More Government Welfare Doesn’t Equal Poverty Relief
A new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture states that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps) helps “alleviate”… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: The Growing Cultural Gap – Why It Matters
Last week, Charles Murray of the American Enterprise Institute spoke to an audience at The Heritage Foundation about his latest book, Coming Apart. Murray warned… Read More
Teen Births – Not the Real Issue in Unwed Childbearing
U.S. teen births are at historic lows. Following what has been a generally steady trend over the last two decades, the teen birthrate once again… Read More
Vanderbilt’s “Tolerance” Policy Forces Christian Groups off Campus
One of Vanderbilt University’s largest Christian student organizations has announced it will formally break ties with the Tennessee school, becoming the latest victim of the… Read More
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FamilyFact of the Week: Headlines Mask Cohabitation’s Continued Risks
Recent headlines, heralding the findings of a new government study, claim that “living together before marriage no longer predicts divorce” or that cohabitation before marriage… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Flawed Study Yields Pseudo Benefits of Cohabitation
Marriage is antiquated and on its ways out, and cohabitation is the relationship of the future, the relationally avant-garde would have us believe. Take a… Read More
Marriage: The Heart of a Healthy America
Marriage is good for the heart—literally. Based on a new study out of Emory and Rutgers Universities, researchers find that married individuals are about twice… Read More
Obama Makes Fifth Attempt to Reduce Charitable Tax Deduction
Once again, President Barack Obama has proposed lowering the income tax deduction for charitable giving. In his proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, the President… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Majority of Births to Women Under 30 Are to Single Moms
Unwed childbearing has been on the rise for more than five decades, and today more than 40 percent of U.S. children are born to single… Read More
Two More Religious Liberty Lawsuits Filed Against Obamacare Mandate
The Obamacare anti-conscience mandate has suffered two more blows this week. The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) announced it has filed legal complaints on behalf of… Read More
Women Testify on the Threats of the Anti-Conscience Mandate
Yesterday, the House Oversight and Government Reform committee held a full committee hearing on the Obamacare anti-conscience mandate’s unprecedented violation of religious liberty, hearing testimony… Read More
Virginia Drug Tests for Welfare Recipients and Personal Responsibility
On Tuesday, the Virginia senate approved a bill that would require an initial drug screening of welfare applicants, followed by drug testing if officials suspected… Read More
National Marriage Week: Marriage’s Economic Divide
One of the greatest drivers of poverty in the United States is the breakdown of marriage. Eighty percent of all long-term poverty occurs in single-parent… Read More
National Marriage Week: The Costs of Delaying Marriage
Starting a career, paying off student loans, and buying a house are all momentous occasions on the journey to American adulthood. While many young men… Read More
National Marriage Week: Marriage in America, 2012
February 7-14, 2012 is National Marriage Week. During this week, a series of blogs explores the latest trends in marriage and their implications for adults,… Read More
Economic Inequality: Does Unequal Wealth Cause Hardship for the Poor?
In my last post, I challenged a common assumption about equality and justice—that inequality per se is inherently unjust, and therefore that the gap between… Read More
Questions About Religion on the Campaign Trail
In last week’s Republican primary debate, a Jacksonville, Florida, resident asked the candidates what role their religious beliefs would play in their decision-making as President…. Read More
Family Fact of the Week: The Far-Reaching Impact of Divorce
While divorce at any age comes with potentially negative effects, according to new research from Michigan State University, divorce at a younger age can hurt… Read More
Economic Inequality and Justice
In his State of the Union Address, President Obama placed economic inequality center stage. He framed this issue in terms of fairness or justice to… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Americans Realize the Importance of Marriage
The benefits of marriage are numerous: from increasing financial health to promoting child well-being, tying the knot can have a profound impact on individuals’ futures…. Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Marriage’s Sobering Effects
The benefits of marriage are numerous, with advantages extending across social and economic situations. Marriage even positively affects married individuals’ health. From decreasing depression to… Read More
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Morning Bell: Life-Changing Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The greatest tribute to the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., is not to name a street in his honor or celebrate a national holiday…. Read More
Morning Bell: Our Christmas Wish – The Gift of Gratitude
Gratitude, it’s been observed, is a hallmark conservative virtue. We prize the heritage passed down to us through the generations. We look beyond ourselves to… Read More
Why Handel’s ‘Messiah’ Endures
It’s one of the most famous and widely shared pieces of music in history. Handel intended his oratorio “Messiah” for Lent, and it was first… Read More
Plan B Gets a Dose of Common Sense
In a rare scenario in Washington, common sense trumped politics this week as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) prevented the controversial Plan… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Do Religious People Volunteer More?
Amidst the bustle of shopping for gifts, baking cookies, and wrapping presents, many Americans will celebrate this holiday season at places of worship, expressing their… Read More
Thanksgiving–and Giving
Churches will be aglow on Thanksgiving as families gather to express their gratitude for the blessings they’ve experienced. Their continuing presence in the pews would… Read More
Thankful for a Different Kind of ‘Liberal’
This week is a time of giving thanks, and one of the most treasured gifts for which many Americans are thankful is freedom. In the… Read More
Poverty Measure a Gimmick to Equalize Incomes
The Census Bureau’s new poverty measure is another tool in President Obama’s endless quest to “spread the wealth.” Although the media portray it as a… Read More
New York Times: Census Bureau’s Poverty Measure “Flawed”
In September, the Census Bureau reported that 46.2 million Americans are living in poverty, a steep increase from the previous year’s report of 43.6 million…. Read More
