Life and Family Initiative publication

Why the Super Bowl Is Good for America

Patrick T. Brown

Don the jersey, embrace the pageantry, and invite friends over for seven-layer dip.

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Public Discourse / February 8, 2023

Abortion via Pharmacy Is the New Pro-Life Frontier

Alexandra DeSanctis

Major U.S. pharmacy chains intend to begin dispensing chemical-abortion drugs thanks to a new Biden administration rule.

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National Review / February 3, 2023

Perspective: Conservatism’s post-Roe dilemma

Patrick T. Brown

Republicans who want the government to spend less are in conflict with those lobbying for more assistance for pregnant women and their babies.

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Desert News / February 3, 2023

Opinion: The rare bipartisan opportunity House Republicans should take advantage of

Patrick T. Brown

Republicans should be using every advantage they can get in the House, and a bipartisan issue is one not to pass up. This is especially true with the opportunity to scrutinize the Biden administration.

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CNN / January 28, 2023

The Pro-Life Movement Still Deserves a National Strategy

Alexandra DeSanctis

A national demonstration like the March reminds politicians that pro-life voters don’t intend to take the Dobbs victory as an opportunity to pack up and go home. Pro-lifers should push for change at the state level. But if pro-life Americans wish to remain an influential interest group at the national level, they would be wise not to send the message that federal politicians can brush abortion policy aside indefinitely as a matter for state lawmakers to sort out.

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The Public Discourse / January 26, 2023

My Holiday from Twitter

Alexandra DeSanctis

The world doesn’t stop spinning if you step away from social media.

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National Review / January 26, 2023

Making It Easier to Have a Child Doesn’t Require Making Birth Free

Patrick T. Brown

We can and should expand safety-net programs around birth, but for middle- and upper-class families, ensuring predictability, rather than eliminating all out-of-pocket costs, might be a better goal. 

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Institute for Family Studies / January 23, 2023

How the GOP Can Make Childbirth Affordable Without Breaking the Bank

Patrick T. Brown

A truly pro-life party should better address the financial strains new parents face.

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The Dispatch / January 23, 2023

Why We’re Still Marching for Life

Alexandra DeSanctis

In a post-Roe America, the fight to end abortion is as fierce as ever.

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National Review / January 20, 2023

Fathers Can Help Prevent Abortion

Sophie Pfaff

Society should recognize that both parents have duties to their unborn children

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National Review / January 19, 2023

The Joy of Life in a Post-Roe World

Ryan T. Anderson

The Church’s no to abortion is because of a fundamental yes to life.

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Word On Fire / January 19, 2023

The Case for Child Care at Work

Patrick T. Brown

Companies competing for workers can stand out by being family friendly and offering benefits tailored for parents.

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Deseret News / January 16, 2023