NC Only Southern State Not Challenging Title IX Changes, But Hundreds of Schools Protected
Last week, on August 1st, the Biden Administration’s significant changes to Title IX to include “gender identity” were rolled out across the nation. Twenty-six states’ attorneys general are challenging the new regulations, and courts have temporarily blocked these changes in those states. Even though North Carolina is the only state in the south not challenging […]
North Carolina Ranks 32nd in Religious Liberty: New Report
A recent report released by Religious Liberty in the States ranked North Carolina number 32 based on legal safeguards surrounding issues such as abortion, marriage, and religious practices. This is an improvement from their 2023 report, where North Carolina ranked number 35. Illinois, Florida, and Montana were the top three respectively, while California, Alaska, and […]
Congress Passes The Maternal and Child Health Stillborn Prevention Act
It is an exciting time for pregnant women and their unborn babies! After two years of hard work by numerous organizations and individuals, on July 12, 2024, The Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act was signed into federal law. NC Family wrote about this legislation after it was originally introduced in March of 2022 primarily […]
2024 Olympics Includes a Nursery for Parent Athletes
This week is the beginning of the 2024 Olympics, and this year, they are welcoming a new group of people to the Olympic Village: children. All-star sprinter Allyson Felix, the most decorated track-and-field athlete in history, has teamed up with Pampers to make this possible. This nursery will allow parent athletes to spend time with […]
Press Conference to Encourage the General Assembly To Fully Fund Opportunity Scholarships Now
School choice families—students, parents, and supporters—we invite you to join us for a press conference/rally at Halifax Mall on July 31 at 10 am to urge your state legislators to approve additional funding for Opportunity Scholarships and clear the waiting list. Schools start soon, and families need to make their final decisions about their children’s […]
Fort Liberty Training Lists Pro-Life Groups as Terrorist Organizations
Last week, North Carolina’s Fort Liberty (formerly known as Fort Bragg) conducted a training on anti-terrorism, and one of the slides from this presentation was leaked. This slide, entitled “Terrorist Groups,” listed out several pro-life activities and organizations. In addition to the outrageous claim that pro-life groups are “terrorists”, independent journalist Sam Shoeman shared on […]
NC General Assembly Passes Human Trafficking Bill
In a series of unanimous votes over the past few weeks, House Bill 971—Human Trafficking Changes, passed both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly. HB 971 was one of a flurry of bills that the legislature considered prior to taking their 2024 Independence Day holiday break. The new statutes created by this bill are important […]
Happy 4th of July! (But Do You Know What That Means?)
On this day in 1776, the 56 delegates to the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence. While our country recognizes a national holiday on July 4, and families across the United States are celebrating with cookouts and fireworks, a substantial number of American citizens don’t fully understand what we are celebrating. A poll done […]
ALERT: We Need Your Help to STOP Marijuana Legalization in NC!
Last night, the North Carolina Senate passed a second bill to legalize marijuana for “medical” purposes in North Carolina, and we need your help to stop it! HB 563—Hemp-Derived Consumables/Con Sub Changes now returns to the State House for consideration. TAKE ACTION: Please go to NC Family’s Action Center right now to urge your State […]
Dobbs Was Only the Beginning: The Fight for Life Two Years After the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Two years ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down the Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the issue of abortion to elected representatives. Since this decision, 21states have enacted further pro-life legislation. While this was a monumental event, it was just the tip of the iceberg in the fight for life. […]