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RESEARCH AND ISSUES 
Politics and The Bible, Part 2
Dr. Wayne Grudem discusses his new book, Politics According to the Bible, which has been described as “a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of scripture that all pastors will appreciate having as they address the issues of the day.” (Feb 10) listen
Voices of Faith
Religious leaders from across North Carolina defend the Biblical Truth that marriage is the union of one man and one woman. more
TOP STORIES 
Election Filing Period Opens Today
Today marks the first day that North Carolina candidates who intend to run for public office in the 2012 elections can officially file with the State Board of Elections. (Feb 13) more
Report on Planned Parenthood Sent to Congress
A report submitted to Congress earlier this week by the Alliance Defense Fund identifies “extensive waste, abuse and potential fraud” involving millions of dollars of federal funding by some Planned Parenthood affiliates in the United States. (Feb 10) more
NC Students Struggle to Compete
North Carolina students are struggling to keep up with the academic achievements of their peers around the world, according to a newly released report by the John Locke Foundation. (Feb 9) more
CA Marriage Amendment Ruled Unconstitutional
The legal battle over the constitutionality of Proposition 8, California’s marriage amendment, continues its journey to the U.S. Supreme Court, after a federal appeals court issued its long-awaited ruling in the case yesterday. (Feb 8) more
National Marriage Week Begins
Today marks the beginning of the 10th National Marriage Week in the United States. (Feb 7) more
ACLU Targets Prayer at the Legislature
The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation is using the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision not to hear an appeal of a lower court ruling in the Forsyth County public prayer case to attack the General Assembly’s historical practice of opening legislative sessions with uncensored prayers. (Feb 6) more
Komen Reverses Grant Decision
In a surprising reversal, the Susan G. Komen Foundation announced today that they would no longer be ending grants to Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. (Feb 3) more
North Carolina Over-Taxed
The Tax Foundation’s annual 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index found that North Carolina suffers from the seventh worst tax system in the country. (Feb 3) more
Komen Ends Planned Parenthood Grants
In a decision heralded by pro-life advocates, the Susan G. Komen Foundation has announced that they are ceasing grants to the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood. (Feb 2) more
Sixth Circuit Defends Religious Liberty
In an important ruling issued last week recognizing that “tolerance is a two-way street,” a federal appeals court defended the First Amendment rights of a counseling student at Eastern Michigan University who was expelled by the university because of her religious beliefs about homosexuality. (Feb 1) more
Religious Leaders Oppose Mandate
A host of Christian leaders and universities are resisting the Obama Administration’s announcement that nearly all employers, including religious universities and hospitals, will be required to provide health plans to employees that include coverage for contraceptive and sterilization services. (Jan 31) more
Record School Choice Expansion
A record number of America’s children are enrolled in private school choice programs for the 2011-2012 school year after “the largest expansion of education opportunity in American history,” according to the Alliance for School Choice. (Jan 30) more
Orange County Opposes Marriage Amendment
The Orange County Board of Commissioners has adopted a resolution formally opposing the Marriage Protection Amendment, which will be considered by North Carolina voters on May 8, 2012. (Jan 27) more
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