Family North Carolina Magazine-Sept/Oct 2008

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Family North Carolina – Magazine
The North Carolina Family Policy Council is now publishing a 40-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.

January/February 2009

Highlights:

2009 Session Preview:
What to Expect When the General Assembly Returns to Raleigh
Looking forward to the General Assembly's 2009 Session, John Rustin explores policy issues such as the State Marriage Amendment likely to come up for debate as lawmakers return to Raleigh on January 28. more – PDF

Resolution for Jones Street
Bill Brooks turns his attention to the upcoming legislative session of the North Carolina General Assembly and offers some suggestions to lawmakers. more

New Year, New Challenges
Matt Lytle explores the change in the air after the November elections and discusses the current issue's contents. more

The Freedom of Choice Act
Denise Burke offers an explanation of the Freedom of Choice Act and the impact it could have on state abortion laws if passed. more

The Dangers of "Medical Marijuana"
Brittany Farrell investigates the claims of "medical marijuana" advocates and gives a medical and legal analysis of the issues involved with legalization. more

Undermining Abstinence
Amanda Abott presents the current state of abstinence until marriage education in North Carolina's public schools and determines how much school curricula actually promote abstinence. more

Courts Page
Tami Fitzgerald announes a new initiative to give North Carolinians the opportunity to amend the Constitution to include the definition of marriage as the union between one man and one woman. more

Interview with Francis Beckwith
NCFPC president Bill Brooks talks with Dr. Francis Beckwith, Professor of Philosophy and Church Studies at Baylor and Mary Ann Remick Senior Visiting Fellow at the University of Notre Dame's Center for Ethics and Culture, about morality and the abortion debate. more

Newsweek Makes News
Matt Lytle responds to the controversial Newsweek cover story that argued for same-sex "marriage" from the Bible. more

Demographic Winter
Matt Lytle offers a review of the documentary "Demographic Winter: The Decline of the Human Family." more

How to Subscribe
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