” Recently, while addressing the topic of abortion with guests on his show, Maher acknowledged that abortionis (or "kind of is") murder, but then he condones it anyway. Leading us to conclude murder...
College Students and Professors are Threatened at the UN
As we move into the final week of the two-week meetings for the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), we are happy to share some of the challenges and the successes. UFI was honored to have as part of our team: 16 students, five professors,...
The UN works to accelerate the redefinition of “s*x”
The annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is upon us. Starting next week, about 35 UFI staff, students, professors, and volunteers will be converging upon the streets of Manhattan and speaking boldly in promotion and defense of the family. We are honored...
How Three F Words Can Connect Your Family
On the last day of January, some version of the headline: “Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes to Families” was blasted across media. What made the circumstances even more unique and unexpected, was the founder of Facebook and the social media empire Meta Platforms delivered...
Do you want to solve the world’s most pressing social problems?
“It is no secret that the vulnerability suffered by our peoples—insecurity, crime, abuse, abandonment of the elderly, orphaned children and violence—causes enormous imbalances and obliges us to spend millions on institutional policies that in the end can do no more...
Empty Chairs at Your Family’s Table?
A new year is upon us, and we are jumping with both feet into the upcoming pro-family/pro-life challenges ahead. We start out by sharing a troubling trend on social media, and in culture in general - that of young people (and some not so young) who conclude their...
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Porn’s Effects on Women
January 23, 2024 By Kylie Self Pornography can be described as the depiction of erotic behavior (as in pictures or writing) intended to cause sexual excitement. Many people may view or participate in pornography, not knowing the numerous detrimental effects of it....
Targeting Immigrants: Barnevernet Norway’s Child Protective Services
January 15, 2014 By Brandy Burningham You show up in a new country with a new culture, new people, new laws, and completely new circumstances. After trying to get used to things and settling in you have your children taken from you. In Norway, immigrants are targeted...
Barnevernet: Norway’s Child Protective Services Are Out of Control
January 9, 2024 By Brandy Birmingham What if your 19-month old son was taken away from you for being ½ a pound underweight (Hasan, 2019)? What if your 5-year old daughter was taken from you for telling her teacher about a dream she had about the Hulk (TRT World,...
Raise Tomorrow’s Leaders With This Parent’s Guide to Success
December 18, 2023 By Amanda Henderson Fostering leadership skills in children from a young age is a crucial aspect of their development. As a parent, you have a unique opportunity to shape and influence your child's potential to become a leader. By recognizing and...
Norway as a Case Study: Letting Religious Freedom Slip Away
December 12, 2023 By Brandy Burningham We have all been taught throughout the years in freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Freedom to assemble and worship is a huge part of that, but not if you live in Norway. Norway has some major issues with interfering in the...
The Most Important Job That’s Overlooked: That of a Mother
November 27, 2023 By Brandy Burningham You receive the Nobel Prize! You receive your PhD! You become CEO of a Fortune 500 corporation! All of these are amazing feats, but what if I told you your most important feat is that of being a mother. C.S. Lewis put it this...
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