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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‘Single Ladies’ Not Giving Up on Marriage Jennifer A. Marshall

Oct 28, 2011 3 min read

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It Takes a Mayor Jennifer A. Marshall

Oct 13, 2011 5 min read

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From Britain to U.S., Frank Talk Needed on Absent Fathers Jennifer A. Marshall

Sep 30, 2011 3 min read

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'Josephs' Are Poised to Restore America Jennifer A. Marshall

Sep 21, 2011 3 min read

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Bend the Baby Curve Like Beckham Chuck Donovan

Aug 2, 2011 2 min read

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Cheating on School Tests Fails the Character Test Jennifer A. Marshall

Jul 27, 2011 3 min read

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Failing the Character Test Jennifer A. Marshall

Jul 26, 2011 2 min read

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America’s Marriage Debate Depends on Civil Society Ryan Messmore, D.Phil.

Jul 22, 2011 3 min read

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Senior Associate, Richard and Helen DeVos Center

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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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Marriage and Family