By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 10, 2024 The American College of Pediatricians and more than a dozen other health organizations are issuing a wake-up call to the rest of the U.S. medical community, urging them to stop recommending drugs and surgical procedures for children who are struggling with their identity. “It is time […]
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Craven County Nobly Defies Trend, Says No to Sunday Morning Alcohol Sales
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League May 2, 2024 Nearly six years ago, the Craven County Board of Commissioners rejected an ordinance that would have allowed restaurants and stores to begin selling alcohol on Sunday mornings. Last month, they renewed their resolve against the state’s brunch bill, again voting the measure down, this time 5-2. […]
NC Voter Reforms Helping to Ensure Election Integrity
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 29, 2024 Roughly 1.8 million voters, just under a quarter of those registered in North Carolina, cast ballots in the March 5 primary. Many will have a chance to vote again in May during the second primary. And all are urged to head to the polls in November. […]
Governor Cooper vs. Parents: The Fight Over North Carolina’s Education Opportunity Scholarships
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 15, 2024 North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships — funding vouchers that are allowing a growing number of parents to choose their children’s school — came under fire from Gov. Roy Cooper earlier this month. He called them a “reckless waste” of taxpayer money and asked that the program be […]
N.C. Governor and State Attorney General ask High Court to Protect Abortion Pill
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League March 1, 2024 The governor and attorney general of North Carolina are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the federal government to loosen the restrictions on the abortion pill in a major case that would have a nationwide impact on the drug’s availability. In recent weeks, Gov. Roy […]
NC GOP Urges Governor to Aid Texas in Border Crisis: CAL Director Speaks to Immigration Reform
By Peyton Majors Christian Action League February 2, 2024 North Carolina House Republicans this week sent a letter to Gov. Roy Cooper and asked him to assist Texas in securing the southern border by offering the services of the North Carolina National Guard. The letter was signed by all 72 members of the GOP House […]
N.C. School Board Defies State Law, Approves LGBTQ Instruction for K-4 Grades
By Peyton Major Christian Action League January 26, 2024 A prominent North Carolina school board voted Jan. 18 not to comply with major components of a landmark new state law known as the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” and immediately faced pushback as well as warnings of potential legal action. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board voted […]
The Impact of Sports Gambling on North Carolina’s Youth: A Call for Awareness
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League January 5, 2024 It’s a safe bet that your recent news feed included an article or two about new laws taking effect in North Carolina in 2024. It’s also a safe bet that one of those laws is anything but a safe bet, says the Rev. Mark Creech, executive […]
Influence and Impact: A Year of Christian Action in North Carolina
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League December 29, 2023 The Christian Action League has been a formidable force in North Carolina’s legislative process in 2023, actively engaging in lobbying efforts on a range of critical issues that resonate with its Christian mission and values. From landmark legislation concerning abortion restrictions and maternal support to contentious […]
North Carolina’s Education Transparency: Johnston County Sets the Example
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 16, 2023 Officials in Johnston County are making it clear that elementary-aged children do not need to be hearing about or reading about sexuality, sexual activity or gender identity at school. The Board of Education there last week approved policies that not only meet the letter of North […]