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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How to Think About SOGI Policies and Religious Freedom Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Feb 13, 2017 36 min read

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Marriage, Reason, and Religious Liberty: Much Ado About Sex, Nothing to Do wi... Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Apr 4, 2014 18 min read

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New Mexico Photography Business Seeks Supreme Court Review Thomas M. Messner

Jan 3, 2014 4 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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The Constitutionality of Traditional Marriage John C. Eastman

Jan 25, 2013 30 min read

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Five Impacts of the New York Same-Sex Marriage Vote Chuck Donovan

Jun 28, 2011 4 min read

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Understanding the Marriage Debate (PowerPoint) The Heritage Foundation

Sep 1, 2004 1 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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