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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Creating a culture of belonging Rebecca Hagelin

Aug 1, 2006 5 min read

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Welfare Reform Turns Ten: Evidence Shows Reduced Dependence, Poverty

Aug 1, 2006 4 min read

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Getting It Wrong: How The New York Times Misinterprets AbortionStatistics and... Michael J. New, Ph.D.

Jul 18, 2006 15 min read

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Marriage and the Welfare of America: the Tenth Anniversary of Welfare Reform Mike Leavitt

Jun 20, 2006 14 min read

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Life With -- and Without -- Father Rebecca Hagelin

Jun 13, 2006 3 min read

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A Lesson in Data and Analysis for the New York Times Michael J. New, Ph.D.

Mar 7, 2006 5 min read

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A Revolution on the Hill Rebecca Hagelin

Jan 30, 2006 3 min read

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New Study Shows Pro-Life Laws Save Lives Rebecca Hagelin

Jan 24, 2006 3 min read

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Grace Melton

Senior Associate, Richard and Helen DeVos Center

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Robert Rector

Senior Research Fellow, Center for Health and Welfare Policy

Emma Waters

Senior Research Associate, Richard and Helen DeVos Center

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Marriage and Family