Marybeth Hicks

Marybeth Hicks

Marybeth Hicks is a weekly columnist for the The Washington Times and the founder and editor of OntheCulture.com, a blog for American women about the things that matter most. She is the author of Don't Let the Kids Drink the Kool-Aid: Confronting the Left's Assault on Our Families, Faith, and Freedom (Regnery Publishers, 2011). Mrs. Hicks began her career as a writer in the Reagan White House, and later was a communications specialist in the educational, healthcare and corporate sectors. A Michigan resident, she served as a gubernatorial appointee to the board of the Michigan Children’s Trust Fund. She currently serves on the national advisory boards of the Parents Television Council and Eduguide, a non-profit that promotes school success. Mrs. Hicks is a graduate of Michigan State University. She and her husband make their home in Michigan and are the parents of four children.

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Teachable Moments Emerge From Trayvon Martin Case

Jul 18, 2013
Gay Friend Offers a Teachable Moment About Truth and Love
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Gay Friend Offers a Teachable Moment About Truth and Love

Jul 11, 2013
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Parental Responsibility Trumps Child’s Privacy

Apr 24, 2013
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Parents Must Find Time Away From Children

Apr 17, 2013
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Sullen Tween Daughter Need Not Be the Norm

Apr 10, 2013
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Are Classes Too Sexy for Fourth Grade Students?

Mar 27, 2013
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Parents Let Teens do Stupid Things

Mar 13, 2013
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Divorcing Dad Wants Limits on Children's Media Exposure

Mar 7, 2013
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Giving Up but Holding On to Hope in Our Changing Culture

Feb 27, 2013
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Child Raised Well is Notable Achievement

Jan 30, 2013
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Abortion Remains a Big Deal 40 Years After Roe

Jan 24, 2013
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“Gay Sin” Survey Reveals We’re Playing God on Moral Questions

Jan 16, 2013
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Stand with Hobby Lobby for Religious Liberty

Jan 9, 2013
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The Character of Our Culture Defines Our Children

Dec 20, 2012
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With Right to Work, Hell Freezes Over in Mich.

Dec 12, 2012
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A Parent's Potshot Heard 'Round the World

Dec 5, 2012
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Civic Illiteracy Won the White House for Obama

Nov 14, 2012
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Time to Temper the Political Discourse

Nov 7, 2012
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Unmusical Pro-Obama Ditty is Seriously Laughable

Oct 31, 2012
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Economic Issues, Not Abortion, Worry Women the Most

Oct 17, 2012
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Philadelphia Teacher Turned Citizen Mission into a Joke

Oct 11, 2012
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It’s Up To Parents To Pull Plug On Internet

Oct 4, 2012
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Look Out For Eroding of Parental Authority

Sep 29, 2012
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Look Out for Eroding of Parental Authority

Sep 26, 2012
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Academic Liberalism Replaced with Leftism

Sep 20, 2012
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Chicago Teacher Strike is Not For the Children

Sep 12, 2012
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Given a Fighting Chance, Little Pearl Thrives

Sep 5, 2012
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CodePink Won't Make me Blush or See Red

Aug 29, 2012
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Selfish Akin Bringing GOP Down With Him

Aug 22, 2012
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Newswoman’s Analysis Betrays Bias … or is it Ignorance?

Aug 16, 2012
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Penn State penalty unfair, but the right thing

Jul 26, 2012
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‘Story of Stuff’ Videos Aim Stealth Indoctrination at Students

Jul 19, 2012
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The gangs in Chicago reflect wrong values

Jul 12, 2012
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California Law Would Not Be in Kids' 'Best Interest'

Jul 12, 2012
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Low confidence in public schools is warranted

Jun 28, 2012
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Rallies Call for Standing Up for Religious Freedom

Jun 7, 2012
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MTV Exploits Viewers to Make a Quick Buck

May 24, 2012
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'Runner' Introduces Mother to Son's World

May 17, 2012
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Julia’s Carefree Life Offers No Real Appeal

May 9, 2012
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When Bullying For the Gay Agenda is OK

May 3, 2012
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For Societal Well-Being, Marriage is Foundational

Apr 25, 2012
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'Mommy Wars' Is Class Warfare in Disguise

Apr 19, 2012
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Democrats' 'War' Talk Says Women Are Gullible

Apr 12, 2012
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Trayvon Martin Case Shows 'Racist' Epithet Persists

Apr 5, 2012
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Fathering Daughters The Old-Fashioned Way

Mar 29, 2012
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A Sad True Story Shows Morality is Lacking

Mar 22, 2012
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Furor Obscures Real Issue: Religious Liberty

Mar 13, 2012
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'Why?' of Ohio Shooting Deeper Than Bullying

Feb 29, 2012
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Obama's Values Spark Return of Culture Wars

Feb 23, 2012
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'Frack Nation' Digs Up the Not-So-Scary Truth

Feb 15, 2012