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Pope Leo vs. the Machines of Loving Grace
by William Jones, Compact Magazine
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The Loneliness Behind the Sober Generation
by Samuel J. Abrams, AEI
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Ep. 1974 - Xi Jinping Threatens WAR During Trump's Trip to China
by The Michael Knowles Show, Apple Podcasts
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Voters Overwhelmingly Support White House Draft Executive Order to Protect Americans From Cyber Threats
by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal
News Image May 18, 2026
Pope Leo vs. the Machines of Loving Grace
by William Jones, Compact Magazine
News Image May 18, 2026
The Loneliness Behind the Sober Generation
by Samuel J. Abrams, AEI
News Image May 14, 2026
Ep. 1974 - Xi Jinping Threatens WAR During Trump's Trip to China
by The Michael Knowles Show, Apple Podcasts
News Image May 14, 2026
Voters Overwhelmingly Support White House Draft Executive Order to Protect Americans From Cyber Threats
by Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell, The Daily Signal

Marriage

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May 19, 2026

Simulated Soulmates: How Common are AI Companions? 

by Brian J. Willoughby, Jason S. Carroll and Michael Toscano
May 18, 2026

One Reason Men Are Less Marriageable: Low-Cost Sex

by Maria Baer, Brad Wilcox and Jason S. Carroll
May 13, 2026

The Currency of Connection: Moving Beyond the Money Fight to Marital Unity

by Andrea Gurney
May 12, 2026

New Report: Strengthening Families in Arizona

by Brad Wilcox and Grant Bailey
May 19, 2026

Simulated Soulmates: How Common are AI Companions? 

by Brian J. Willoughby, Jason S. Carroll and Michael Toscano
May 18, 2026

One Reason Men Are Less Marriageable: Low-Cost Sex

by Maria Baer, Brad Wilcox and Jason S. Carroll
May 13, 2026

The Currency of Connection: Moving Beyond the Money Fight to Marital Unity

by Andrea Gurney
May 12, 2026

New Report: Strengthening Families in Arizona

by Brad Wilcox and Grant Bailey

Parenting

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May 15, 2026

New Legislation Seeks to Address the Decline in Play

by Ivana Greco
May 14, 2026

By 20 to 1, Americans Want the White House to Safety Test AI

by Michael Toscano, Ken Burchfiel and Daniel Cochrane
May 11, 2026

Ready to Parent: Helping Couples Overcome the Fear of Parenthood

by Alan J. Hawkins
May 8, 2026

This Mother's Day, Ditch the Mom Guilt. Embrace the Joy

by Ashley McGuire
May 15, 2026

New Legislation Seeks to Address the Decline in Play

by Ivana Greco
May 14, 2026

By 20 to 1, Americans Want the White House to Safety Test AI

by Michael Toscano, Ken Burchfiel and Daniel Cochrane
May 11, 2026

Ready to Parent: Helping Couples Overcome the Fear of Parenthood

by Alan J. Hawkins
May 8, 2026

This Mother's Day, Ditch the Mom Guilt. Embrace the Joy

by Ashley McGuire

Society & Culture

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May 7, 2026

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Mother

by Amy Julia Becker
May 7, 2026

Moms, Forget Work-Life Balance! Seek Family Flourishing Instead

by Nadya Williams
May 6, 2026

5 Questions With Family Studies: Emma Waters Reflects on Maternal Middle Spaces

by Dixie Dillon Lane
May 5, 2026

New IFS Brief: More Screen Time, Less Play Time For America's Kids

by Michael Toscano, Lyman Stone and Grant Bailey
May 7, 2026

Confessions of a Middle-Aged Mother

by Amy Julia Becker
May 7, 2026

Moms, Forget Work-Life Balance! Seek Family Flourishing Instead

by Nadya Williams
May 6, 2026

5 Questions With Family Studies: Emma Waters Reflects on Maternal Middle Spaces

by Dixie Dillon Lane
May 5, 2026

New IFS Brief: More Screen Time, Less Play Time For America's Kids

by Michael Toscano, Lyman Stone and Grant Bailey

Featured Publications

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Renewing Arizona Families: Why Strong Families are Central to Arizona’s Future

Brief

Artificial Intelligence and Theories of Personhood: A Critical Appraisal

Report

Advancing the Path to Success: How States Can Teach the Success Sequence to Youth

Report

Family Structure Index, 2026: A Hope and a Future

Report

Renewing Arizona Families: Why Strong Families are Central to Arizona’s Future

Brief

Artificial Intelligence and Theories of Personhood: A Critical Appraisal

Report

Advancing the Path to Success: How States Can Teach the Success Sequence to Youth

Report

Family Structure Index, 2026: A Hope and a Future

Relationships

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April 30, 2026

Fertility Decline Is Broad-Based Across Education Levels

by Melissa S. Kearney and Phillip Levine

April 28, 2026

What 'The Drama' Gets Right—and Wrong—About Gen Z and Marriage

by Joseph Holmes

April 27, 2026

Marital Horizons: The Motivating Power of Marriage for Young Men

by Jason S. Carroll

Health & Wellbeing

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April 6, 2026

Picky Eaters: A Modern American Phenomenon

by Nadya Williams

March 31, 2026

Big Tech Goes to Trial and Loses, But The Battle Is Far From Over

by Emily Harrison

March 17, 2026

Don't Forget the Fathers: How Pregnancy Centers Champion Family Formation

by Alexander Hettinga

Podcasts

Why Families are Fleeing Blue States with Brad Wilcox

Why Families are Fleeing Blue States with Brad Wilcox

Hosted by The Narrative

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Are We In a Romantic Recession?

Are We In a Romantic Recession?

Hosted by The Drew Mariani Show

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Surnames and Marital Stability – Lyman Stone, 4/17/26 (1072)

Surnames and Marital Stability – Lyman Stone, 4/17/26 (1072)

Hosted by Issues, Etc.

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Can Families Survive the Digital Revolution? with Michael Toscano

Can Families Survive the Digital Revolution? with Michael Toscano

Hosted by Catholic in America, Michael Toscano

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How Your iPhone Is Killing America’s Fertility Rate

How Your iPhone Is Killing America’s Fertility Rate

Hosted by Rufo & Lomez, Lyman Stone

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Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox

Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox

Hosted by The Skiff, Brad Wilcox

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Why Families are Fleeing Blue States with Brad Wilcox

Why Families are Fleeing Blue States with Brad Wilcox

Hosted by The Narrative

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Are We In a Romantic Recession?

Are We In a Romantic Recession?

Hosted by The Drew Mariani Show

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Surnames and Marital Stability – Lyman Stone, 4/17/26 (1072)

Surnames and Marital Stability – Lyman Stone, 4/17/26 (1072)

Hosted by Issues, Etc.

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Can Families Survive the Digital Revolution? with Michael Toscano

Can Families Survive the Digital Revolution? with Michael Toscano

Hosted by Catholic in America, Michael Toscano

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How Your iPhone Is Killing America’s Fertility Rate

How Your iPhone Is Killing America’s Fertility Rate

Hosted by Rufo & Lomez, Lyman Stone

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Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox

Touch Grass and Find Love | Interview: Brad Wilcox

Hosted by The Skiff, Brad Wilcox

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Politics

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May 4, 2026

U.S. Department of Ed. Addresses IFS Concerns for AI in Education

by Jared Hayden

May 1, 2026

The Left's Marriage Problem: Fewer Liberals Marry, and Liberal Teens Are Giving Up On It

by Brad Wilcox and Grant Bailey

Most Read on Family Studies

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Hard Parenting, Better Relationships: New Evidence
by Lyman Stone
What Makes Parents Feel Supported? Money, Not Babysitting
by Lyman Stone
Marriage Is Not a Meme
by Helen Roy
Young Men Aren't Checked Out. Their Hopes Are Being Frustrated
by Joseph E. Davis , Michael Toscano and Ken Burchfiel

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Brad Wilcox
Brad Wilcox
Senior Fellow, Director of the Get Married Initiative
Wendy Wang
Wendy Wang
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Michael Toscano
Michael Toscano
Senior Fellow, Director of the Family First Technology Initiative
Lyman Stone
Lyman Stone
Senior Fellow, Director of the Pronatalism Initiative
Alysse ElHage
Alysse ElHage
Editor, Family Studies
Jeanne Thum
Jeanne Thum
Finance and Operations Manager
Grant Bailey
Grant Bailey
Research Fellow and IFS Insights Editor
Ken Burchfiel
Ken Burchfiel
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