Family North Carolina Magazine-Summer 2010

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The North Carolina Family Policy Council publishes a 40-page quarterly magazine, Family North Carolina. In each issue, there is a feature article dealing with a key issue of public policy as well as several shorter "spotlight" articles that look at other issues. Also, regular columns address legal issues, legislative matters, and commentary. In addition, readers can 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.

Summer 2010

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Feature

Charter School Checkmate
Once at the forefront of the nation’s innovative charter school movement, North Carolina’s institutionalized educrats have spent the last 15 years supporting policies that place North Carolina behind the curve. Terry Stoops lays the blame squarely where it belongs—at the feet of those persons and policies which continually deny charter schools the freedom and support they need and deserve to meet the incredible demand for quality education in North Carolina. more

Something Old, Something New
As more parents seek better educational opportunities for their children, Rebekah Sharpe provides insight into the benefits of classical education, which have resulted in its resurgence in home, private, and public education. more

Do No Harm
Mary Summa chronicles the devastating effect of the ethics and medical profession’s shift from a “sanctity of life” ethic to “futile care theory.” more

Teen "Sexting"
Alysse Elhage details the proliferation of teen sexting, its emotional, psychological, and legal consequences, and offers suggestions for how parents and policy leaders should respond. more

Courts
The North Carolina Family Policy Council has filed amicus briefs in two pending cases concerning the legality of same-sex adoption in North Carolina and the constitutionality of sectarian prayer before public government meetings. more

Interview: Mary Eberstadt
North Carolina Family Policy Council president, Bill Brooks, talks with social critic and author Mary Eberstadt about her newest book, The Loser Letters: A Comic Tale of Life, Death, and Atheism, which takes a satirical view of atheism among young adults today. more

Gambling With Our Future – 2
In his commentary, Bill Brooks addresses arguments from those who say the state should not regulate video gambling. more

At Issue
Editor Brittany Farrell highlignts some of the topics covered in the summer issue of Family North Carolina and holds forth for an "enlightned citizenry." 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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