NC Family Minute
Bob Ditmer gives a 60 second audio introduction to a current public policy issue of interest to listners in North Carolina and beyond. (Daily M-F) listen

It Takes A Family
Dr. Jennifer Roeback Morse talks about a conference that aims to help Christian students learn to defend the pro-family view of marriage on their university campuses. (June 2) listen

Bringing Las Vegas to North Carolina
Despite a consistent history of opposition to expanded gambling in North Carolina, the General Assembly is considering amending the compact with the Cherokee Nation in the western part of the State, to allow Las Vegas-style casino game. ADF Blackstone Fellow, Kyle Jensen considers the historical, federal, and state environments in his presentation of the arguments against allowing such an expansion on economic, legal, and social grounds. more

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House Tentatively Approves Gambling Expansion
Just before 4:00 P.M. Thursday afternoon, North Carolina House members gave tentative approval to a dramatic expansion of gambling in the State. (June 1) more

Speech And Bullying Guidelines Released
A diverse group of religious, education and civil liberties organizations has released a set of guidelines aimed at helping public schools address school bullying and harassment, while also protecting the First Amendment right of students to freely express their religious and political beliefs about controversial issues such as abortion and homosexuality. (May 31) more

Gambling Proponents Maneuver Bill
A House subcommittee held a surprise meeting yesterday evening to approve a bill that aims to legalize Las Vegas style casino gambling on the Cherokee reservation in western North Carolina. (May 30) more

Education Committee Approves Reforms
Yesterday, the Senate Education and Higher Education Committee passed an amended version of a bill that includes major changes to the State’s public school system. (May 30) more

Scholarship Funding Corporate Tax Credit
Corporations that make donations to certified education scholarship organizations that help low income students attend nonpublic schools would be eligible to receive a tax credit under legislation introduced last week in the North Carolina General Assembly. (May 29) more

Gambling Bill Constitutionally Flawed
The North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law has published an analysis of proposed changes to the State’s gambling laws that argues the changes are “constitutionally flawed and invite litigation.” (May 25) more

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