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February 16, 2026

Want a Great Life Hack? Marry in Your 20s

by Brad Wilcox and Maria Baer

February 12, 2026

The Conservative Case for More Pro-Marriage Democrats

by Delano Squires

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by Nadya Williams

February 13, 2026

Why Every College Needs a Marriage Preparation Office

by Leah Libresco Sargeant

February 12, 2026

What’s Killing Romance for Young Adults? A Lack of Confidence

by Autumn Zeoli and Sophie Anderson

February 10, 2026

Today's Young Adults Are in a Dating Recession

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February 17, 2026

Ian Rowe, Brad Wilcox to Testify on "Success Sequence" at Ohio Statehouse

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February 14, 2026

Welcome to the dating recession: Why young Americans are giving up on love

by Maria Baer and Brad Wilcox, Fox News

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February 12, 2026

Should Indiana Schools Teach The Success Sequence

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February 11, 2026

Get Married Young

by Brad Wilcox, Compact

February 17, 2026

Ian Rowe, Brad Wilcox to Testify on "Success Sequence" at Ohio Statehouse

by Center for Christian Virtue

February 14, 2026

Welcome to the dating recession: Why young Americans are giving up on love

by Maria Baer and Brad Wilcox, Fox News

February 12, 2026

Should Indiana Schools Teach The Success Sequence

by Peter Greene, Forbes

February 11, 2026

Get Married Young

by Brad Wilcox, Compact

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February 16, 2026

Want a Great Life Hack? Marry in Your 20s

by Brad Wilcox and Maria Baer

February 13, 2026

Why Every College Needs a Marriage Preparation Office

by Leah Libresco Sargeant

February 12, 2026

The Conservative Case for More Pro-Marriage Democrats

by Delano Squires

February 12, 2026

What’s Killing Romance for Young Adults? A Lack of Confidence

by Autumn Zeoli and Sophie Anderson

February 16, 2026

Want a Great Life Hack? Marry in Your 20s

by Brad Wilcox and Maria Baer

February 13, 2026

Why Every College Needs a Marriage Preparation Office

by Leah Libresco Sargeant

February 12, 2026

The Conservative Case for More Pro-Marriage Democrats

by Delano Squires

February 12, 2026

What’s Killing Romance for Young Adults? A Lack of Confidence

by Autumn Zeoli and Sophie Anderson

Parenting

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February 17, 2026

We Need Realistic Conversations About the Costs of Raising Kids

by Nadya Williams

February 5, 2026

To Make Families Feel Welcome, Join the Step Stool Revolution

by Dixie Dillon Lane

January 30, 2026

Parents Need Help Accessing Gifted Programs for Their Kids

by Nicholas Zill

January 28, 2026

Republicans Are Not Doing Enough to Protect Families From Big Tech

by Maria Baer and Brad Wilcox

February 17, 2026

We Need Realistic Conversations About the Costs of Raising Kids

by Nadya Williams

February 5, 2026

To Make Families Feel Welcome, Join the Step Stool Revolution

by Dixie Dillon Lane

January 30, 2026

Parents Need Help Accessing Gifted Programs for Their Kids

by Nicholas Zill

January 28, 2026

Republicans Are Not Doing Enough to Protect Families From Big Tech

by Maria Baer and Brad Wilcox

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February 4, 2026

What Will Artificial Intelligence Do to Birthrates?

by Dan Hess

February 3, 2026

From Date Nights to Dances, Communities Celebrate Marriage

by Katie MacLeod

January 29, 2026

Trump Voters in Red States Oppose AI Accelerationism

by Michael Toscano and Lyman Stone

January 27, 2026

Inflation and Fertility in the United States: Insights from New Research

by Ahmed Adesete and Clara E. Piano

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What Will Artificial Intelligence Do to Birthrates?

by Dan Hess

February 3, 2026

From Date Nights to Dances, Communities Celebrate Marriage

by Katie MacLeod

January 29, 2026

Trump Voters in Red States Oppose AI Accelerationism

by Michael Toscano and Lyman Stone

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February 10, 2026

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by Alan J. Hawkins, Brian J. Willoughby, Jason S. Carroll and Brad Wilcox

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Podcasts

Are We in a Romance Recession?

Are We in a Romance Recession?

Hosted by The Drew Mariani Show, Grant Bailey

How Do You Find the Right Person to Marry? (With Dr. Wendy Wang)

How Do You Find the Right Person to Marry? (With Dr. Wendy Wang)

Hosted by The Overthinkers, Wendy Wang

Untangling Codependency in Marriage

Untangling Codependency in Marriage

Hosted by Stronger Marriage Connection, Wendy Wang

What if mothers are happy, actually | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 175

What if mothers are happy, actually | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 175

Hosted by Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Hosted by The Smerconish Podcast, Grant Bailey

Episode 83: 5 Keys to a Strong, Stable Marriage: With Dr. Brad Wilcox

Episode 83: 5 Keys to a Strong, Stable Marriage: With Dr. Brad Wilcox

Hosted by Marriage IQ, Brad Wilcox

Are We in a Romance Recession?

Are We in a Romance Recession?

Hosted by The Drew Mariani Show, Grant Bailey

How Do You Find the Right Person to Marry? (With Dr. Wendy Wang)

How Do You Find the Right Person to Marry? (With Dr. Wendy Wang)

Hosted by The Overthinkers, Wendy Wang

Untangling Codependency in Marriage

Untangling Codependency in Marriage

Hosted by Stronger Marriage Connection, Wendy Wang

What if mothers are happy, actually | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 175

What if mothers are happy, actually | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 175

Hosted by Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Let's Talk About Sex! Because We Are Doing It Way Less

Hosted by The Smerconish Podcast, Grant Bailey

Episode 83: 5 Keys to a Strong, Stable Marriage: With Dr. Brad Wilcox

Episode 83: 5 Keys to a Strong, Stable Marriage: With Dr. Brad Wilcox

Hosted by Marriage IQ, Brad Wilcox

Politics

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February 9, 2026

7 Ways States Can Strengthen Marriage and Families

by Katie MacLeod

January 22, 2026

The Social Mobility Index: Ranking the States on Family Life

by Justin Callais, Anna Claire Flowers and Clara E. Piano

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by Amber Lapp

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by Maria Baer and Brad Wilcox

The Left’s Family Problem: Marriage and Kids Cratering Among Liberal Young Adults

by Brad Wilcox and Grant Bailey

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by Ashley McGuire

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