NC Elections Cases at SCOTUS
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has agreed to take up important North Carolina cases that could have far-reaching implications, not just in North Carolina but across the country. Dr. Andy Jackson is the Director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, where he specializes in election policy. […]
Safe Children in the Digital Age
One of the many concerns for parents in our culture is the prominence of technology, and the risk it poses to their children’s health, welfare, and safety. From smartphones to TVs to computers, digital devices can open children up to inappropriate content and dangerous people. A new resource from the Ethics & Public Policy Center […]
Dr. Dick Douglas, A Man of Great Faith, Vision, and Passion
N.C. Family Policy Council Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Edgar S. “Dick” Douglas, Jr. of Greenville, N.C. went to be with the Lord this past Monday, August 22. Dr. Douglas was a founding board member of NC Family and served faithfully and graciously as Chairman of the Board from 1992-2006. After this time, he was named Chairman […]
Younger Marriage = Less Divorce?
Over the past decade or two, there has been a sharp increase in young couples cohabitating prior to marriage, or even cohabitating in lieu of marriage. Much of the attitude in our culture towards cohabitation is that it better prepares couples for marriage and helps avoid divorce. New research out of the Institute for Family […]
Federal Court Reinstates NC’s 20-Week Abortion Ban
The 20-week abortion ban in North Carolina, which went into effect in 1973 but was struck down in 2019, can now be enforced again, according to a court order from federal district court Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. This means that abortions in North Carolina are now legal only before 20 weeks’ gestation, or in […]
Event: Pray for North Carolina
This Saturday, August 20, numerous North Carolina leaders will be gathering for a statewide Pray North Carolina in front of the State Capitol Building. This event is open to everyone, and we encourage you to attend if you are able. Pray North Carolina will include prayer for elected officials, the unborn, pastors and churches, marriage […]
SCOTUS Defends Fundamental Rights
While we continue to celebrate the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade, we should also celebrate several rulings the High Court made in favor of religious liberty and free speech this term. Alliance Defending Freedom is one of the leading organizations fighting to defend these […]
The Dangerous Drop in U.S. Births
The birth rate in the United States has now dropped beneath replacement rate, meaning more Americans are dying than are being born. This drop could have disastrous effects for our country, and some experts argue that it stems from a profound shift in society’s attitude towards family life and children. Alexandra Davis recently explored this […]
North Carolina After Roe
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, many North Carolinians have been asking, “What does this mean for our state?” and “What’s next for the pro-life movement?” To answer those questions and more, we welcome back NC Family President John Rustin, and Counsel and Director of Community Impact Jere […]
NCGA Recap: Gambling, Marijuana, and More
The North Carolina legislature’s “short session” came to a close earlier this month after passing a $27.9 billion state budget. But perhaps more significant for families in North Carolina are the bills that did not pass. NC Family President John Rustin, and Counsel and Director of Community Impact Jere Royall, are at the legislature nearly […]