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RESEARCH AND ISSUES 
Politics and The Bible, Part 1
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 3) listen
MPA Campaign
As North Carolinians prepare to defend marriage at the ballot in 2012, attorney Steven Long outlines the legalities associated with financially supporting the Marriage Protection Amendment. more
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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
CDC Analyzes Teen Mom Contraception Use
About half of teen mothers in a government survey were using contraception when they became pregnant, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Jan 26) more
NC Primary on Schedule
A three-judge panel has unanimously declined to delay the filing period and primary election date for North Carolina’s 2012 elections. (Jan 25) more
NC Improved Pro-Life Ranking
North Carolina is ranked as the 25th most pro-life state in the nation, moving up four spots from a 2011 ranking as the 29th most pro-life state, according to a new report from Americans United for Life. (Jan 24) more
Feds Keep Contraceptive Mandate
Despite thousands of complaints and two lawsuits, a federal mandate requiring public and private group health plans to cover “all FDA-approved” contraceptives will not exempt religious hospitals and universities, according to an announcement made Friday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (Jan 23) more
Faith Leaders Affirm Traditional Marriage
As pro-homosexual activists gear up to oppose a Marriage Protection Amendment in North Carolina, an impressively broad array of religious leaders have signed an “open letter to all Americans,” affirming the definition of marriage as only between one man and one woman, and warning of the significant threat that marriage redefinition poses to both religious freedom and “the common good.” (Jan 20) more
Perdue Seeks Tax Increase
Governor Beverly Perdue announced earlier this week that she intends to propose a budget for next year that will include a sales tax increase to help restore education funding cuts that were made to help balance the 2011-2012 budget. (Jan 19) more
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