SocietyCommentary
Michael Novak and America’s Moral Ecology
“Americans are good at going to meetings, and that’s a tremendous skill to have,” said Michael Novak in a 2009 lecture at The Heritage Foundation…. Read More
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Study Finds Cohabiting Parents Twice as Likely to Split as Married Parents
Children born to unmarried, cohabiting parents—both in the United States and across Europe—are nearly twice as likely to see their parents split up, compared to… Read More
SocietyNews
This Nonprofit Is Saving Kids—and Taxpayer Money
When David Anderson began asking volunteers in Chicago to host children from high-risk families to give them a break, he never imagined his idea would… Read More
SocietyCommentary
3 Steps to Making Christmas Special Without Breaking the Bank
“I love you, man.” It may not be the easiest thing to say, but it’s definitely the cheapest. Yes, sharing why you appreciate someone is… Read More
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This Filmmaking Couple Doesn’t Want to Be Punished for Not Promoting Same-Sex Marriage
A Minnesota couple is suing state officials to allow their film production company to celebrate marriage as a man-woman union without being forced, against their… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Liberal Media’s Anti-Christian Witch Hunt of Chip and Joanna Gaines
Bullying Christians may be a favorite strategy of the left—but it’s not necessarily an effective one. Chip and Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s popular show “Fixer… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Why Young Adults Both Want and Fear Marriage
When we interviewed Carly, 31, in the summer of 2010, she had been in an on-again, off-again cohabiting relationship with the father of her child… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Why Young Americans Are Now More Likely to Live With Their Parents
For the first time in over 130 years, more young adults lived with their parents than any other living situation. According to the analysis by… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Feminism Misunderstands What Women Really Want
In 1992 Hillary Clinton sneered at the idea of being a homemaker, even as she was about to assume the unelected role of first lady…. Read More
SocietyNews
Colorado Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Christian Baker’s Appeal on Gay Wedding Cakes
The Colorado Supreme Court will not review the case of a Denver-area “cake artist” ordered by the state government to bake and decorate cakes to… Read More
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In Their Own Words: Down Syndrome Across the World
The everyday connections of children born with Down syndrome are highlighted in new video interviews about the lives, friendships, and aspirations of kids across the… Read More
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Man Allowed to Use Women’s Locker Room at Swimming Pool Without Citing Gender Identity
A man claimed a right to use a women’s locker room at a public swimming pool after his partial undressing there caused alarm. According to Seattle… Read More
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Transgender Bathroom Bill Heads to South Dakota Governor
Citing student privacy rights, the South Dakota Senate this week passed a bill that would prohibit students at public elementary and secondary schools from using… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Economic Value of Marriage
In honor of National Marriage Week, consider this question: Does marriage impact the economic well-being of societies? One of the most important answers to the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Want to Improve Your Relationship? Go to Church With Your Spouse
This Valentine’s Day, skip the chocolate and flowers. If you really want your spouse to be happy, the best thing for your relationship may be… Read More
SocietyNews
These College Students Propose to Bring Back Dating for Valentine’s Day
Students at 36 schools across the country are campaigning to bring back dating just in time for Valentine’s Day. Students from Princeton University to Stanford University,… Read More
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Rule Requiring Transgender Bathrooms Survives by One Vote
An effort to repeal a rule allowing transgender persons to use public bathrooms or locker rooms of their choice was rejected by a one-vote margin in Washington state. The… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Love and Marriage: The Secret to a Lasting Relationship
This is National Marriage Week, and it is fitting that the week ends with Valentine’s Day. After all, commitment of marriage vows provides the foundation… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How Marriage Helps Kids
Marriage is especially important for children. Fifty years of social science has shown that kids do better on a wide range of outcomes when they… Read More
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Woman Challenges Gym’s ‘Judgment-Free’ Locker Room Policy for Transgender Fitness Buffs
A Michigan woman is fighting to keep transgender persons out of the women’s locker room at her local gym. Yvette Cormier lost the first round… Read More
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Conservative Lawmaker Calls for More ‘Compassion’ on Social Issues
Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., addressed the elephant in the room: Conservatives, he said, aren’t doing well on the social issues. “I’m not going to paint… Read More
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Legions of Italians March to Stop Bill Allowing Same-Sex Unions
Huge crowds marched in Rome over the weekend to protest national legislation granting legal recognition to same-sex couples in Italy. The measure also would allow… Read More
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Freedom Is a ‘2-Way Street’: Heritage Scholar Talks About What Marriage Means at LGBT Event
Do special rights for some get in the way of civil liberties for others? A prominent voice for the historic view of marriage, Ryan T. Anderson, agreed… Read More
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Bermuda Hotel Cancels Heritage Scholar’s Speeches on Same-Sex Marriage for Being ‘Anti-Diversity’
A Bermuda hotel canceled two events this week because the organizers believe marriage is the union of a man and a woman. Ryan T. Anderson, a… Read More
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Lawyers Suing Farmers for Refusing to Host Same-Sex Wedding Compare Case to ‘Race Discrimination’
The case against the owners of a small farm in upstate New York—who were ordered to pay $13,000 for refusing to host a same-sex wedding—moved… Read More
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Why LGBT Advocates Think They Lost in Houston Election
Failing to pass the Houston Equal Rights Protection Ordinance Tuesday night came as a blow to LGBT advocates, who have won recent victories at the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
What Last Night’s Election Results Prove About Social Conservatism and Voters
Kim Davis confounded the pollsters and propelled an underdog candidate, Matt Bevin, to victory in the Kentucky governor’s race. Nearly two-thirds of voters in Ohio… Read More
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Meet 7 Big Businesses Behind the Houston Ballot Measure
On Tuesday, the people of Houston will head to the polls to vote on a controversial measure that would create legal protections related to sexual… Read More
SocietyCommentary
How the Indiana Pizza Shop Responded After Being Tricked Into ‘Catering’ a Gay Wedding
Much of the media today roundly disparage any business-person who even voices his or her religious beliefs regarding same-sex marriage. This is the consistent narrative by… Read More
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‘It’s OK to Feel the Despair’: Ann Romney’s New Memoir Is Raw Look at Her MS Experience
“If she can do it, I can do it.” To 27-year-old Grafton Pritchartt, Ann Romney is an inspiration. Like Romney, Pritchartt was diagnosed with multiple… Read More
