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September 12, 2023
Sociologist Brad Wilcox: Marriage is one of the strongest predictors of happiness for Americans
Brad Wilcox shares the latest research which finds married Americans are much happier than singles. He explains why it’s important for society to encourage young adults to pursue serious relationships….
September 12, 2023
Who Is Happiest? Married Mothers and Fathers, Per the Latest General Social Survey
Social media and mainstream media are replete with stories suggesting marriage and parenthood are not fulfilling, especially for women. Not surprisingly, many Americans now believe the key to being happy is a good education, work,…
August 31, 2023
Where Are The Energy Stamps, Joe?
…consumers who can afford only gas-powered vehicles. The administration’s green energy vision also includes mandating carbon-free electricity by 2035, requiring massive expansions in costly wind, solar, and other renewable energy. In states such as…
August 24, 2023
Baby Boom Or Bust
…says. I ask why not. “We can’t afford it,” Nicole replies. What costs in particular do they have in mind? “Everything,” Isaac begins. “Health care. … But honestly, it’s just…
August 24, 2023
The Hill that Public Education Dies on: Transgender Policies’ Utter Contempt for Parents
An unmistakable fault line is emerging between much of public education and many of those it serves, particularly parents, on transgender issues. Put bluntly, a strong majority of Americans—57 percent…
August 22, 2023
Is Paid Leave a Pro-Growth Policy?
…helping them afford some time off after having a kid. Strain suggests expanding the earned income tax credit to let workers save extra income for unpaid leave. This would also…
August 17, 2023
The ‘Utah Family Miracle’ and Why It Matters
Utah ranks at the top of many rankings of state performance across America. But perhaps the Beehive State is best known for its top rankings on the economic front. The…
August 16, 2023
How to Strengthen the ‘Success Sequence’ in Utah
Growing 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…
August 14, 2023
Keep the Utah Family Miracle Going Strong
Utah lands at the top of many rankings of state performance across America. But the Beehive State is perhaps best known for its top rankings on the economic front. Utah’s…
August 12, 2023
Gen Z Shouldn’t Dismiss Marriage So Lightly
A viral TikTok video doesn’t pull any punches in depicting the so-called negatives of marriage and motherhood for young women. The video, that has been racking up millions of views, shows a…