The Best of Times and the Worst of Times for American Journalism
John Miller, director of the journalism program at Hillsdale College, discusses the transformation of the news media and why the absence of vibrant news reporting can be a threat to our American way of life. Family Policy Matters Transcript: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times for American Journalism INTRODUCTION: Thanks for joining us […]
Embracing the Better Angels of our Nature
David Lapp is the lead organizer for a group entitled “Better Angels.” He discusses his efforts to reunite America by helping Americans to move past hostility and insults and find common ground across the political spectrum in order to achieve that foundational goal of our American Constitution, which is to form “a more perfect union.” […]
A More Accurate Way of Talking about Sexual Abstinence
Mary Anne Mosack, Executive Director of Ascend, an advocacy organization that works in the realm of Sexual Risk Avoidance education, discusses how to help teens make wise and healthy decisions about activities and relationships, especially when it comes to human sexuality. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A More Accurate Way of Talking about Sexual Abstinence INTRODUCTION: Thanks […]
POV: Lean Across The Aisle
I remember when it happened to me. I was sitting in a conference room at NC State University as a part of a group of community members tasked with helping reduce alcohol use and abuse on campus. It was an interesting mix of people from all walks of life. Over lunch one day, I struck […]
NC Family Signs Amicus Brief to SCOTUS in Student Privacy Case
NC Family signed onto an important friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court last week in Kenosha v. Whitaker, a case out of Wisconsin dealing with the definition of “sex” and bathroom access rights for a transgender-identifying student. The Amicus Brief urges the Justices of the High Court to take up the case previously ruled […]
NC a National Leader in Free Speech on College Campuses
North Carolina has been recognized by Alliance Defending Freedom as one of the leading states in the nation when it comes to protecting free speech on college campuses. Last week, ADF’s Center for Academic Freedom released a review of state laws protecting student free speech for all 50 states and notes that North Carolina “broadly […]
See You At The Pole is September 27
An annual event that features the encouraging sight of students praying at school flag poles all around the country is fast approaching. See You At The Pole, a day committed to global unity and prayer for this generation, is on Wednesday, September 27. Students in every time zone will be gathering at their flagpoles and […]
Faking It
We’ve all fallen victim to it at one time or another. The story was just too juicy not to share! Then, we find out it was a fake. So embarrassing. Whether motivated by easy money or social reengineering, fake news is a cultural trend that is probably here to stay. A keen eye, familiarity with […]
New Evidence: The Success Sequence Works
Dr. Bradford Wilcox, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, discusses “the millennial success sequence,” a specific sequence of life events, including marriage and children, which helps to prepare and position young adults to experience greater stability and success later in life. Family Policy Matters Transcript: New Evidence: The Success Sequence Works JOHN RUSTIN: Thanks […]
Parents’ Guide for Back-to-School
All across North Carolina, parents are preparing for another school year: shopping for all the right school supplies and mentally preparing for what lies ahead. While school days look different for every family—thanks in part to the host of educational options we have in our state—below are important reminders for parents as the year begins. […]