Family North Carolina – Magazine
The North Carolina Family Policy Council is now publishing a 32-page bi-monthly magazine. Family North Carolina is designed to bring a wealth of information about public policy issues in North Carolina to our readers.  In each issue, there is a feature story dealing with a key issue of public policy as well as several shorter "spotlight" pieces that bring perspective to the issue. Also, regular columns will address legal issues, legislative matters, and commentary. In addition, readers will be able to find information on resources and events of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. A subscription to Family North Carolina will give you access to other features in the magazine. See ordering information below.

November/December 2007

Highlights:

Celebrating the Birth of Christ:
In Public School and Public Square
The Alliance Defense Fund provides valuable insight into the forms of religious expression that are allowed in the public schools and in the public square during the Christmas season. — more

In Jesus' Name
Bill Brooks discusses why it is important for Christians to have the right to pray in the name of Jesus, whenever they pray. more

The Inside Scoop
The interim editor of Family North Carolina, John Rustin, gives a brief overview of the various articles in this edition of the magazine, and why they are important. more

Motherhood and Work
More married mothers are choosing family over career. NCFPC Research Fellow, Alysse ElHage, explores the reasons why, and shows why highly educated women are choosing to make the full-time care of their children their first priority. more

Thanksgiving in America
Noted author, David Barton, provides a historical perspective on why we, as a nation, give thanks on this special day. more

The Lottery's First Year
NCFPC research associate, David Bass, takes a look back at government run gambling in the Tar Heel state during the first year of the lottery. more

Maryland High Court Stands for Marriage
Tami Fitzgerald, staff attorney for the NCFPC, analyzes a recent decision of Maryland's highest court and shows how the ruling in Conaway v. Deane will likely be very influential in other states that find themselves defending a Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). more

Interview with Phillip Johnson
In 2006, NCFPC president, Bill Brooks, conducted an interview with the leader of the Intelligent Design movement. This is a transcript of that interview, a portion of which was incorporated into the NCFPC video series Family Policy Perspectives. more

How to Subscribe
If you do not already receive Family North Carolina, a one-year subscription is available for a suggested donation of $16. Write the North Carolina Family Policy Council at: PO. Box 20607, Raleigh, NC 27619. You may also call us at 919-807-0800 from 9 AM to 5 PM if you have any questions, or email us at admin@ncfamily.org

Previous Editions

2007: Jan/Feb | Mar/Apr | May/Jun | Jul/Aug | Sep/Oct |

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