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The Rundown: Child Poverty, Ending Pride, Expanding School Choice
Earlier this week, Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) and the Institute for Family Studies released a new report revealing the disastrous effects of marriage decline and family collapse across America. The report includes the Family Structure Index, which ranks all 50 US states based on their family culture, and a strategic plan to rebuild families with public policy and cultural solutions in Ohio. As CCV President Aaron Baer shared with Cleveland.com, the data shows that the best way to reduce poverty–especially child poverty–and decrease the demand for government assistance programs is to ensure strong, stable marriages and families.
LIVESTREAM: How Marriage Will Decrease Crime and Poverty, Increase Graduation
Marriage and Family Collapse is Driving Child Poverty, Violence, and Educational Decline – Join Our Livestream to Hear from Aaron Baer and Brad Wilcox
The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), in partnership with Brad Wilcox and the Institute for Family Studies, reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family have had on Ohio and America.
Ohio Ranked 29th in New Family Structure Index
The 2025 Hope and a Future report from Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) reveals the disastrous effects the decline of marriage and the collapse of the family has had on Ohio and America. The report includes the first edition of the Family Structure Index by CCV and the Institute for Family Studies, which ranks all 50 states according to the health of their family culture.
NEW REPORT: How the Collapse of Family is Stunting the Nation’s Growth
Center for Christian Virtue’s Hope and a Future report dives deep into how the breakdown of family is driving child poverty, addiction, violence, and worsening educational outcomes
DEI is Silently Robbing Your Education with Rachel O'Brien
Rachel O'Brien joins this week's episode of The Narrative! As concerns about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are on the rise across Ohio, Rachel sits down with the guys to take a hard look at the ever-expanding DEI budgets at colleges and universities and how these institutions are diverting funds away from students' core educational needs.
BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Senate Passes CCV-backed SB1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges
Moments ago, the Ohio Senate passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).
Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
Senate committee passes CCV-backed bill to ban DEI at Ohio's colleges!
The Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee has just passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1).
Sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
Watch Possible Vote on Senate Bill 1 to Ban Discriminatory DEI at Ohio's State Colleges
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), may receive a vote in the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, February 13–at 9:00 am.
Watch third hearing for bill to ban discriminatory DEI at Ohio's state colleges!
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive its third hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday, February 11, at 2:00 pm.
Known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, and required statements; spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent; and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions at Ohio's state colleges and universities.
A Closer Look at Trump's Executive Orders
After only 18 days in office, President Trump has gotten to work signing Executive Orders—over 75 and counting!
On this special episode of The Narrative, CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews run through their lists of notable Executive Orders the President has introduced and signed.
Watch Monty Lobb testify on bill to ban DEI at Ohio’s universities
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), sponsored by Senator Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing before the Ohio Senate Higher Education Committee today–Wednesday, January 29–at 2:15 pm.
Also known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, SB1 would ban DEI courses, training, required statements, spending on DEI initiatives or programs with the same intent, and political and ideological litmus tests in all hiring, promotion, and admissions decisions. CCV's Christian Business Partnership Executive Director Dr. Monty Lobb is scheduled to give proponent testimony on the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.
STATEMENT: Jon Husted Selected for U.S. Senate Seat
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has selected Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted to fill Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. The father of three and husband of Tina Husted, Lt. Governor Husted has served as the Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives and Secretary of State.
Read the statement from Center for Christian Virtue President Aaron Baer.
Trudeau's Exit: Canada's Crisis or Conservatism's Comeback? with Jim Geraghty
Jim Geraghty, Senior Correspondent for the National Review, joins CCV President Aaron Baer and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this week's episode of The Narrative to discuss Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canada's Prime Minister. Jim shares how Trudeau's resignation is actually related to the leftist initiatives that have consistently failed US citizens, including the current disastrous mismanagement of LA's wildfires.
The Rundown: New year, new administration, new General Assembly
Passed by the Ohio legislature at the end of the 135th General Assembly last month, Governor DeWine signed the CCV-backed House Bill 8 (HB8) into law yesterday. HB8, also known as the Parents' Bill of Rights, protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding their child’s upbringing, care, and education, and also protects students' right to receive religious education during the school day through religious released time programs like LifeWise Academy and School Ministries Ohio.
BREAKING: Governor Signs Parents’ Bill of Rights, School Religious Released Time (HB8)!
Governor Mike DeWine has signed the CCV-backed House Bill 8 to promote parental rights and the safety of children: 1) The Parents' Bill of Rights protects the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding their child’s upbringing, care, and education. 2) HB8 also protects students' right to receive religious education during the school day through religious released time.
