Rowan County Prayer Saga Continues
A federal judge has ordered the members of the Rowan County Board of Commissioners (pictured) to end the practice of personally offering prayers before their board meetings, after he determined the custom to be unconstitutional. On May 4, District Judge James A. Beaty, Jr. made permanent his preliminary injunction from June 2013 that halted the […]
Status of Key Bills Following NCGA “Crossover Deadline”
As the dust settles at the N.C. General Assembly following the self-imposed “crossover deadline” of April 30, we thought now would be an opportune time to provide an update on the status of key pieces of legislation filed during the 2015 Legislative Session. By way of review, the crossover deadline is an arbitrary date set […]
Be a Voice for the Voiceless, Tomorrow, May 5
Come be a “Voice for the Voiceless,” tomorrow, May 5, during Pro-Life Lobby Day at the North Carolina General Assembly! Sponsored by North Carolina Right to Life, the event is a way for pro-life North Carolinians to support pro-life legislation, like the bill that would extend the informed consent waiting period for abortion from 24 […]
The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 7
With the U.S. Supreme Court set to issue a landmark ruling on the legal definition of marriage this summer, and with religious freedom being challenged nationwide, it is more urgent than ever for Americans to come together in prayer for our nation and its leaders during the 2015 National Day of Prayer. The fitting theme […]
Marriage On Trial at U.S. Supreme Court Today
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in a landmark set of cases that could determine the future legal definition of marriage in this country, the North Carolina Family Policy Council has joined more than 30 pro-family organizations in urging the high court to uphold the age-old definition of marriage as only the […]
NC House Passes 72 Hour Waiting Period!
The North Carolina House has approved a bill that extends the informed consent waiting period for abortion in North Carolina from 24 hours to 72 hours. The measure, House Bill 465-72 Hours Informed Consent by Person or Phone, was approved by a 74-45 vote on Thursday, April 23. In addition to the extended waiting period, […]
Stand for Religious Freedom in NC – Day of Action, April 28
Citizens across North Carolina have an incredible opportunity to Stand for Religious Freedom by participating in the Religious Freedom Day of Action on Tuesday, April 28. This event begins with Coffee & Krispy Kreme Doughnuts with Lt. Governor Dan Forest at 9:00 A.M. at the Office of the Lt. Governor located at 310 N. Blount […]
PRO-LIFE BILL NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!
A bill that would expand the waiting period for abortion in North Carolina from 24 hours to 72 hours passed the State House on Thursday, April 23 by a vote of 74-45 and now proceeds to the State Senate. Please contact your member of the State Senate and urge him or her to support House Bill […]
National March for Marriage is April 25
A week from this Saturday, on April 25, thousands upon thousands of traditional marriage supporters will gather in the nation’s capital for the 3rd Annual March for Marriage. This is just days before the U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to take up a case to determine the legal status of society’s most fundamental relationship. The […]
SUPPORT PARENTAL RIGHTS!
NC Family opposes HB 413–Expand Grandparent Visitation Rights, because it would violate the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerning the care, custody, and control of their children. If you share our concerns about this bill, please contact your member of the North Carolina House to let them know you oppose HB 413. […]