Family North Carolina Magazine-Sept/Oct 2008

FNC Magazine

Family North Carolina – Magazine
The North Carolina Family Policy Council publishes a 40-page quarterly magazine. Family North Carolina is designed to bring a wealth of information about public policy issues in North Carolina to our readers. In each issue, there is a feature story dealing with a key issue of public policy as well as several shorter "spotlight" pieces that bring perspective to the issue. Also, regular columns will address legal issues, legislative matters, and commentary. In addition, readers will be able to find information on resources and events of the North Carolina Family Policy Council. A subscription to Family North Carolina will give you access to other features in the magazine. See ordering information below.

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Highlights:

U.N.dermining the Family
How Certain U.N. Conventions Undermine Family and Sovereignty
While social science has conclusively demonstrated that the married, two-parent family that worships weekly is the healthiest by every measure, Patrick Fagan and others argue that certain U.N. committees urge society, in the name of human rights, to undertake policies that drive it in the opposite, harmful direction. more

Telling the Truth
Bill Brooks discusses The Truth Project, which is now being made available in North Carolina through the North Carolina Family Policy Counci more

The Family, the State, the Nation, and the World
R. Matthew Lytle shows how the health of the family ultimately affects the health of the world and introduces the contents of the current issue. more

Ten Reasons to Keep Abstinence Education in N.C.
In light of recent and ongoing attacks on abstinence-until-marriage educaiton, Alysse ElHage offers ten reasons why schools should continue to offer abstinence education to their students. more

Unequal Treatment
North Carolina has over 120 specialty license plates that are approved by the General Assembly, but as Alysse ElHage shows, the “Choose Life” plate is not available for citizens to purchase. more

Moms, Dads, and God
Brittany Farrell analyzes research from the Mapping America Project, which shows that two-parent families that worship regularly contribute more to society and have fewer problems. more

Briefs Page
Brittany Farrell gives an overview of how family-related bills fared after the May 14 crossover deadline. more

Interview with Rebecca Hagelin
NCFPC president, Bill Brooks talks with Rebecca Hagelin, Senior Communications Fellow for The Heritage Foundation about her new book, 30 Ways in 30 Days to Save Your Family, including the challenges facing families today and how to overcome them. more

How to Subscribe
If you do not already receive Family North Carolina, a one-year subscription is available for a suggested donation of $16. Write the North Carolina Family Policy Council at: PO. Box 20607, Raleigh, NC 27619. You may also call us at 919-807-0800 from 9 AM to 5 PM if you have any questions, or email us at admin@ncfamily.org

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