President Trump Seeks to Advance Full Federal Recognition for Lumbee Tribe
Among a flurry of Executive Orders, Memoranda, and other directives issued last week during the first days of President Donald Trump’s second term as US President, there was a measure to assist the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina in obtaining full federal recognition. Not only would this designation allow the Lumbee Tribe to receive hundreds […]
It’s National School Choice Week—Did You Know North Carolina Has These Educational Resources?
This week is National School Choice Week. Across the country, groups are celebrating the ability of parents to choose the educational option that is best for their family. So, as we join in the celebrations, we wanted to share a few aspects of school choice in North Carolina that help make us a leader in […]
US Congress Votes on Protecting Children Born Alive
It has been an action-packed start to the 119th Congress (2025-2026). Among Senate confirmations of cabinet appointees and the beginnings of assembling a new federal budget, the US Congress has chosen to make the lives of preborn children a top priority. Both the US Senate and the US House of Representatives heard debate and had […]
US House and President Trump Take Action to Protect Women
In the last few weeks, both the US House and President Trump have taken significant steps to protect women across the country through the proper application of Title IX. While there seems to be great positive traction in restoring common-sense protections for women, the US Senate still needs to pass legislation from their chamber to […]
Trump Administration Defends Biblical Values from Day One
On Monday, January 20th, President Trump began his second term in a very intentional way. His inaugural ceremony, which included an invocation from North Carolina’s Reverend Franklin Graham, reinforced messages that he has been promising throughout his campaign. Shortly after the ceremony concluded, he began signing executive orders to make good on those promises. Some […]
Meet Baby Olivia, a Testament to the Sanctity of Human Life
This is baby Olivia. In the video above, you can see her development from conception to birth. In just 40 weeks, a fertilized egg – which is a new human life – goes through remarkable stages of growth. At just three weeks gestation, her heartbeat can be detected; By six weeks gestation, she begins to […]
Governor Stein’s Executive Order Reinforces NC As Abortion Destination State
On Thursday, January 16th, at a press conference in Charlotte, newly elected Governor Josh Stein issued an Executive Order in which he declares that the state of North Carolina will not comply with other state’s investigations where lawful abortions have been provided in North Carolina. This Executive Order, one of Governor Stein’s first, comes just […]
Celebrating American Uniqueness: Religious Freedom
Personal Freedom I often joke with people when they ask me about my profession and say, “I do the two things no one ever wants to talk about.” That’s right! I have sat in silence on short and long plane flights alike after that question was asked by my seat-mate and I gave them the […]
2025 Legislative Session Gets Underway in North Carolina
One week after Democrat Josh Stein was sworn into office as North Carolina’s 76th Governor, the North Carolina General Assembly is holding an “organizational session” to kick start the 2025 Legislative Session. State lawmakers are scheduled to meet in Raleigh today at noon. The day’s activities will include administering the Oath of Office to state […]
NC Appeals Court Rules Against Video Sweepstakes
The North Carolina Court of Appeals issued a ruling last Tuesday that determined a video sweepstakes operation in Robeson County likely violates state law. This decision furthers the ongoing fight against predatory gambling in the state, specifically regarding video sweepstakes. This ruling is a positive step in defending the laws designed to safeguard North Carolinians […]