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Marriage | Public Policy
7 Ways States Can Strengthen Marriage and FamiliesIn 7 Ways States Can Strengthen Marriage and Families, authored by Katie MacLeod and published by the Institute for Family…

Marriage | Public Policy
A Proposed Model for State Policy Initiatives to Strengthen MarriageIn A Proposed Model for State Policy Initiatives to Strengthen Marriage, authored by Alan J. Hawkins and published by the…

Gender | Public Policy
American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Position Statement on Gender Surgery…The American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ (ASPS) Position Statement on Gender Surgery for Children and Adolescents, issued February 3, 2026,…

Sex | STDs & STIs
Are condoms a reliable form of protection?According to the CDC, although condoms used consistently and correctly can reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs, they do…


