First in Family: Red States Pulling Ahead on Marriage and Kids

or years, America’s elites have argued that blue states—with their generous family policies and better-educated populations—are better equipped to foster strong families. But according to the 2026 Family Structure Index, a new interactive report from the Center for Christian Virtue and Institute for Family Studies, the demographic trends tell a different story: red states manage to attract more families and foster higher marriage and fertility rates.

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When Schools Overreach: HB 355 and the Threat to Parents and Students in Virginia

While such invasive mental health screening is inappropriate for public schools, legislators have deliberately structured the screening as opt-out rather than opt-in to maximize participation. Many parents do not realize the inappropriate questions that public school districts are posing to their children. The Fairfax County Youth Survey, for example, asks children in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 about their drug use and sexual proclivities.

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Woman goes to ER for back pain, offered assisted dying

A woman in Canada seeking treatment for severe back pain at an emergency room was reportedly offered assisted dying instead of proper medical care. According to reports, medical staff suggested Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) as a solution to her chronic pain rather than exploring further treatment options or providing adequate pain management.

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