Marriage and Family

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Marriage, the union between one man and one woman, and family are the building blocks of all human civilization and the primary institutions of civil society.

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Fact-Checking 7 Claims by Defenders of Democrats’ Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Nov 21, 2022 9 min read

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Roger Severino

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Why the Declining Marriage Rate Affects Everyone

Jun 24, 2019 2 min read

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The Moynihan Report 50 Years Later: Why Marriage More Than Ever Promotes Oppo...

Mar 27, 2015 5 min read

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Religious Freedom and Marriage in Federal Law Thomas M. Messner

Jan 30, 2014 11 min read

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The Social Costs of Abandoning the Meaning of Marriage Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Sep 9, 2013 5 min read

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The Supreme Court and the Future of Marriage Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Aug 7, 2013 5 min read

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The Consequences of Redefining Marriage: Eroding Marital Norms Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Mar 25, 2013 5 min read

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Marriage Matters: Consequences of Redefining Marriage Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Mar 18, 2013 5 min read

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Marriage: What It Is, Why It Matters, and the Consequences of Redefining It Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Mar 11, 2013 30 min read

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A Defining Moment for Marriage and Self-Government Matthew Spalding, Ph.D.

Mar 8, 2013 5 min read

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Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

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Senior Research Associate, Richard and Helen DeVos Center

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