2017 Legislative Session Wrap Up
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2017 Legislative Session in the early morning hours of June 30, bringing to a close a productive session that included many positive pro-family initiatives. This “long session” featured a Republican-controlled supermajority in the General Assembly working with a Democratic Governor for the first time since 2012. It also […]
A Fast Track To Spiraling Craziness
Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with 30 years of experience in pediatric and adolescent medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses transgenderism, transgender bathroom policy, and how the growing acceptance of this form of identity among some is putting the rights, development and wellbeing of some of our children and families […]
Modern Thinking About Transgender Issues Not Supported By Science
Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrician with 30 years of experience in pediatric and adolescent medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics discusses transgenderism, transgender bathroom policy, and how the growing acceptance of this form of identity among some is putting the rights, development and wellbeing of some of our children and families […]
Fourth Circuit Dismisses Lawsuit Against Senate Bill 2
In a major victory for religious liberty, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has rejected an appeal of the lawsuit challenging North Carolina’s Senate Bill 2, otherwise known as the “Magistrates Bill.” This 2015 law allows magistrates and registers of deeds employees to recuse themselves from performing duties related to marriages due to a […]
A Crisis Of Trust
Amber Lapp, a research fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, talks about a “crisis of trust” among younger generations that is hindering younger adults from committing to marriage and family life. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Crisis Of Trust JOHN RUSTIN: Thanks for joining us this week for Family Policy Matters. Today, we are going […]
Abortion On Campus: The aggressive campaign targeting college students for abortion
The following is a verified account of a 23-year-old college student who received a chemical abortion from Planned Parenthood: I was told after taking the [abortion] pills at home that I would probably start bleeding in about an hour. So, I made myself comfortable on the bed and turned the TV on. Ten minutes later, […]
POV: The Irreplaceable Role Of Fathers
Squeals of delight spiraled down from the upstairs of my home one recent evening. Then I heard my husband chasing our 18 month-old son, both laughing as they wrestled and played. A wave of thankfulness washed over me as I listened to the two of them. My husband is much more than just a co-laborer […]
A Countercultural Template For Being A Good Father
Dr. Gregory Popcak, an internationally known marriage and family expert, radio host, and author of more than 20 books, discusses the importance of fatherhood, and some practical ways for men to understand the love of God and then apply that love to being a better father. Family Policy Matters Transcript: A Countercultural Template For Being […]
AT ISSUE: Perspective & Context
1. In 1861, a fellow Republican said of then president Abraham Lincoln that he “is universally an admitted failure, has no will, no courage, no executive capacity.” Another called him “weak as water.” 2. Cultural observers often point to the falling marriage rates in the U.S. as a sign of drastic cultural change. It’s true that […]
Faking It: How You Can Combat The Proliferation Of Fake News
At 23, Cameron Harris wanted to set himself apart. He was looking to start a consulting business during the crazy 2016 political season, but he had bills to pay. As a recent graduate from a college where tuition is over $45,000 per year, Harris decided he’d write a fake news story and see how much […]