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Move past misleading slogans to engage in respectful conversations
July 12, 2022 Since the Dobbs decision and the overturn of Roe v. Wade there has been much written expressing support and gratitude that the debate on abortion has been returned to the states. At the same time, you've probably read and heard plenty of incorrect...
Are You Part of Today’s Counterculture?
Pro-family types are usually a rather staid bunch; so it’s odd to think of ourselves as “counter-culture.” Today, Shannon Wixom shares some great thoughts on this cultural shift and a simple formula for helping young adults lay the groundwork for a successful life –...
It mattered to me: The legacy of Title IX
June 7, 2022 By the time I was old enough to really engage in sports, and especially by junior high and high school where sports really mattered, Title IX was already in place and the opportunity for women’s sports was well established. While I am too young to...
It’s time to define “woman” in the law
May 25, 2022 Dear supporter of the family: We begin by offering our sincere condolences to the families in Uvalde, Texas. Such unspeakable evil should never be apart of children's lives and we as a nation must recommit to protecting our young people. As an...
Roe v. Wade Overturned: Will It Happen?
May 10, 2022 While preparing this article, the media went wild with breaking news about a leaked Supreme Court draft regarding the case Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a decision which has the possibility of overturning Roe v. Wade. Liberals are enraged...
False Narratives: “The Lies We Tell Ourselves”
April 27, 2022 Elon Musk and his purchase of Twitter has dominated the news cycle. Why the energy and the angst? One simple answer: Narrative and who controls it. Learn more about false narratives and what you can do to combat them. Be Bold, Wendy Wixom, President,...
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December 6, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas lit the fire underneath the pro-LGBTQ senators when he included a more rebellious comment in his dissent for the controversial Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022). This specific...
Respect for Marriage Act, just not the traditional kind
December 6, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas lit the fire underneath the pro-LGBTQ senators when he included a more rebellious comment in his dissent for the controversial Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s...
Setting the Record Straight on Hillary Clinton’s Absurd Comparison
December 3, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson These are the exact words from Hillary Clinton, delivered during an interview with PBS: “We have come along way on so many fronts but we are also in a period of time where there is a lot of pushback and much of the progress...
Children are in more danger than ever before
November 29, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson Last week, Washington Post published an article titled, “’Downstate’ is a play about pedophiles. It’s also brilliant.” The article, written by Peter Marks, does not go on to offer a glowing review of the play’s condemnation of...
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 22, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson This week as we prepare to gather with family and friends, we also prepare to give some thought to the word 'gratitude' in recognition of this week's namesake, Thanksgiving. A great number of studies have been performed to show...
Welcome Baby Eight Billion!
November 19, 2022 by Alexis Tarkalson This last Tuesday the world saw its population officially reach eight billion. Reactions were mixed but unfortunately the loudest reactions were cries of dismay. The fear of overpopulation, climate change, and dismal conditions of...