ALERT: Urge Your State House Member to OPPOSE Marijuana Legalization!
A bill that would legalize the possession and use of marijuana in North Carolina is pending in the State House, and we need you to CALL your representative and urge him or her to OPPOSE Senate Bill 3, the so-called “NC Compassionate Care Act.” Please TAKE ACTION NOW by visiting NC Family’s Action Center and […]
Legalizing Marijuana Isn’t Compassionate
Lately, there has been a huge push to legalize marijuana across the country for a variety of “medical” and other purposes. While many medical organizations state that there is not enough scientific evidence to prove that this is a safe and effective form of “treatment,” marijuana is quickly becoming a commonly accepted part of healthcare. […]
VIDEO | A New Republican, Gender Bills, and the Legal Battle Over Abortion Drugs
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The impacts of Rep. Tricia Cotham switching parties, giving the N.C. House GOP caucus a veto-proof supermajority; Bills recently filed to protect: children suffering […]
Bills Seek to Address Gender Dysphoria and Sexual Identity Issues
Last week, in preparation for a “legislative spring break” of sorts, lawmakers in the State House and Senate filed a multitude of bills. Among these were several measures designed to address the health and safety of children dealing with gender dysphoria and sexual identity issues. Several of these bills are aimed at protecting minor children […]
Bullying Causes Teen to Smoke Fentanyl-Laced Vape
Imagine coming home to find your thirteen-year-old unresponsive. He’s a straight A student and a healthy child – you have no idea what happened to him. You rush him to the hospital, and when you get there, you find a vape in his clothes that has been laced with marijuana, phencyclidine (PCP), and fentanyl (which […]
Courts Issue Conflicting Opinions on Abortion Drugs
Update 4/13/23: On Wednesday, April 12, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the FDA’s 2000 approval of mifepristone to remain in effect. However, the appeals court panel did vote to put on hold changes the FDA made in 2016 and 2021 that have made the drug easier to obtain and that have limited […]
Congress Considering Federal Parents’ Bill of Rights
The U.S. House recently passed H.R. 5 – Parents Bill of Rights Act, which would help ensure the rights of parents regarding the health and education of their children nationwide. Fifteen states have passed comparable laws, and several more, including North Carolina, are in the process of adopting their own versions. What’s in the federal […]
The Other Side of Racism
Over the last decade, there has become an increasing amount of pressure for organizations, especially public organizations, to meet certain ‘diversity quotas.’ This has become particularly apparent in our universities, where students have been denied or accepted not on the basis of their individual merits, but because of their race. This week on Family Policy […]
New Resource Helps NC Parents Choose the Best School for Their Child
Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) recently released significant upgrades to the website NC Schools Around Me, an online database of schools in North Carolina. This website is a valuable resource for parents as they consider and choose the school that is the best fit for their child. All of Your School Options, […]
Party Switch Gives NC House GOP Veto-Proof Supermajority
Rumors began circulating around the legislative building in Raleigh yesterday, that a possible party switch in the North Carolina House was underway. Such a change could be significant, as it would give Republicans in that chamber a veto-proof supermajority. Later in the day, the rumors came to fruition, as it was announced that Rep. Tricia […]