The Republican war on marriage

Published September 9, 2026 11:33am ET | Updated September 9, 2026 11:33am ET



Erick Erickson is a smart, honest conservative who has successfully navigated the Trump era with his integrity intact. I find myself agreeing with him 90%-95% of the time. Which is why I found his reaction to the recent draft childcare regulations so discouraging:

Before I explain why this sentiment is so disappointing, let’s review what the new White House childcare regulations would and wouldn’t do.

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