Pro-life leaders, student advocates, and pregnancy resource center staff came together today at the Pennsylvania State Capitol to commemorate June as Life Month, recognizing the third anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic Dobbs decision overturning Roe...
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...
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...
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...