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RESEARCH AND ISSUES 
Interview: Understanding The Prop 8 Ruling
Attorney Douglas Napier talks about the recent decision by a federal judge in California that declared California's marriage amendment, Proposition 8, to be unconstitutional. (August 28) listen
Teen "Sexting"
Alysse Elhage details the proliferation of teen sexting, its emotional, psychological, and legal consequences, and offers suggestions for how parents and policy leaders should respond. (Summer "10) more
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Late Term Abortion And PTSD
Women who undergo late-term abortions are more likely to exhibit specific symptoms related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, such as reliving the abortion procedure, according to a new study published in the Journal of Pregnancy. (Sep 2) more
Cap Harms School Reform Ranking
A new report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute gave Charlotte a B grade and ranked it sixth in an evaluation of 30 major U.S. cities’ environments “for school reform to flourish.” (Sep 1) more
Groups Fight For Religious Freedom
Faced with increasing attacks from left-wing groups and their allies, the leaders of over 100 Protestant, Jewish and Catholic religious charities and organizations have added their signatures to a letter to Congress in which they defend the constitutional rights of faith-based groups to make hiring decisions based on religious beliefs. (Aug 31) more
Ruling Upholds Stem Cell Funding Ban
The impact of a recent federal court ruling that federal funds cannot be used for research on human embryonic stem cells will deny funding to some existing projects in North Carolina, while having no affect on the extensive non-embryonic stem cell research in the state. (Aug 30) more
NC Places 9th In Funding Race
North Carolina was named one of 10 winners who will split $3.4 billion in federal Race to the Top education funds for innovation in education and according to Governor Perdue’s press release, the state will receive about $400 million. (Aug 27) more
The Couple That Prays Together
Couples from all racial and ethic backgrounds who attend church and pray together on a regular basis enjoy higher levels of relationship quality, according to a new study published this month in the Journal of Marriage and Family. (Aug 26) more
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