For Black Boys, Family Structure Still Matters
A new study on economic opportunity has been widely misinterpreted.
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Sorry, NYT: For Child Poverty, Family Structure Still Matters
Single parenthood is not "the" factor driving child poverty in America, but it is "a" factor.
Are Red or Blue Families More Stable?
Despite what Nick Kristof argues, conservative families remain more stable than liberal ones.
Why Marriage Matters
Millennials who have a baby outside of marriage are more likely to end up as single parents or paying child support, both of which increase the odds of poverty.
Hey Guys, Put a Ring on It
Married men tend to be healthier and wealthier than their unmarried counterparts and to enjoy better their sex lives.
Three Reasons Not to Make This January Your Divorce Month
Putting thoughts of divorce aside over the holidays, unhappy spouses are more likely to think about it in the new year.
How Marriage and Single Parenthood Affected the 2016 Election
In post-2016 election takes, one factor has largely been overlooked: the family factor. At first glance, 2016 looks no different than previous elections, but that is not the case.
The Government’s Family Policy Shouldn’t Ignore One-Third of Families
Government family policy shouldn't ignore one-third of families. Yet that's just what Hillary Clinton's child-care proposal does.
As the Family Goes, So Go the Public Schools
A look at the performance of Florida schools and students shows that kids do best when they live in married-parent families.
Welfare and Marriage in Fishtown
Government policy should not make the receipt of healthcare or food assistance conditional on being unmarried.