As a teenager, Prisha Mosley was told that she was born in the wrong body and that transitioning her gender would solve the various mental health problems she was experiencing. She received cross-sex hormones and a double mastectomy only to realize that these procedures were not the solution. Now, after detransitioning, she is suing the healthcare providers who pushed her down this path, seeking to hold them accountable and protect others from a similar fate. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Josh Payne, attorney and co-founder of Campbell Miller Payne, PL ..read more

Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The start of North Carolina’s 2024 Legislative Session, including key issues that will likely be addressed; An update on the Opportunity Scholarship; Attempts to restrict access to the dangerous drug tianeptine, also known as “gas station heroin”; and Information on NC Family’s 2024 Raleigh Dinner, which will take place on May 16th. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Visit NC Family’s Action Center Learn more about the Oppo ..read more

A state legislative committee is seeking to crack down on tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” by seeking to have the drug added to North Carolina’s list of controlled substances. The House Select Committee on Substance Abuse met Tuesday and approved a proposal to the North Carolina General Assembly to address what has become a widely available, highly addictive, and dangerous drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings about tianeptine, because it has been linked to seizures, loss of consciousness, and death. Often marketed and sold in liquid and pi ..read more

The untold truth about sports betting is that the state tax revenue that it is intended to generate comes at a very high cost for North Carolinians statewide. Early numbers are in, and this truth is already undeniably evident. Earnings and Losses in the First Week of Sports Betting On June 14, 2023, with Governor Cooper’s signature, HB 347—Sports Wagering/Horse Race Wageringbecame law, and sports betting was approved in North Carolina, making gambling available in North Carolina on every smartphone, tablet, and computer. Then, in January, the State Lottery Commission voted to approve a launch ..read more

On April 4, a 38-year-old man, Christopher Allan Miller, entered a female locker room at a Planet Fitness gym in Gastonia, North Carolina. Miller stripped naked in front of a 17-year-old girl and asked her to rub lotion and shower together. Authorities were called, and Miller was arrested on a felony charge, but this situation reveals a bigger problem. Miller claimed to identify as a woman, and Planet Fitness allows members to use locker rooms based on their self-reported gender identity. However, despite staunchly defending a transgender member just a few weeks ago, now Planet Fitness issued ..read more

As couples are increasingly unable to have children for a variety of reasons, many are hiring surrogate mothers to carry their babies for them. This raises many concerns and even more questions about the ethics of this decision and how it will impact the women and children involved. This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from June 2020 where host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse of The Ruth Institute to discuss the issue of surrogacy. Subscribe to our podcast so you can hear our interviews every week. Tune in to one of the radio stations ..read more

Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on funding North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship; New estimates that a third of student-athletes are being harassed as a result of sports gambling; How the NAIA is protecting women’s sports; and Florida and Arizona’s new pro-life laws. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship  Learn more about the additional funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Learn more about th ..read more

One of the most frequent arguments in favor of abortion is the cases of babies who receive a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting medical condition, where they would likely pass away at birth or shortly after. While this is a tragic situation for families, there is another alternative that treats the family and the baby with dignity. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Mary Szoch, Director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, to discuss a recent report that explored perinatal hospice as an alternative for babies with a prenatal di ..read more

Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: The launch of sports betting in North Carolina and the millions already spent; An update on the Opportunity Scholarship; and Information about the SCOTUS case regarding the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:  Learn more about the Opportunity Scholarship  Learn more about the chemical abortion case The post Sports Gambling, The Opportunity Scholarship, and Chemical Abortions appeared ..read more

The rise of smartphones, tablets, and other technology-driven devices over the last few decades has forced many parents to consider how to best manage this relatively new cultural phenomenon – for both them and their children. There are so many different opinions, and new studies are coming out all of the time, sharing the pros and cons of electronic media. So how do you find a healthy balance? This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Adam Holz, Director at Plugged In and co-author of Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World-And Why ..read more