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Oct 2024
33m 41s

The Fight to Be the Most “Pro-family”

THE ATLANTIC
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The American family continuously evolves. People are marrying later, and having fewer children. Gay people get married. People can publicly swear off marriage altogether without being ostracized. But in politics the attachment to the traditionally nuclear family seems unwavering, and especially this year.  As Republicans are losing support among women, more ... Show More
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