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RESEARCH AND ISSUES 
Interview: College And Civic Literacy
Richard Brake, Ph.D. talks about a new report from the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, The Shaping of the American Mind: the Diverging Influences of the College Degree and Civic Learning on American Beliefs. (Mar 13) listen
The Effects of Pornography
Dr. Patrick Fagan provides an in-depth look at the effects of pornography on marriages, children, communities, and individual happiness. (Winter 2010) more
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STD Rate Much Higher For Homosexual Men
A new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the rate of new HIV and syphilis diagnoses among homosexual and bisexual men is over 44 times higher than the rate among other men, and more than 40 times higher than the rate among women. (Mar 16) more
No Gambling At Home
A new national study released March 11 found that a majority of Americans continue to see gambling in a negative light and oppose efforts to expand its legalization. (Mar 15) more
NC Lottery Recognizes Problem Gambling
In recognition of National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, March 7-13, the North Carolina Education Lottery is calling attention to its problem gambling program. (Mar 12) more
Ninth Circuit Upholds Pledge
Reversing its 2002 rejection of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday, that the words “one nation under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance do not violate the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution. (Mar 12) more
Census To Count Same-Sex "Marriages"
Forms for the 2010 Census are scheduled to begin arriving in mailboxes next week, and the government is promoting it as “one of the shortest and simplest in U.S. History.” (Mar 11) more
ABC System Changes Considered
Lawmakers in the TarHeel State are considering an overhaul of the 75-year-old Alcohol Beverage Control System that could include opening the business of selling liquor to contractors or private retailers. (Mar 10) more
Race To Washington
The U.S. Department of Education announced on March 4th that North Carolina is among a group of 15 states and the District of Columbia that have cleared the first phase of the Race to the Top federal education grant competition. (Mar 9) more
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