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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...
The ‘Nuclear Option’ Hits Home
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: Three weeks ago, the U.S. Senate invoked a “nuclear option” that changed the way judges can be nominated. As UFI Board member and legal expert Bill Duncan explains in this week’s alert, “A change in Senate rules is just a way of easing...
UN Treaty Hurts Families
From the Desk of Laura Bunker: As I write this, a fierce wind is blowing outside, whipping the snow in circles, and driving it through the holes in our window screens. Yet I am able to sit by the fireplace and write in peace. Home is truly a shelter from the storm....
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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...
A Promise is a Promise
by Elise Ellsworth What is marriage like when you reach eighteen years? My husband and I reached that milestone this past week. Eighteen years of fun dates, moonlight, romance, hand holding and batting our eyes…? Well, not quite. We have had our share of romance but...
Be the One
United Families International was privileged to have university students accompany us to the Commission on the Status of Women. Breaunna Stone shares what she learned while at the United Nations. As we walked into the side event, it was visible we didn’t quite fit in....