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...
The Pennsylvania Family Council strongly opposes House Bill 350, also known as the Uniform Parentage Act, due to serious concerns over the well-being of children and family integrity. This legislation threatens to entrench problematic court rulings and introduces...
Last fall, at a dinner in Baltimore hosted by the Maryland Family Institute, I met a father whose deep concern for his young son is shared by parents like you and me all across Pennsylvania. In Washington, that father, Jeff Roman, and his wife, Svetlana, had their...
In a welcomed move to return educational authority to the states, President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday directing the phased closure of the U.S. Department of Education. The order shifts power away from Washington and back to states, school...
The New York Times recently published an exposé revealing the dire conditions inside Planned Parenthood locations nationwide. From botched abortion procedures to severe staff shortages and deteriorating facilities, the report painted a disturbing picture of an...
New data shows a clear link between family stability and economic prosperity—will policymakers take action? HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania, a state with vast economic resources, ranks a troubling 34th in the nation for family stability, according to the newly...
Pennsylvania is facing a serious crisis when it comes to family stability. According to the newly released Family Structure Index, Pennsylvania ranks 34th in the nation—trailing behind states with far fewer economic resources. This ranking is not just a number; it...
In her recent PennLive op-ed, Emily Kreps, a former collegiate swimmer and legal assistant for the Pennsylvania Family Institute, highlights a cultural shift toward recognizing biological differences and protecting girls' sports across Pennsylvania and the nation....
This week, a Pennsylvania court has reaffirmed the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing and education of their children. This ruling sends a clear message to school districts across the Commonwealth: parents must be informed and given the...
From the Desk of Thomas J. Shaheen, Vice President for Policy Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to dismantle long standing family protections, starting with a complete overhaul of our divorce laws. This shift threatens the fundamental building block of our...