Indiana Gov. Braun Proclaims June as 'Nuclear Family Month' Amid Pride Month Debate

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun issued a proclamation declaring June 'nuclear family month' during Pride Month, defining the nuclear family as one husband, one wife, and any children—including adopted or fostered—and citing research that children with married, biological parents are often better off. Democrats criticize the move as culture-war messaging and point to the state not accepting federal summer meal funds, while supporters frame it as a commitment to strengthening families and note a Tennessee precedent.