Policy
Family
The foundation of a successful society lies within the institution of the family. We have an obligation to protect the integrity and autonomy of the family, with parents being the rightful leaders of the institution. By implementing sound, principled family policy, we protect every facet of our American way of life. With united families, we put our next generation in the best position to succeed by ensuring that they have the support and liberty to achieve the American dream.
A nation cannot stand without a unified people. That is why protecting the institution of the family is of utmost importance. As the individuals who know their children best, parents should know that the law serves to defend and protect their right to lead their family independent of undue government influence.
Published Research
Conversations
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Can Americans learn to disagree better?
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Resilient Families in a Shifting Economy: Foundations for the Future
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Who should protect kids online? | Joel Thayer & Chris Marchese
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Our future depends on the families we build today
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Is having a family even doable these days?
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What policymakers can do to support families
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Should families serve the economy… or the other way around?
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Why starting a family can feel out of reach
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What’s putting pressure on families today?
Insights & Takeaways
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CommentaryTracking ‘two-parent privilege’ in Utah
Read More: Tracking ‘two-parent privilege’ in UtahChildren in married families do better in school and in life. State agencies can do a better job of tracking these metrics.
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CommentaryHow to strengthen the ‘success sequence’ in Utah
Read More: How to strengthen the ‘success sequence’ in UtahGrowing numbers of young adults across America — including here in Utah — are moving into adulthood without a durable connection to two benchmarks strongly connected to human well-being: work…
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TakeawaysPregnant Workers Fairness Act: What expectant mothers need to know
Read More: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What expectant mothers need to knowThe new act increases accommodations for pregnant women in the workplace.
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InsightsHow the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help this Utah nurse
Read More: How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act could help this Utah nurseShalayna’s story as a working nurse sheds light on a common problem for Utah’s pregnant and postpartum healthcare workers.
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InsightsThe Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps support families
Read More: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act helps support familiesWe take a deeper look into how the bill came to be, its benefits and possible unintended consequences, and its implications for employers.
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CommentaryThe ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it matters
Read More: The ‘Utah family miracle’ and why it mattersUtah’s economic success cannot be separated from the strength and stability of its families.
