Protect Children and Fight the “Equality Act” Through These Two Events
As NC Family shared last week, H.R. 5, or the so-called “Equality Act,” was recently introduced in the U.S. Congress. Our nation’s lawmakers are likely to vote on this potentially devestating legislation sometime soon. To stand against this bill, and to provide further information about its harmful effects, we encourage you to participate in these […]
ALERT: Oppose Federal “Equality Act”
H.R. 5, the so-called federal “Equality Act,” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday, February 18, and a vote on this bill could take place as early as next week. If this legislation passes Congress, it will almost certainly be approved by President Biden, who vowed to sign it into law within his […]
United for Life (Part 2)
In our commitment to defending family values in our state and our communities, NC Family has partnered with many state and federal pro-life organizations to pass legislation that honors the sanctity of every human life. One of those organizations is Americans United for Life (AUL), the nation’s first pro-life organization. This year, North Carolina came […]
United for Life (Part 1)
In 1971, a year before the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, Americans United for Life (AUL) was founded as the nation’s first pro-life organization. Since then, AUL has only grown, and continues to be a strong voice for the sanctity of human life at all stages, from conception to natural death. Every year, AUL releases […]
Seeing the Savior in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been filled with a myriad of struggles—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. But the NC Family staff has seen some silver linings come out of this difficult time, as God has continued to make Himself known and to shine His light in even a dark time. Jere, Director of Community Impact and […]
Bills of Interest During First Week of the 2021 Legislative Session
In addition to bills dealing with COVID relief funding and getting students back into the classroom, North Carolina lawmakers have filed a number of bills of interest during the first full week of the 2021 Legislative Session. Here is a snapshot of several of those bills: Senate Bill 35 and House Bill 41 — Amend […]
What is the U.S. Supreme Court?
Last fall, our nation’s highest court welcomed a new justice in Amy Coney Barret, who took the seat vacated by the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Barrett’s nomination, as well as some specific rulings from last year, brought into question the role of the U.S. Supreme Court, and how exactly it is supposed to […]
UPDATE: N.C. Board of Ed Revises, Then Approves Social Studies Standards
The State Board of Education voted to approve a revised draft of the proposed K-12 Social Studies Standards on Thursday afternoon. These Standards had become the subject of much controversy during the past couple of weeks, but ultimately, Board Members voted 7-5 to adopt “Draft 5” of the Standards. This new version includes a revised […]
ALERT: NC Family Warns State Board of Education Against Proposed Social Studies Revisions
Yesterday, NC Family sent a letter to the members of the North Carolina State Board of Education, expressing our concern with the Proposed Standards Revisions for K-12 Social Studies that the Board is currently considering. These revisions appear to deal primarily with Critical Race Theory, which, according to a December 2020 Heritage Foundation report, “makes […]
NC Public Policy & 2021
On Wednesday, January 27, 2021, North Carolina lawmakers reconvened to begin the 2021-22 Legislative Session in earnest. The General Assembly’s major focus in the coming months will be on COVID-19 relief in the areas of healthcare, the economy, and education. As always, NC Family will be a constant presence at the legislative building in Raleigh […]