A study of more than 17,000 married people found that those dependent on a spouse for health insurance were less likely to divorce Here at Unmarried America, we believe that no one should have to marry to get access to something so fundamental as health insurance. And yet, there is evidence that some people do […]

Some stigmatized groups, such as gays and lesbians, make progress in pushing back against the stigma when they see themselves as part of a group. Historically, that could mean participating in a social movement, but there can be progress even short of that. Identifying with other people like you, feeling a bond with them, and […]

I fear that single people who are not seniors and who have no children are among the most underserved populations in the United States. When they are in need, they may have more trouble getting help than seniors or families that include children.

Of all the people President-Elect Joe Biden has chosen to fill top positions in his administration, one has become a special target of criticism and bickering. Neera Tanden is Biden’s pick to lead the Office of Management and Budget, an agency described by the Washington Post as playing “a crucial role in setting the president’s […]

It is a daunting and frustrating endeavor, trying to transform the U.S. into a more just place for people who are single. As other groups, such as sexual minorities, make significant strides toward equality, unmarried Americans are again and again left ignored and unprotected. Something has been shifting over the past decade or so, though, […]

It’s voting season. And separately, I’ll explain what’s wrong with how we refer to single people and why that matters.

A decade or so ago in South Korea, the most common household was comprised of four people. Now that number is one. There are more single-person households than households with couples or families or any other group of people. The marriage rate and the birth rate have hit all-time lows.

Colleges and universities are on the cusp of reopening for the fall term. According to data published in the Chronicle of Higher Education a few days ago (July 29, 2020), nearly a quarter of the colleges and universities in the U.S. (23.5%) are planning to have courses that convene primarily or fully in person. Another […]

Even before the nationwide lockdowns, there were far too many people in the U.S. with not enough to eat. The pandemic has exacerbated that disturbing reality. More single than married people are suffering. Single people typically have far less money than married people, for a variety of reasons included discriminatory practices written into the laws […]

Two facts are indisputable, and they add up to a colossal disadvantage to black Americans. First, people who are officially married are the recipients of massive unearned benefits and protections. Second, far fewer black Americans than white Americans are married.