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Story Archives 2008
Former Surgeon General For Medical Marijuana
Dr. Jocelyn Elders, former United States Surgeon General, visited the North Carolina General Assembly on Wednesday, June 25 to advocate for the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes in North Carolina. (June 27) more
Polls Highlight American Views on Homosexuality
Two recent surveys by different polling groups show that about the same percentage of Americans believe homosexual behavior is morally wrong as believe it is acceptable. (June 26) more
Another Pregnant Soldier Dies in North Carolina
On Saturday June 21, Fayetteville Police officers found the body of seven-month pregnant Spc. Megan Lynn Touma in a motel room, making Touma the second pregnant soldier to die in North Carolina this year. (June 25) more
California Group Tries to Stop Marriage Amendment
Homosexual advocates in California have filed a lawsuit in the California Supreme Court in the hopes of removing the initiative from the ballot, denying Californians the opportunity to vote on this matter in the November election. (June 24) more
Report Analyzes Cohabitation Effects
The rapid increase in cohabitation in the United States and other advanced nations over the past three decades has “little social benefit,” according to a new report from the National Marriage Project at Rutger’s University. (June 23) more
UNC Omits Application Question
The UNC Law School is omitting a controversial question about applicants’ “sexual orientationfrom its future Law School admissions applications, according to Charles Boger, Dean of the Law School. (June 20) more
"Jessica Lunsford Act" Moves Forward
Last Wednesday, June 11, the N.C. Senate passed the “Jessica Lunsford Act.” Jessica’s Law, as the bill is called, creates new criminal offenses for rape and first-degree sexual assault if the perpetrator is at least 18 years of age and the victim is a child under the age of 13 years. (June 19) more
Homosexual Groups Issue Advisory
As California begins issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples this week, a coalition of national homosexual legal and advocacy groups is advising gay and lesbian couples to get married but hold off on most lawsuits in other states—at least for now. (June 18) more
California Distributes Same-Sex Marriage Licenses
June 16 marked the date that California began officially performing same-sex “marriages.” (June 17) more
House Committee Approves Adoption Changes
This week, a State House committee approved a bill that could help facilitate reunions between adoptees and biological family members but also could undermine the confidentiality of many adoptions in North Carolina. (June 13) more
Virginity Pledges Help Delay Sex
Teens who make a pledge to abstain from sexual activity until marriage are more likely than similar teens who do not to postpone sexual activity, according to a new study released June 10 by the Rand Corporation. (June 13) more
Tax Credits for Special Needs Children
The majority of North Carolinians in a recent poll support the idea of providing the parents of special needs children with education tax credits or scholarships that would allow the child to attend a school of their parents’ choice. (June 11) more
High School Sexual Activity Declines
Sexual risk behaviors among high school students have declined significantly in the United States since the 1990s, according to the latest Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report released June 4 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (June 10) more
Report Highlights Abstinence Benefits
Waiting to have sex benefits the physical, mental, emotional, financial and relational health of young people, according to a new report from the Institute for Youth Development. (June 9) more
California Court Denies Stay
On June 4, the California Supreme Court denied a request to delay implementation of its May 15 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the state. (June 6) more
Lottery Salaries Challenged
One of the most lively discussions to take place during consideration of the state budget in the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday was an amendment by Rep. Pat Hurley (R-Randolph) to slash the salaries of North Carolina’s top lottery officials. (June 5) more
House Jettisons "Tax" on Marriage
During Tuesday’s budget debate, the N.C House Finance Committee eliminated a proposal in the chamber’s state spending plan that would have increased the marriage license fee in order to provide additional funding for domestic violence services. (June 4) more
California to Vote on Marriage Amendment
California Secretary of State Debra Bowen certified that a measure to amend the state’s constitution defining marriage as “between a man and a woman” will appear on the ballot for the November election. (June 3) more
Bill Would End State Insured Abortions
A bill that would prohibit the State’s health insurance plan from being used to pay for the medical or surgical abortions of teachers and state employees has been introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly. (June 2) more
Stem Cell Funding Bill Filed
A bill that would appropriate $16 million of state taxpayer dollars for stem cell research in North Carolina was introduced in the State Senate this week. (May 30) more
New York Poised to Accept Same-Sex Marriage
In the wake of the California decision to perform same-sex marriages, New York’s governor has taken steps to ensure that New York will accept those “marriages.” (May 29) more
"Choose Life" Approved by Committee
The North Carolina House Transportation Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would authorize the state to issue a special license tag bearing the pro-life message, “Choose Life.” (May 28) more
America More Pro-Family than Europe
Americans generally affirm traditional family values more than Europeans according to a recent series of Gallup Polls. (May 28) more
Bill Calls for Study of "Legal" Marijuana
State Representative Earl Jones (D-Guilford), who sponsored a bill last year to authorize state taxpayer funding of destructive embryonic stem cell research, is now calling for a study of the legalization of marijuana in North Carolina. (May 27) more
Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Child Pornography Law
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a blow to peddlers of child pornography earlier this week in a 7-2 decision that upholds a 2003 federal statute criminalizing the pandering or solicitation of child pornography. (May 23) more
Bill Would Scratch "Education" From Lottery Name
State Senator Harris Blake (R-Moore) has introduced a bill that would eliminate the word “Education” from the title “North Carolina Education Lottery” and rename the government-sponsored numbers game the “North Carolina State Lottery.” (May 22) more
Georgia Offers Education Tax Credits
On May 14, Georgia became the eighth state in the nation to offer an educational tax incentive program that will open the door for thousands of students in the state to attend private schools of their choice. (May 21) more
Teen Pot Use Linked to Depression and Suicide
Marijuana and depression are a “dangerous combination,” especially for teenagers, according to a new report from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. (May 20) more
Sheriff Guilty of Illegal Gambling Activities
Former Buncombe County Sheriff Bobby Medford has been convicted of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes from illegal gambling operators, and for his involvement in an illegal gambling ring in Western North Carolina. (May 19) more
California Supreme Court Wants "Same-Sex Marriage"
Despite the fact that 61 percent of California voters passed “Proposition 22” in 2000 recognizing marriage in that state as only between a man and a woman, the California Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the law as unconstitutional. (May 16) more
Proposed "Sexual Orientation" Rule Withdrawn
The N.C. State Personnel Commission has abandoned its effort to enact a proposed rule change that would have added “sexual orientation” as a protected classification in North Carolina’s state employment regulations. (May 15) more
North Carolina Marriage Amendment Filed
One of the first bills filed during the 2008 Session of the North Carolina General Assembly calls for an amendment to the North Carolina Constitution to define marriage as “the union of one man and one woman at one time.” (May 15) more
Americans Support Christian Political Involvement
The majority of Americans do not believe that Christians are “too involved in politics,” according to a recent survey conducted for Lifeway Research and the Southern Baptist’s Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. (May 14) more
State Legislators Back In Town
State lawmakers converge on Raleigh today to begin the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2008 Legislative Session. (May 13) more
Lawmakers Wrestle Over Stem Cell Research
Despite the increasing number of successful medical treatments using adult stem cells, and the recent discovery of a non-destructive method to generate embryonic-like stem cells without destroying human life, some state and congressional leaders continue to push for taxpayer funding of destructive embryonic stem cell research. (May 12) more
General Assembly Reconvenes May 13
The preservation of marriage, the homosexual agenda in schools, destructive embryonic stem cell research, and unborn victims of violence are among the issues facing North Carolina legislators when they return to Raleigh next week for the 2008 “Short” Legislative Session. (May 9) more
N.C. Court Decides Two Homosexual Custody Cases
In a May 6th opinion, the N.C. Court of Appeals granted joint legal custody of a minor child to the biological mother of the child and her estranged lesbian partner. (May 8) more
Day Promotes Mixed Message About Sex
“Sex has consequences” is supposed to be the message of the 2008 “National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy” scheduled for today. (May 7) more
Primary Election Today
Voters from all over North Carolina will head to the polls today to exercise their civic responsibility by voting in the Primary Election. (May 6) more
NC Gets Low Grade on Private School Regulation
North Carolina earned a “D” for its over-regulation of private schools in a new report from the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, entitled “50 Educational Markets: A Playbook of State Laws and Regulation Governing Private Schools.” (May 5) more
Congress Passes Bill Against Genetic Bias
The United States Congress passed a bill that would prevent companies from discriminating against people based on findings from genetic tests. (May 2) more
Gov. Easley Declares "Day of Prayer"
Today, millions of men, women and children across the nation will gather in churches, offices and public parks to pray for America and its leaders during the 57th annual National Day of Prayer. (May 1) more
Primary Election Day May 6
North Carolinians have the opportunity to exercise their civic duty by taking an active part in local, state, and national government next week. (April 30) more
Proposal Would Limit Corporal Punishment
Nearly a year after a bill to ban corporal punishment in public schools was defeated by the North Carolina House of Representatives, a legislative study commission is proposing to ratchet down on this form of discipline in the school setting. (April 29) more
State Audit Shows Lottery Management Weak
State Auditor Les Merritt released an audit of the NC Educational Lottery on April 10, 2008 that reveals glaring problems in the way the lottery is being managed. (April 28) more
Lumbee Recognition Act Passes Senate Committee
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs approved a bill Thursday that would grant the Lumbee Indian Tribe full federal recognition and all the related benefits—except the right to pursue gambling operations in North Carolina.
(April 25) more
Committee Blasts Abstinence Education Despite New Report
A new report from The Heritage Foundation shows that abstinence-until-marriage education is effective at helping teens delay sexual activity. (April 24) more
Adoption Committee Recommends Expansion
A study committee in the State House has recommended expanding the process by which adoptees and biological family members can identify and contact each other. (April 23) more
Lottery Appealed to Supreme Court
The North Carolina Family Policy Council and other plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the N.C. Supreme Court on April 17, 2008 in Heatherly v. State, the case challenging the constitutionality of the State Lottery Act. (April 22) more
Students to Promote "Truth" at School
On Monday, April 28, thousands of Christian students in public and private schools across the United States will exercise their constitutional rights to free speech and religious expression by participating in the 2008 “Day of Truth.” (April 21) more
Churches Prepare for National Day of Prayer
Christians from around the nation will gather together at events throughout the country on May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. (April 18) more
Committee Seeks More Lottery Money
A legislative study committee voted on Wednesday to recommend giving an extra $32.5 million from the lottery reserve fund to 57 North Carolina counties for public school construction. (April 18) more
Critical Hearing on Abstinence Education Funding
Next Wednesday, April 23, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is scheduled to discuss the future of federal abstinence education funding. (April 17) more
Landmark Study Estimates Costs of Family Fragmentation
Divorce and unwed childbearing cost American taxpayers an estimated $112 billion each year, and at least $1 trillion over a decade, according to a groundbreaking new study released April 15 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. (April 16) more
2008 Primary Voter Guide Now Available
In and effort to better equip Tar Heel voters for the upcoming elections, the North Carolina Family Policy Council has activated its 2008 Primary Election Voter Guide website. (April 15) more
Pro-Homosexual Day of Silence Coming
Parents beware. In less than two weeks, the pro-homosexual “Day of Silence” will be observed by thousands of students in public and private schools nationwide, including nearly 30 schools right here in North Carolina. (April 14) more
Religious Discrimination Lawsuit to Proceed
A conservative professor’s discrimination lawsuit against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington will continue, after a federal judge last week denied most of the university’s motion to dismiss the case. (April 11) more
Tax Credits Would Benefit Students and State
North Carolina lawmakers should expand school choice in the state by offering parents education tax credits or incentives, according to a new report from the North Carolina Education Alliance. (April 10) more
Roommate-Finding Site Can't Ask About Sexual Orientation
A California appeals court ruled April 3 that an online roommate-matching service can no longer ask users about their sexual orientation. (April 9) more
"Expelled" Opens April 18
The new film, “Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed,” which opens nationwide on April 18, documents the debate between Darwinism and Intelligent Design in the academy. (April 8) more
Charter Schools Face New Penalties
North Carolina charter schools that fail to hire enough licensed teachers will now lose some state funding, and could face the possible revocation of their charter, according to new rules adopted this month by the State Board of Education. (April 7) more
Hughes to Replace Wright
The Executive Committee of House District 18 has named Sandra Spaulding Hughes as the replacement for the seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives formerly held by Thomas Wright. (April 4) more
Maryland Fetal Homicide Act Brings First Conviction
A Maryland jury has found a man guilty of murdering a woman and her unborn child in the state’s first conviction under its fetal homicide law. (April 3) more
Majority of HIV/AIDS Cases Involve Homosexual Men
Men who have sex with men continue to account for the largest proportion of HIV/AIDS diagnoses in the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (April 2) more
New Survey on Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is as common among born-again Christians as it is among the general population, according to a new report from The Barna Group. (April 1) more
California Court to Reconsider Homeschool Ruling
The 2nd District Court of Appeals for the State of California has agreed to reconsider its earlier ruling requiring state-recognized teaching credentials for homeschoolers. (March 31) more
NC Lottery Creates More Ways to Gamble
On March 17, state lottery officials announced the addition of a new mid-day drawing of the “Carolina Pick 3” game. (March 26) more
Voter Registration Site Launched
As part of our ongoing effort to promote civic responsibility and involvement, the North Carolina Family Policy Council has launched its 2008 Voter Registration web page. (March 25) more
APA Releases New Homosexuality Brochure
The American Psychological Association released a new brochure that indicates changes in the way homosexuality is perceived among the scientific community. (March 24) more
House Expels Wright
For the first time since 1880, the North Carolina House of Representatives has expelled one of its own members. (March 20) more
High Court to Rule on FCC Indecency Rule
This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case involving the constitutionality of a Federal Communications Commission rule targeting profanity on the broadcast airwaves. (March 20) more
Court of Appeals Says Lottery Act Constitutional
A divided three-judge panel of the N.C. Court of Appeals issued a ruling on March 18 upholding the constitutionality of the N.C. Lottery Act. (March 19) more
2008 Voter Guide Project Underway
Election season is upon us, and once again the North Carolina Family Policy Council is working to help educate voters about candidates running for state and federal elected office. (March 18) more
Married Households Safest for Children
The safest place for children is an intact married-parent household where their father and mother are present, according to a new research brief from the Center for Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. (March 17) more
One In Four Teen Girls Infected
An alarming new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlights the dangers of premarital sexual activity for young women and the need for an increased emphasis on abstinence-until-marriage education in our nation’s schools. (March 14) more
School Board Passes Pro-Homosexual Policy
The Charlotte Mecklenburg School Board voted 6 to 3 on March 11 in favor of a pro-homosexual anti-bullying policy that includes the categories of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” (March 13) more
Poll Finds Most Distrust Mainstream Media
Two-thirds of Americans believe that traditional journalism is “out of touch with what they want from news,” and 64 percent are not satisfied with the quality of journalism today, according to a recent "We Media/Zogby" Interactive poll. (March 12) more
Speaker Requests Special Session
The Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, Joe Hackney, has asked Governor Mike Easley to call for a special session of the North Carolina General Assembly to “consider a resolution regarding the recommendations of the Select Committee to Investigate Alleged Misconduct and Other Matters Included in Indictments against Rep. Thomas Wright.” (March 11) more
NY Court Recognizes Lesbian "Marriage"
A New York court has officially recognized a lesbian “marriage” as valid in the state, according to court documents. (March 10) more
California Court Rules Against Home Schooling
California parents without state-approved teaching credentials have no right to home school their children, according to a recent ruling by the California Court of Appeals. (March 7) more
Mecklenburg School Board to Vote on Pro-Homosexual Policy
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board is poised to vote next Tuesday, March 11 on a pro-homosexual anti-bullying policy that includes the categories of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” (March 6) more
Adult Stem Cells Provide Medical Breakthrough
Researchers have cured sickle cell anemia in a mouse using stem cells cultured from the mouse’s own body according to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine. (March 5) more
U.S. Senate Approves Pro-Life Bill
On February 26, the U.S. Senate voted 52-42 in favor of a pro-life amendment that would permanently ban federal health care programs for American Indians from paying for on-demand abortions. (March 4) more
School Choice Growing in the U.S.
School choice programs that provide parents with more educational options for their children are expanding in the United States, according to a new report from The Heritage Foundation. (March 3) more
Pro-Homosexual Booklet Sent to School Superintendents
The belief that homosexuality is unhealthy, and sexual orientation can be changed through therapy and/or through religious faith should not be welcome in public schools, according to a primer mailed earlier this month to the nation’s 16,000 public school superintendents. (February 29) more
Study Documents Religious Landscape
The religious landscape in America is “both very diverse and extremely fluid,” according to a new study from the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life. (February 28) more
Traditional Family Still the Majority
The majority of children in the United States live with their married biological mother and father, according to the latest analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau. (February 27) more
APHA Opposes Restrictions On Abortions
In addition to encouraging breastfeeding by new moms, the American Public Health Association also wants state lawmakers to "repeal or oppose" laws that ban abortion procedures or limit access to abortion in any way. (February 26) more
Lottery Sales Still Behind Predictions
State Lottery Director Tom Shaheen reported that for the first seven months of the lottery’s fiscal year (July, 2007 through January, 2008), lottery sales have fallen below budget projections. (February 22) more
NC Voters Face New Election Deadlines
Those wishing to run for elected office in North Carolina have only one more week to file with the State Board of Elections. (February 21) more
UNC-CH Professor Says Abort Down Syndrome Babies
Earlier this month, a biology professor at UNC-Chapel Hill told students in his embryology class that aborting unborn children with Down Syndrome was the moral thing to do. (February 20) more
Sexual Activity Declines Among NC Highschoolers
The percentage of high school students who report ever having sexual intercourse continues to decline in the Tar Heel state, according to the latest data from the North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance reports. (February 19) more
Homosexual Activist Calls HIV "Gay Disease"
A leading homosexual activist has admitted that HIV/AIDS is a “gay disease.” (February 18) more
Duke Involved In New Stripper Controversy
Duke University recently hosted a performance of the “Sex Workers Art Show,” self-described as a cabaret-style performance of people who work in the sex industry. (February 15) more
Youth Celebrate Sexual Purity
Thousands of students across the United States and around the world will mark this Valentine’s Day by renewing their commitment to sexual purity until marriage during the fifth annual “Day of Purity.” (February 13) more
NC High School Drop Out Rate Increasing
North Carolina experienced a 6.2 percent increase in the number of high school dropouts in the 2006-07 school year, according to a new report presented to the State Board of Education. (February 12) more
Lottery Would Use Children to Promote Gambling
A television commercial that would use four-year-olds from a Cumberland County pre-school program to advertise the North Carolina Education Lottery is drawing fire from a state senator, according to the Fayetteville Observer. (February 11) more
Health Commission Approves Condoms for Teens
The N.C. Commission for Public Health unanimously approved a rule change that will effectively force community programs seeking to reduce out-of-wedlock pregnancy to throw out true abstinence until marriage education and instead teach comprehensive sex education and refer teens to family planning services. (February 8) more
Mecklenburg Charter Schools Win Payments
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System under-funded five charter public schools in its district and must pay the schools what it owes, according to a North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling. (February 7) more
"40 Days for Life" Begins Today
Beginning on Wednesday, February 6, thousands of pro-lifers across the United States will join together in the second annual “40 Days for Life” campaign, a 40-day event of prayer and fasting, constant vigil outside abortion clinics, and community outreach. (February 6) more
Pro-Homosexual Bias Trumps Parental Rights
Elementary schools in Massachusetts are not required to alert parents before using pro-homosexual books in the classroom, according to a recent ruling by a federal appeals court. (February 4) more
Mecklenburg Schools Considers Homosexual Themes
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board is currently considering an anti-bullying policy that includes the categories of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression.” (February 1) more
In Some States Motorists Can "Choose Life"
Motorists in Missouri and Arizona will now have the option of purchasing specialty license plates containing the message “Choose Life” after two different federal court rulings this month. (January 31) more
Committee Discusses Opening Adoption Records
A new study committee appointed by North Carolina Speaker of the House Joe Hackney is looking into the feasibility of opening sealed adoption records in North Carolina. (January 30) more
FCC Fines ABC for "NYPD Blue" Episode
Fifty-two ABC-owned and affiliated television stations could be forced to pay $27,500 each in fines for broadcasting indecent material during a 2003 episode of “NYPD Blue.” (January 29) more
Murder Shows Need for Fetal Homicide Law
A marine accused of killing a fellow service-member who was eight-months pregnant at the time of her death will not face separate charges for the murder of the woman’s unborn child, because North Carolina lacks a fetal murder law. (January 28) more
MRSA Infection High Among Homosexual Men
A new study published in the January issue of the journal Annals of Internal Medicine warns that a drug-resistant and potentially deadly Staph infection is spreading rapidly among homosexual men in several major cities. (January 25) more
Research Analyzes Life After Roe in N.C.
Abortion could still be legal in North Carolina even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. (January 24) more
N.C. Scores Low In Prolife Rankings
North Carolina is ranked as the 30th most pro-life state in the nation in a new report from Americans United for Life. (January 23) more
U.S. Abortions Drop 25 Percent Since 1990
The number of abortions in the United States declined 25 percent between 1990 and 2005, and the abortion rate dropped to its lowest level since 1974, according to the latest census of abortion providers conducted by the Alan Guttmacher Institute. (January 22) more
UNC Law Asks Applicants About Sexual Orientation
The UNC-CH School of Law has added a new question to its 2008 Law School application: “Do you self-identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer?” (January 21) more
Week Promotes Homosexuality In Schools
Children in elementary and middle schools across the nation could be introduced to "sexual orientation" and other homosexual themes during the upcoming “No Name-Calling Week” scheduled for January 21-25. (January 18) more
Commission Rejects "Sexual Orientation" Rule
The North Carolina Rules Review Commission voted on Thursday, January 17 to reject a rule change proposed by the North Carolina State Personnel Commission that would grant protected status to state employees on the basis of “sexual orientation.” (January 17) more
Americans Support Religious Expression
The overwhelming majority of Americans support greater religious freedom in public schools and in public places, according to a new survey released this month from Ellison Research, a Phoenix-based marketing research company. (January 17) more
State Testing Report Issued
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Testing and Accountability submitted its report on North Carolina’s public school testing and accountability programs to the North Carolina Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee last week. (January 15) more
N.J. Passes Pro-Homosexual Measure
Homosexual activists celebrated a victory in New Jersey last week with the state legislature’s passage of a controversial bill that expands the state’s existing hate crimes law to include “gender identity or expression.” (January 14) more
Free Speech Gets Reprieve in Winston-Salem
Officials at Winston-Salem State University have decided to revise a new policy that restricts free speech to a specific area of campus, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. (January 11) more
Court Upholds Alienation of Affections
By declining to accept an appeal of a Mississippi case, the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively upheld actions for alienation of affections. (January 10) more
More Charter Schools Recommended
The Blue Ribbon Commission on Charter Schools has formally issued a report to the State Board of Education recommending more charter schools in North Carolina. (January 9) more
January 16 Is Religious Freedom Day
Each year since 1993, the President has declared January 16 to be Religious Freedom Day, commemorating the Virginia legislature’s passage in 1786 of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, authored by Thomas Jefferson. (January 8) more
Cunningham Resigns from State House
Rep. Pete Cunningham (D-Mecklenburg) has resigned from the North Carolina General Assembly after serving nearly eleven terms in the State House, most recently as Assistant to the Speaker. (January 4) more
Congress Authorizes Needle Exchange in D.C.
As part of a $500 billion-plus spending bill passed in late December, the U.S. Congress has authorized the use of taxpayer-funded needle exchange programs in the nation’s Capitol. (January 3) more
Sanctity of Human Life Day - Jan 20
On Sunday, January 20, pro-life advocates in North Carolina will join with others from across the nation in recognition of Sanctity of Human Life Day. (January 2) more
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