Parents’ Bill of Rights Approved by House Education Committee
Yesterday morning, the North Carolina House Committee on Education passed SB 49—Parents’ Bill of Rights, a bill that clarifies and codifies parents’ rights when it comes to their child’s education and health care. It will now proceed to the House Rules Committee. Sponsored by Senators Amy Galey (R-Alamance), Michael Lee (R-New Hanover), and Lisa Barnes (R-Franklin), Senate Bill 49 would: Allow […]
Calling Fathers to the Frontlines
Every third Sunday of June, for the past 51 years, Americans have celebrated Father’s Day. June brings with it many other celebrations and remembrances as well. We remember the heroes of D-Day on June 6th; we honor the Stars and Stripes with Flag Day on June 14th; and this year, we also celebrate the first […]
POV: Strawberries, Peace, and Mother’s Day
For the last 12 years, with few exceptions, my husband and children have fulfilled my Mother’s Day wish – strawberry picking as a family. Except when rain closes the fields, every second Sunday in May, we head to church early, enjoy a delicious brunch and then make our way to one of our local strawberry […]
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 […]
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 […]
POV: The Rights Side of Parenting
“With great power comes great responsibility.” This line can be traced in various forms to former leaders like Winston Churchill, Theodore and Franklin Roosevelt, and more recently, Spider-Man. Most often, we see negative outcomes when the rights and freedoms we enjoy are exercised by people who do not also recognize the responsibility and duty commensurate […]
The Great Little Way of Women
The 2023 theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Women play a unique role in preserving and carrying on the heritage of a society. Not only do women physically grow and bear the next generation, mothers and grandmothers are often the ones telling stories and teaching younger generations the most […]
What Is (and Is Not) In the Parents’ Bill of Rights
The North Carolina Senate passed SB 49–Parents’ Bill of Rights on Tuesday, February 7. As the bill was considered in the Senate Education/Higher Education, Health Care, and Rules committees, many testified in opposition, but clearly misunderstood what the bill would actually do. Proponents pointed out that the bill primarily outlines and clarifies the rights that […]
POV: “One Team; One Life” – A Marine’s Perspective on Marriage
“One Team, One Fight” is a phrase that is likely familiar to all U.S. service members. It is a convenient title for many videos and articles both by and for the military, often about “joint”/inter-service cooperation in training and combat. In my experience as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot, this concept can apply to high-level […]