marriage

Our ‘Troubled’ Underclass

A new memoir by Rob Henderson captures the pain of family breakdown.

Can People Be Persuaded to ‘Get Married’? 

Brad Wilcox’s new book wagers that a marriage-skeptical culture can see the upshots of tying the knot.

Smells Like Teen Solitude

Smartphone and parenting trends have pushed off major life milestones.

What Explains America’s Marriage Downturn?

Cultural, legal, and economic changes have made it less central to daily life—and that’s a problem.

Getting Real About the Family

We are in a self-perpetuating cycle of intergenerational inequality, and too many Americans are just fine with the root cause.

Can Men Still Bring Home the Bacon?

A new report on the marriageability of men counters populist conventional wisdom.

Want to Increase Birth Rates? Focus on Marriage Rates.

Policies that encourage marriage help birth rates and have other benefits.

Hold Your Horses

A defense of preserving the status quo.