by United Families International | Sep 5, 2012 | Family, Schools, Values
Clint Eastwood’s speech at the Republic National Convention sure made waves this past week. Like many others, I thought the timing of the speech and some of the content was a bit unusual – but there were some elements that I loved. I especially appreciated how candid...
by United Families International | May 10, 2012 | Cohabitation, Polls, Religious Freedom, Schools
Here’s the question we asked our readers: “Should a private religious school have the right to fire a teacher who is pregnant out of wedlock? “ Here’s how readers responded: 81 Percent Yes 15 Percent No 4 Percent Unsure This question is a result of...
by United Families International | Apr 11, 2012 | Free Speech, Religious Freedom, Schools
Diane Robertson The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees the rights to freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. However, all over the nation businesses, the government, schools, and universities are revoking those rights because...
by United Families International | Mar 26, 2012 | Child Development, Parents, Schools, UFI Blog
Ann Bailey “Childhood obesity” is regularly in the headlines – in fact it is often referred to as an “epidemic.” Last year Michelle Obama launched a special initiative to fight it and just last month you may recall the uproar surrounding a lunchroom worker who forced...
by United Families International | Jan 16, 2012 | Same-Sex Attraction, Schools, UFI Blog
Scott M. Soulier All students need to be as safe as possible in school. It has long been asserted (and is superficially plausible) that bullying from other students, loss of friendship, and other external influences cause the depression, mental illness, and worst of...
by United Families International | Nov 11, 2011 | Parental Rights, Polls, Schools, UFI Blog
Here’s the question we asked UFI readers: “Is it a good idea for schools to require parental consent in order for students to participate in a school club?” Here’s how readers responded: 98 Percent Yes 2 Percent No We asked this question...