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The Reality of Social Media Part 3: BeReal
By Kenna Rose   |   07.02.24
Even though social media isn’t yet 50 years old, warnings against it have become a bipartisan concern. But it’s also a huge part of our world, used by many people to connect and businesses to engage with their clientele. For parents especially, it can be stressful to figure out how to monitor their children’s use of social media and let’s face it, it can even be difficult for adults.
Brutal Violence Rises To ‘Crisis’ Levels in Anti-God Education
By Alex Newman   |   07.01.24
Teachers are under attack — literally. Violent and indoctrinated students in government schools across the United States and beyond are increasingly beating not just each other, but even their teachers, according to a flurry of nationwide reports based on a survey of teachers that found startling levels of violence against educators.
Divided? Or Not So Much?
By Thomas Hampson   |   06.29.24
Regardless of their claimed party affiliation, average Americans are more unified in their opinions than it might appear. It doesn’t seem that way when we watch the news or read the paper, and sometimes even when we discuss issues one-on-one. An outside observer might even think we are hopelessly divided.
Dragging Your Kids Down With Them: Part 2
By Ecce Verum   |   06.28.24
Last time, we pointed out the abnormally odd wickedness of drag queens and we asked the question: Why this? What possible worldview advocates for a man, dressed like a woman, wearing freakish makeup, and reading a sexually deviant book to third graders? Our search for the answer took us on a brief trip through queer theory, the philosophy committed to destroying traditional sexual ethics.
Inclusivity: The Death Word of the Modern Era
Who among us wants to feel “excluded?” From the time we are children we want to be picked for “the team.” As teens, there is a longing to be part of a clique—the inner circle that sets you apart from the masses. 
Parents Matter
By David E. Smith   |   06.28.24
Earlier this month, the California State Senate passed a bill prohibiting schools from notifying parents if their child wants to use a different name and pronoun at school. The passage of this secrecy bill not only usurps parental rights but also fosters an "us versus them" mentality,
American Heritage Girls: An Alternative to Girl Scouts
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.27.24
Near the end of May, we discussed Boy Scouts and their name change to “Scouting America.” In the article, we excitedly highlighted Trail Life USA as the Christian, conservative alternative to Boy Scouts. Unfortunately, within scouting, the influence of the left is not limited to the Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts, too, has been infected with a liberal agenda.  
Tamela’s Story
By Alyssa Sonnenburg   |   06.26.24
Women are often told that abortion is their only option if they wish to pursue a career or get an education. “You will never have a career if keep your baby.” “You will never finish college if you choose to have your child.”
Early Bird Deadline for 2024 IFI Banquet Approaching!
By David E. Smith   |   06.25.24
We are ecstatic that Allie Beth Stuckey — Christian wife, mother, writer, author, and podcast host with Blaze Media — will be the keynote speaker at the Illinios Family Institute 2024 Annual Banquet! Tickets are limited, so grab yours today!
10 Reasons to Oppose High Potency Marijuana Rescheduling
By Kathy Valente   |   06.25.24
Illinois Family Institute continues to highlight overwhelming evidence of the costs and consequences of legal high-potency marijuana, but too many of us are either dismissing or ignoring the ramifications. We simply do not understand what this policy means for families, communities, schools, workplaces, and roadways. And many who have lost loved ones to addiction or worse know all too well.
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