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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COMMENTARY

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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EXPLAINER

Why the Declining Marriage Rate Affects Everyone

Jun 24, 2019 2 min read

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Do Federal Social Programs for Children Work? David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D.

Jun 26, 2013 39 min read

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The Defense of Marriage Act: A Measure for Children and Families Chuck Donovan

Apr 28, 2011 11 min read

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Pornography's Impact on Marriage and the Family Jill C. Manning

Nov 9, 2005 4 min read

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Welfare Reform and The Healthy Marriage Initiative Robert Rector

Feb 10, 2005 29 min read

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The Impact of Marriage and Divorce on Children Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D.

May 13, 2004 7 min read

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CAPTA Successes and Failures at Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D.

Aug 2, 2001 8 min read

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The Federal and State Governments, Welfare and Marriage Issues Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D.

May 21, 2001 14 min read

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The Fathers Count Act of 1999 Robert Rector

Oct 5, 1999 14 min read

Experts on Marriage and Family

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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