Who destroyed the American family?

What conservatives and liberals can learn from each other about family values

A family.

Liberals don't hate families.

It shouldn't be necessary to say this, but it is, in light of the dire warnings that conservatives have been issuing for years about the liberal war on the family. Tune into talk radio, and you'll get an earful about progressive plots to undermine family togetherness. Even in the age of philandering, twice-divorced Trump, Republicans still take for granted that they are the party of family values.

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Rachel Lu

Rachel Lu is a writer based in Roseville, Minnesota. Her work has appeared in many publications, including National Review, The American Conservative, America Magazine, and The Federalist. She previously worked as an academic philosopher, and is a Robert Novak Journalism Fellow.