Family North Carolina Magazine-Jul/Aug 2008

FNC Magazine

Family North Carolina – Magazine
The North Carolina Family Policy Council is now publishing a 32-page bi-monthly 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.

July/August 2008

Highlights:

Clamping Down on Charter Schools
North Carolina's Charter Schools Face an Uphill Battle
Matt Lytle looks into the charter school movement in North Carolina and shows how charters face increasing opposition from state laws and regulations. more – PDF

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Bill Brooks discusses truth and honesty as what he calls the "home keys" of public policy. more

The Fabric of the Universe
Matt Lytle talks about certain aspects of the created order and how these aspects affect morality. more

Marriage at Risk
John Rustin and Burwell Stark show why North Carolina needs to add an amendment defining marriage to its state Constitution. more

Consent or Coercion?
Thomas Atwood looks into the issue of adoption records and demonstrates how mandatory openness of adoption records could be harmful to the process of adoption. more

Courts Page
Tami Fitzgerald provides an update court decisions that deal with homosexual issues. more

The Price of Family Fragmentation
Alysse ElHage explores a new study that investigates the personal and financial impact of fragmented families on North Carolina. more

Interview with Lindalyn Kakadelis
Lindalyn Kakadelis is the director of the North Carolina Education Alliance, a project of The John Locke Foundation. She discusses a new report from the North Carolina Education Alliance, entitled “Innovation in Education: Education Tax Credits in North Carolina.” 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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