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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Why the Declining Marriage Rate Affects Everyone

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The Impact of New Jersey's Family Cap on Out-of-Wedlock Births and Abortions Robert Rector

Sep 6, 1995 1 min read

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Combatting Illegitimacy and Counseling Teen Abstinence: A KeyComponent of Wel...

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Combatting Illegitimacy and Counseling Teen Abstinence: A KeyComponent of Wel...

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Why Serious Welfare Reform Must Include Serious Adoption Reform John Shanahan

Jul 27, 1995 1 min read

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Policy Review #72 - Spring 1995 George W.

Apr 1, 1995 1 min read

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Policy Review #71 - Winter 1995 Adam Meyerson

Jan 1, 1995 1 min read

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A Strategy for Transforming America's Culture Dr. William J. Bennett

Apr 16, 1994 24 min read

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Policy Review #68 - Spring 1994 Daniel J. Mitchell, Ph.D.

Apr 1, 1994 1 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