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In a landmark decision released this week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Tennessee’s law that protects minors from harmful and experimental gender-related medical procedures. The case, United States v. Skrmetti, marks a major win for child welfare and...
In a recent opinion piece entitled “It’s time for a sensible approach to cannabis in Pennsylvania,” author Karen O’Keefe makes a number of arguments in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. But her piece is filled with misleading claims,...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
The Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative (PPWC) brought together medical professionals, pregnancy resource center leaders, and community advocates this week for its second annual Day of Advocacy at the State Capitol. The event, held at the Capitol Media...