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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InsightsWhatever the Supreme Court decides on student loans, Utah families will be affected
Read More: Whatever the Supreme Court decides on student loans, Utah families will be affectedStudent loan cancellation might sound good now but would not address core problems – and even if constitutional, it would cause more problems down the line.
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InsightsUtah families: An economic snapshot
Read More: Utah families: An economic snapshotWhere have Utah families been over the last five years and where are they now? The answers should help frame economic questions as policymakers prepare for next year’s legislative session.
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TakeawaysGen Z is lonely. Here’s what parents should know
Read More: Gen Z is lonely. Here’s what parents should knowKey things parents can do to help fight the loneliness epidemic among Gen Z.
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InsightsHow to push back against loneliness as a way of life
Read More: How to push back against loneliness as a way of lifeThere are things government can do to help with America’s epidemic of isolation, but other people and civic institutions are the real answer.
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InsightsHelping mental health and marriage
Read More: Helping mental health and marriageMental health struggles take a toll on overall health and ability to perform and function in daily life. They impact family relationships, including marriage.
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InsightsPolicymakers should meet families where they are
Read More: Policymakers should meet families where they arePolicy approaches should empower families to pursue their own remedies to their own problems, instead of offering solutions to some families while doing little for families for whom the solutions…
