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They “get it”!
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: Yesterday, hundreds of thousands of pro-life advocates marched up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court Building in Washington DC, as they have done every year since 1974. It was the annual “March for Life” on the anniversary of Roe...
Power of Work
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: After the holiday festivities, it can be daunting to buckle down to the work facing us in the New Year. A friend confessed to me this morning, “It’s the middle of January and I still can’t face the big job of putting my Christmas...
Good News & Conquering Fear
Good News & Conquering Fear After a rather bleak picture at the close of 2013, we are grateful to report that New Year has begun with some good news for the Family and Religious Liberties: • The U.S. Supreme Court granted a “stay”that places a hold on same-sex...
“Wins” and “Worries”
"Wins" and "Worries" of 2013 “I need your help” is one of the greatest phrases in English language. It enlists others in doing good and serving others. And UFI needs your help right now. Wherever you live, please click here to sign the petition in support of...
No Court Ruling Can Change the Truth
No Court Ruling Can Change the Truth “Steady as she goes.” That was the advice given to our family a few years ago when we experienced a sudden tragic death, and that’s the advice we share with all who are grieving over the sudden loss of Utah’s Marriage amendment....
We Exist Because of Your Generosity!
We Exist Because of Your Generosity! As the history books close the pages on 2013, we see that the coming year is stacking up as one of the most critical years in defense the family in our lifetime. Numerous issues are surfacing constantly – – almost to the point of...
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If You Want to Help Children, Then Help Marriage
by Dr. Jenet Jacob Erickson If there is anything the last four decades have taught us, it is that marriage matters in the lives of children. In 1960, five percent of children were born to an unmarried mother. By 2014, that rate had increased to 41 percent and with it...
Me, myself and I
United Families International was privileged to have university students accompany us to the Commission on the Status of Women. Kadee Taylor shares what she learned while at the United Nations. It's All About Me I’ve struggled to find words for what I learned by...
California Wants Your Kids: Part 2
by Diane Robertson Part two of a two-part series examining California’s overreach into the lives of children and families and the rights of parents. The main problem with California’s SRC 41 is that it removes full on decision making about children from the parents...
No Time for Hiding
United Families International was privileged to have university students accompany us to the Commission on the Status of Women. Miriam Blaser shares what she learned while at the United Nations. My time at the United Nations was unforgettable. I experienced so much...
The Mean Side of Social Media
by Erin Weist I follow several family-oriented groups on social media. These groups encourage support of mothers, father, and children, as well as strong bonds between husbands and wives. If you’ve spent any time on social media you’ll know what a battleground it...
California Wants Your Kids: Part I
by Diane Robertson Part one of a two-part series examining California's overreach into the lives of children and families and the rights of parents. Californians and parents beware!! In a move to curb the opposition, State Senator Pan, author of the now infamous SB 18...