ALERT: Oppose Federal “Equality Act”
H.R. 5, the so-called federal “Equality Act,” was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives yesterday, February 18, and a vote on this bill could take place as early as next week. If this legislation passes Congress, it will almost certainly be approved by President Biden, who vowed to sign it into law within his […]
Biden Follows Through with “SOGI” Executive Order
Among a myriad of Executive Orders, Proclamations, and other directives issued by President Joe Biden during his first two days in office is an order establishing civil rights-level legal protections on the basis of “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (SOGI). The Executive Order, which was not unexpected (see NC Family’s article from last week), directs […]
Biden-Harris to Immediately Impose Radical LGBTQ+ Agenda
Although it is widely known that President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris intend to impose a radical LGBTQ+ agenda on the nation, few understand how shockingly extensive this agenda really is. A review of The Biden Plan to Advance LGBTQ+ Equality in America and Around the World demonstrates just how far it goes. […]
Hillsborough First to Adopt SOGI Ordinance Following Sunset of HB 142
The Town of Hillsborough has become the first municipality in North Carolina to create legal protections in employment and public accommodations based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity or expression” following the expiration of a state law that prohibited such action. The towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, also in Orange County, are expected to […]
A Time for Hope and Prayer, Not Despair!
As the dust begins to settle from the events of the first week of 2021, many Americans are reconsidering their wish that the now infamous 2020 would finally come to an end. Political strife, social unrest, violent and deadly attacks in the U.S. Capitol, and a spiking global pandemic have left indelible stains on the […]
NC Family Warns Local Officials About “SOGI” Ordinances
NC Family has joined several pro-family organizations in urging local government officials across North Carolina to refrain from enacting ordinances that grant special legal protections based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.” Also referred to as “SOGI” ordinances, these types of measures have been used by governmental bodies across the country to attack and punish […]
Voters In Multiple States Decide About Life, Drugs, Gambling & Marriage
The selection of candidates for local, state, and federal offices were not the only choices confronting voters on Election Day in a number of states across the nation. In fact, voters in 32 states decided over 100 statewide ballot measures on November 3. Below is an overview of some of these voter initiatives and referenda […]
SCOTUS Hears Foster Care Case
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week in a case that will affect whether a foster care provider can continue operating based on its religious beliefs. The case of Fulton, et. al. v. City of Philadelphia began in 2018 when the City of Philadelphia demanded that Catholic Social Services (CSS) change its religious […]
Early Voting Starts Today!
One-Stop Early Voting in North Carolina begins today and ends Saturday, October 31. During this period, you can register and vote on the same day at any early voting site in your county. To see early voting sites and schedules, you can simply fill in your county here, and once you click on the individual […]
Victory for First Amendment Rights on Campus
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a new rule that aims to protect the First Amendment rights of students, teachers, and student organizations at public colleges and universities. The final rule, entitled Improving Free Inquiry, Transparency, and Accountability at Colleges and Universities, serves to defend First Amendment rights in two primary ways. First, in […]