U.S. House Passes “In-Equality Act”
This afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224 to 206 to adopt H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality Act,” which would enshrine “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as legally protected classes in a myriad of federal laws. The vote fell along party lines, with only three Republicans (Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, John Katko of New York, […]
Help Fight the Spread of Local SOGI Ordinances Across NC
Following the sunset late last year of a law that prohibited local governments from passing ordinances to regulate employment and public accommodations, six North Carolina cities and counties have voted to elevate “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (SOGI) to the status of legally protected classes. More localities are being pressured to considering similar measures. As NC […]
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 […]
POV: Going Beyond the Mexico City Policy
This January marked the 48th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across America. And recently, President Joe Biden rescinded the Mexico City Policy, which bans U.S. foreign aid to organizations that provide or promote abortion. Both serve as grim reminders of the millions of unborn children whose lives have been aborted – currently an […]
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 […]
Biden Follows Through with “SOGI” Executive Order
Among a myriad of Executive Orders, Proclamations, and other directives issued by President Joe Biden during his first two days in office is an order establishing civil rights-level legal protections on the basis of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (SOGI). The Executive Order, which was not unexpected (see NC Family’s article from last week), directs […]
Biden-Harris to Immediately Impose Radical LGBTQ+ Agenda
Although it is widely known that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris intend to impose a radical LGBTQ+ agenda on the nation, few understand how shockingly extensive this agenda really is. A review of The Biden Plan to Advance LGBTQ+ Equality in America and Around the World demonstrates just how far it goes. […]
POV: Protecting Teens’ Mental Health in COVID and Beyond
Over the last nine months, as all of us have adjusted to the changes and restrictions of a COVID world, I’ve heard parents talk a lot about the effects on their children. As adults, we all know it’s affecting us, and we see how kids’ lives have been disrupted. Many students have lost the routine […]
NC Family Signs Letter Exposing “Sex Text-Line”
The North Carolina Family Policy Council—along with seven other family policy councils from around the country—has signed on to a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services that highlights alleged violations of Title V as it relates to child health services and abstinence education programs. The open letter, authored by The Family […]