NC General Assembly Short Session Adjourns
NC Legislators have put the 2018 Short Session to bed, until November 27, 2018 when both chambers are scheduled to reconvene. Both the House and Senate adjourned today, but not before overriding eight of Governor Cooper’s vetoes and approving six proposed amendmentsto the North Carolina Constitution. These proposed amendments will appear on the ballot in […]
POV: Hybrid Homeschools On The Rise in NC
Something significant happened during the 2013-14 school year. For the first time, there were more children in homeschools in North Carolina than there were in private schools. Homeschooling continues to grow in popularity, and quickly. In 2016-17, there were almost 128,000 students in homeschools in North Carolina, which was an 8 percent increase over the […]
Victory For Freedom of Speech and Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers!
In a resounding victory for freedom of speech, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that a California law forcing pregnancy resource centers to promote abortion is unconstitutional. However, the 5-4 ruling in NIFLA vs. Becerra is a chilling reminder of just how fragile our constitutional rights are at this point in our nation’s history. Justices […]
U.S. Supreme Court Gives Washington State Florist Another Day In Court
The U.S. Supreme Court is giving Washington State florist Barronelle Stutzman another day in court, announcing on Monday that the Washington Supreme Court must reconsider her case in light of the High Court’s recent decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. Stutzman stands to lose her family business and everything she owns because […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Jack Phillips and Religious Liberty
The U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in the Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission case this morning, ruling 7-2 in favor of Colorado Cake Artist Jack Phillips. “Jack is relieved and delighted,” said Alliance Defending Freedom Vice President Kristen Waggoner shortly after the ruling. “It’s been a long six-year battle.” Waggoner presented […]
California Bill Raises Major Religious Liberty Concerns
A bill that is quickly moving through the California State Legislature has religious liberty advocates worried that certain Christian books and counseling recommendations could be banned throughout the state. Alliance Defending Freedom Attorney Matt Sharp explains that AB 2943 would make it “unlawful for any person to sell books, counseling services, or anything else that […]
Call To Prayer For Imprisoned Pastors With North Carolina Connections
Pastor Andrew Brunson remains behind bars in a dangerous prison in Turkey waiting for the continuation of a trial many hoped would end his ordeal. The American missionary was arrested in late 2016 and charged with being part of a terrorist uprising. But many believe the Turkish government fabricated the charges in order to use […]
POV: Could the Mention of “God” in Court Cause a Mistrial?
Could the mere mention of “God” in an American courtroom serve as the basis of a mistrial? A case that recently came before the North Carolina Court of Appeals begs the question. As I was reviewing a long list of legal rulings filed by the Court of Appeals yesterday afternoon, I came across an opinion […]
The U.S. Supreme Court Looks at Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers!
The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments today for a major case that could have an impact on free speech, religious liberty and the work of pro-life pregnancy centers across the country. National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) v. Becerra challenges a 2015 state law in California that forces pro-life pregnancy centers to […]
Snow Doesn’t Stop Greenville From Honoring Barronelle Stutzman!
A rare late-season snowfall threatened to put a freeze on NC Family’s Greenville Dinner Monday evening, but that didn’t frighten our guests or deter them from showing up to hear the story of Barronelle Stutzman. Those who attended were treated to a personal glimpse into the life of this 72-year-old florist from Washington State who […]