Rising Unwed Pregnancy and Childbearing across Educational and Racial Groups
Feb 14, 2018
Nonmarital childbearing has increased dramatically in the United States. In 1960, roughly 5 percent of births were outside of marriage. Today, over 40 percent of children are born to single mothers. This trend is troubling, considering that children are on average at-risk for poorer outcomes when raised outside a married-parent home.1 As we explain in our recent report, Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage: The Rise in Unwed Childbearing, several factors contributed to the increase in nonmarital births. The most significant factors, however, have been the decline in “shotgun marriage” (unions occurring between a nonmarital conception and a birth) and the drop in marriage altogether.
He's Always Lucas First
Feb 9, 2018
Mr. President,
There is good news. There is great news. And then there is the story of Lucas Warren of Dalton, Georgia.
I do not know Lucas. For he is only 18 months old – and so has the good sense not to consort with politicians. But like millions of Americans who have not met Lucas, I will never forget him.
A Threat to Marriage from the EEOC
Feb 9, 2018
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission may seem like an unlikely threat to religious liberty and the institution of marriage. After all, the federal agency was created to combat workplace discrimination by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But sadly, the agency created to fight discrimination now threatens to discriminate itself; one nominee to the commission’s five-member board wants to use the federal agency’s power to undermine our nation’s founding principles.
A Betrayal of Limited-Government Conservatism
Feb 9, 2018
Last night, Congress passed a continuing resolution (CR) that will keep the federal government funded through March 23. This is the fifth Continuing Resolution of the fiscal year—a sixth may be needed before March 23, since both parties have agreed to begin debate on an immigration bill next week.
February 15, 2018- Mobile Office Visit to Washington County
Feb 8, 2018
What: Mobile Office Visit to Springdale
When: Thursday February 15th, 2018 @ 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Where: Springdale Town Hall, 118 Lion Boulevard, Springdale, UT 84767
February 15, 2018 - Mobile Office Visit to Washington County
Feb 7, 2018
What: Mobile Office Visit to Rockville
When: Thursday, February 15th, 2018 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Where: Rockville Town Hall, 43 East Main, Rockville, UT 84763
February 7, 2018 – Mobile Office Visit to Utah County
Feb 7, 2018
What: Mobile Office to Woodland Hills
When: Wednesday February 7, 2018 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Where: Woodland Hills City Office, 690 S Woodland Hills Dr., Woodland Hills, UT 84653
Sen. Lee Statement on Passing of Jon Huntsman Sr.
Feb 2, 2018
From humble beginnings to hard-earned professional success, Jon Huntsman Sr. exemplified the American Dream. He touched thousands through his philanthropic work, including founding Utah’s Huntsman Cancer Institute, and consistently looked for ways to serve his fellow man. He was a great American, and his legacy will be felt for years to come. My heart goes out to his family at home and abroad.
Against Nationalizing 5G
Feb 2, 2018
5G, or 5th Generation, is the next step in wireless spectrum. It will likely be faster, more efficient, and could lead to advancements that allow for self-driving cars, drones, and virtual reality.
And the government is thinking of nationalizing it.
