Resistance Is Not Futile: Guest POV
Here in North Carolina, we have had our fair share of challenges over the past year. We have labored together and weathered stiff opposition in order to right a wrong through our support of HB2. For now, we have prevailed. This hope-filled Guest POV (Point of View) article, by John Stonestreet of the Colson Center […]
Charlotte School System Backs Off Implementation of New Transgender Policy
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System will hold off on implementing a new transgender policy that directly violates state law established by HB2. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) provided training for their schools on June 20 entitled “Supporting Transgender Students,” requiring them to allow students to use any restrooms or locker rooms “that correspond with their gender identity” and […]
U.S. Supreme Court Puts on Hold Lower Court Ruling on Transgender Bathroom Access
The U.S. Supreme Court has weighed in on the growing “bathroom debates” by temporarily blocking implementation of a lower court ruling that would have opened Virginia public school bathroom facilities to use according to gender identity, rather than biological sex. On Wednesday, SCOTUS put on hold the ruling in Gloucester County School Board v. G.G. that would […]
House Bill 2 Trial Set; One of Many
North Carolina’s Bathroom Privacy and Safety bill will take a big step in its long legal journey on November 14. A federal court in North Carolina has scheduled a hearing on that date to address one of the many lawsuits relating to the common sense House Bill 2. On August 1, prior to this full […]
NC Family Responds to NBA’s Decision to Relocate 2017 All-Star Game
NC Family president John L. Rustin issued the following statement in response to the NBA’s announcement on July 21 that it plans to relocate the 2017 All-Star Game to a city other than Charlotte in response to House Bill 2. “The NBA’s decision to relocate the 2017 All-Star Game is a prime example of overt hypocrisy […]
NC State University Settles Lawsuit on Free Speech
NC State University is changing its speech permit policy and settling a lawsuit filed by a student group last April. NCSU Chancellor Randy Woodson issued a statement saying that, “students, student groups, and their sponsored guests will no longer be required to reserve space to conduct non-commercial solicitation. These groups can reserve space in certain areas, such […]
Watch Your Mailbox for Special HB2 Edition of Family North Carolina Magazine!
The clash of ideologies behind North Carolina’s House Bill 2 has escalated into a national debate, and as North Carolinians we’ve had a front row seat to a slice of the culture war that has gripped our nation. In an effort to “set the record straight” and to help you communicate well on this important […]
US House Votes to Protect Religious Liberty and Freedom of Conscience
The US House of Representatives took a huge step toward further protecting religious liberty and freedom of conscience yesterday, passing the H.R. 4828–Conscience Protection Act by a vote of 245 to 182. The bill would protect healthcare providers, which include health insurance plans, against discrimination if they decline to be involved in abortion due to sincerely held […]
Mark Your Calendars for the Decision America Prayer Rally
Dear Friends, I’m very excited about a national tour making its way across the country and culminating in our state in October. Last night I attended a very exciting event that I want to share with you! It was a gathering of pastors and other faith leaders from across North Carolina as we met representatives […]
24 States Now in Battle Against Obama Administration’s Bathroom Decree
Ten more states have joined the legal fight against the Obama Administration’s “guidance” letter that would force all public schools to allow students to use the bathrooms, locker rooms, and showers that correspond to their “gender identity” as opposed to their biological sex. There are now 24 states, including North Carolina, that are legally challenging […]