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
House Panel Hears How HHS Mandate Tramples on Conscience Rights
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Health held a hearing asking the question, “Do New Health Law Mandates Threaten Conscience Rights and Access… Read More
Face the (Family) Facts
FamilyFacts.org has increasingly become a trusted hub for policymakers and researchers searching out the latest charts and social science research on family, religion, and community… Read More
Welfare Dependence Keeps Growing
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article citing 2010 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly half (48.5 percent) of America’s population now lives… Read More
Individuals and Communities: No Man Is an Island
Is individualism adequate to sustain liberty and rein in government? This issue surfaced during the Republican primary debate last week in Las Vegas. “This country… Read More
“Breakthrough” in Georgia Signals Good News for Civil Society
Yesterday, The Heritage Foundation and the Georgia Family Council co-hosted an event in Atlanta illustrating the profoundly negative consequences of social breakdown in the state… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Are We a Bunch of Softies?
Is America getting soft? President Obama seems to think so: The way I think about it is, you know, this is a great, great country… Read More
Urging a ‘Breakthrough’ in Georgia
Promising solutions to child poverty and social breakdown are on the agenda in Atlanta tomorrow morning, when The Heritage Foundation joins Georgia Family Council for… Read More
What Do Marriage and Family Have to Do with Economic Growth?
What do marriage and family have to do with economic growth? A lot, in fact. According to a new international report, there are multiple links between… Read More
Movie Review: Beyond Hoop Dreams for ‘Mighty Macs’
All things considered, “The Mighty Macs” contains most of the elements of a typical sports movie: motivational characters, a group of misfits, impossible odds, and,… Read More
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Court Hears Case on Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation Nondiscrimination Policies
Last week a federal appeals court heard arguments in an important religious freedom case known as Ward v. Wilbanks. The case illustrates how sexual orientation… Read More
On World Contraception Day, a Better Approach to Sex Education
It’s that time of year again, and the “safe sex” brigade is out in full force to educate your sons and daughters about their sexual… Read More
