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DEI is a Lie with Rep. Josh Williams
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all the rage right now—with varying opinions, thoughts, and questions about what DEI encompasses, its impact, and what the future would look like without it.

Don't Miss Your Chance to Support Christian Schools AND Save on Your 2024 Taxes!
Did you know that you can help provide scholarships for deserving students at Christian schools in your area — at no additional cost to you? By making a gift to the Ohio Christian Education Network Scholarship Granting Organization (OCEN SGO), you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit against your Ohio state tax liability — up to $750 per individual and $1,500 for a married couple. You're redirecting your state taxes to support Christian student scholarships!

BREAKING NEWS: Ohio House Passes CCV-backed SB1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges
The Ohio House of Representatives passed the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act (SB1) yesterday by a 59-34 vote. SB1, which was amended and passed out of the Workforce and Higher Education Committee in the Ohio House by a 9-4 vote earlier in the day, now returns to the Ohio Senate for a concurrence vote on the changes before heading to Governor Mike DeWine's desk. Read the statement from Monty Lobb!

BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Court Allows Transgender Procedures On Kids to Resume
The Ohio 10th District Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the enforcement of the Center for Christian Virtue-backed Saving Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, known as House Bill 68 (HB68), effectively allowing transgender procedures on kids in Ohio to resume.

REGISTER NOW: Spring Celebration Galas with Sen. Moreno, Sen. Husted, and Sage Steele
It's big news today—table sponsorships are now available for BOTH of Center for Christian Virtue's Spring Celebration Galas!
FRIDAY, May 9: Cincinnati Gala with Sage Steele
SATURDAY, May 10: Columbus Gala with US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted
Learn more and register at CCV.org/Galas!

Smoke and Mirrors: The Devastation of Marijuana Legalization with Dr. Ken Finn
Think you know the truth about marijuana? Think again.
With the passage of Issue 2 in 2023 and new legislation being proposed to regulate the legalization of marijuana in Ohio, Dr. Ken Finn joins The Narrative to challenge common misconceptions surrounding legalized marijuana use.

Former ESPN Anchor Sage Steele to Keynote CCV's Cincinnati Gala on FRIDAY, May 9
After announcing our Columbus Gala earlier this week, we couldn't be more excited to announce Sage Steele as the keynote for Center for Christian Virtue's Cincinnati Gala on Friday, May 9. A former ESPN Anchor, Sage is a fierce advocate for women’s sports and host a podcast, The Sage Steele Show.
Mark your calendar because table sponsorships will be available shortly!

WATCH: First Hearing for the Innocence Act to Protect Kids from Porn, AI Deepfakes
House Bill 84 (HB84), sponsored by State Representatives Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Twp.) and Josh Williams (R-Sylvania Twp.), is scheduled to receive its first hearing in the Ohio House Technology and Innovation Committee today–March 11–at 10:00 am.
Known as the Innocence Act, this bill would protect children from the porn industry by requiring Ohioans to provide ID for age verification when accessing obscene websites.
The Innocence Act would also prohibit a person’s image from being used against their will to create sexual content, such as “deepfakes” made using artificial intelligence.

US Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted to Keynote Columbus Gala!
Center for Christian Virtue is THRILLED to announce that Ohio United States Senators Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted will be giving the keynote addresses at our Columbus Gala on Saturday, May 10!
Save the date now—registration for table sponsorships will be opening soon.

By God's grace, the CCV team is expanding again! Learn more and apply
The Lord, in His faithfulness, is growing the reach of Center for Christian Virtue! Because it's too big for us to accomplish on our own, we're looking to fill eight open positions at our Columbus headquarters to meet the needs before us.
Unless otherwise noted, each opening is for a full-time position in Downtown Columbus. Learn more and apply today at CCV.org/Careers!

God's Good Design for Our Bodies with Sam Allberry
Are you ready to be encouraged and challenged? Listen in to this week's episode of The Narrative as Sam Allberry explores biblical anthropology!

The Rundown: How 97% could rise above poverty
When comparing 100 large US cities, Columbus ranks 77th for middle-class income, with a range of $41,563 to $124,700, depending on household size. Unfortunately, Columbus' rank is Ohio's best with Cincinnati ranked at 93rd, Toledo at 98th, and Cleveland at 99th, where the income range is $26,025 to $78,082. However, the story doesn't have to end there. Following the "Success Sequence"—graduating from high school, securing full-time employment, and getting married before having children—would mean that as many as 97% of young adults would rise above poverty.

WATCH: Hearings for Bills to Allow Display of 10 Commandments at School, Ban DEI at Ohio Colleges
Watch Hearing for Senate Bill 34 to Allow Display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools and First House Committee Hearing on Senate Bill 1 to Ban DEI at Ohio's Colleges

Unpacking the Hope and a Future Report with Brad Wilcox
Too few young people are taking advantage of the key to stability, happiness, and well-being: marriage.
We're thrilled to welcome back Brad Wilcox, a leading sociologist, to The Narrative to dive into our report on marriage and family, Hope and a Future.

Watch: CCV's Troy McIntosh to testify on bill to expand school choice
Senate Bill 68 (SB68), sponsored by State Senator Mark Romanchuk (R-Ontario), is scheduled to receive a proponent hearing during the Ohio Senate Finance Committee session today–February 25–at 2:00 pm.
SB68 would expand Ohio's school choice program to students attending nonchartered nonpublic schools by establishing educational savings accounts (ESAs). Troy McIntosh will testify in support of the bill.

The #1 remedy for child poverty
The strongest predictor of a child’s success? Being raised by a married mom and dad.
It’s time to shift the conversation and address the real issue in Ohio: Children raised by single parents are more likely to be living below the poverty level than children living with their married moms and dads.

A Biblical Theology of Climate Change with Virgil Walker
Virgil Walker joins this week's episode of The Narrative to discuss his newest book, A Biblical Theology of Climate Change.

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.