Center for Christian Virtue

A Columbus-based religious advocacy group, the Center for Christian Virtue, has urged federal prosecutors in Ohio to enforce the 1873 Comstock Act against mail-order providers of abortion medications like mifepristone. The group argues that prior non-enforcement of the law was a policy choice, not a legal determination of unenforceability, as the Supreme Court has not yet banned mail-order abortion drug distribution.

A 2026 Family Structure Index by the Center for Christian Virtue and Institute for Family Studies highlights geographic divides in family stability, with red states like Utah leading in marriage rates and economic mobility, while blue states like New Mexico lag. The report links family structure to economic outcomes and criticizes government programs for failing to replace strong family institutions.

A 2026 study by the Center for Christian Virtue and Institute for Family Studies ranks states based on family stability, marriage rates, and economic factors, highlighting red states as more favorable for family life compared to blue states. The report notes declining belief in the American Dream and criticizes government programs for failing to address family structure issues.