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...
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...
By Tom Shaheen, As President Donald Trump marks his first 100 days in office, it’s clear that this administration has taken bold steps to restore commonsense protections for families, advance the pro-life cause, and defend parents' rights in education and...
At the 2025 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, Chief Strategy Officer Dan Bartkowiak hosted a vital panel on protecting children from harmful medical interventions tied to gender ideology. Featuring Senator Judy Ward (R-Altoona), Dr. Kurt Miceli of Do No Harm, and...
Planned Parenthood Pennsylvania Advocates just blasted out another misleading alert to their supporters, urging them to oppose the Save Women’s Sports Act (SB9) — a commonsense bill that would ensure girls' and women’s athletic competitions are just that: fair and...
March 12 marks National Detransitioner Awareness Day, a crucial moment to spotlight the stories of those who regret their so-called "gender transitions." The reality is clear: gender ideology is a destructive lie, one that has left thousands of young people...
Yesterday, President Donald Trump took decisive action to protect women’s sports by signing an executive order ensuring that only biological females compete in female athletic competitions. This marks a significant victory for fairness, safety, and the integrity of...