For more than 70 years, countless pastors across America were led to believe a lie—that if they spoke from the pulpit about elections, candidates, or policy issues, they could risk their church losing its tax-exempt status. This fear, rooted in a misunderstanding...
We’ve been tracking a host of bills that have significant implications for families across our Commonwealth. Here’s a look at what we’re keeping an eye on right now, and why your attention and engagement are more critical than ever.
Some legislators in Harrisburg are trying to avoid a vote on protecting women and girls in Pennsylvania. There’s been a surge of effort in Harrisburg this week to advance the Save Women’s Sports Act (SB9). This is critical legislation to ensure fair competition in...
The Mahmoud v Taylor decision marks an essential step forward in affirming parental authority and sets an important precedent for school districts nationwide, including here in Pennsylvania.
In a significant victory for pro-life advocacy, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a crucial decision in the case of Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, affirming that states possess the authority to determine which providers are qualified to receive...
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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:...
