At Pennsylvania Family Institute, we often hear a familiar refrain from those pushing harmful legislation at the Capitol: “But our neighboring states are already doing it…why shouldn’t we?” It’s the same argument used to push casino gambling here two decades ago:...
UPDATE – June 16, 2025: HB 350 has now passed Second Consideration on the House floor, a critical step that allowed for proposed amendments but saw no meaningful changes to address the bill’s most dangerous provisions. A final vote on Third Consideration is...
At the Pennsylvania Family Institute, we are committed to fostering strong families and communities rooted in timeless values. This is why we’re excited to share insights from an article by Andrew Warthen, a former intern, graduate of Franciscan University of...
The Pennsylvania Family Council is actively working in Harrisburg to oppose two harmful bills—House Bill 350 (Uniform Parentage Act) and House Bill 300 (Fairness Act). Here's the latest update on these troubling legislations: 1. House Bill 350 – Uniform...
You've seen and heard it everywhere—from bumper stickers, lawn signs and billboards to the mouths of celebrities and politicians: "Love is love." It sounds nice. Caring. Non-confrontational. But when you really stop and think about it, this phrase does a lot more...
June brings with it more than just the start of summer. It comes with a full-scale cultural campaign—rainbow flags lining main streets, school lessons on gender identity, and corporate messaging reinforcing a worldview challenging the biblical understanding of...
Q&A: Getting to Know Our 2025 Summer Interns At the Pennsylvania Family Institute, our mission to promote life, protect families, and preserve freedom extends far beyond today’s pressing policy battles. We're committed to investing in the next generation of...
A troubling event was scheduled to take place at the Pennsylvania State Capitol on Tuesday, June 3rd: a so-called “family-friendly drag show” hosted in support of the reintroduction of the Fairness Act. Although the event has now been postponed, the underlying...
Today’s teens are growing up in a world and culture that doesn’t just ignore biblical truth, but one that actively works to normalize everything that is in opposition to it. Teenagers are navigating a complex web of ideologies, many of which directly challenge or...