By Hunter Hines Christian Action League April 15, 2021 Fairness and physiology were the focus Wednesday as members of the House Judiciary 1 Committee began discussion of House Bill 358, Save Women’s Sports. Introduced by Rep. Mark Brody (R-Union) on March 22, the measure would prevent biological males from competing in female athletics. “We have […]
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6 LGBTQ-Related Bills Filed in General Assembly, 4 Bad, 2 Good
By Rus Egner Christian Action League April 9, 2021 Will North Carolina succumb to extremist views on sex and gender or hold the line to protect religious freedom and the health and well-being of young people? Six recent bills – four that push the LGBTQ agenda and two that defend liberty and traditional values – […]
Catawba Indian Tribe Breaks Ground for New Casino at King’s Mountain
By Graham McDowellChristian Action LeagueJuly 23, 2020 WBTV News reported on Wednesday that the Catawba Indian tribe of South Carolina broke ground in King’s Mountain to build a new casino. “Local leaders, attorneys and Catawba Nation Chief William Harris all say the casino is happening – and it’s happening fast. They say the space, on […]
Supreme Court’s Flawed Ruling on Louisiana Abortion Law
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueJuly 3, 2020 The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a Louisiana law that would have helped ensure the safety of women by requiring their abortionists to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. The 5-4 ruling, written by Justice Stephen Breyer, and joined by justices Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Ginsburg and […]
‘Toking, More Drinking and Elimination of Educational Opportunities for the Poor are What NC Dems Want’
By Hunter HinesChristian Action LeagueMay 22, 2020 “Toking, Drinking, and less educational freedom is what the Democrats in North Carolina believe is in the best interest of our state,” said Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League. “All of my family years ago used to be Democrats. I was a Democrat. And […]
Growing Chorus of Voices Urge Gov. Cooper to Suspend Elective Abortions
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 26, 2020 Pregnancy help centers and statewide faith-based organizations are among a growing chorus of voices urging North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper to suspend elective abortions during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday, the Christian Action League joined the NC Family Policy Council, the NC Values Coalition, Concerned Women […]
US Department of Interior Gives the Go-Ahead on Catawba Indian Casino in Cleveland County
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League March 19. 2020 Kings Mountain, long known as the location of a tide-turning Revolutionary War battle, has been at the center of a seven-year battle over gambling. Late last week, the United States Department of the Interior gave the South Carolina-based Catawba Indian Nation the go-ahead to establish a […]
State Lottery Commission Might Implement Games That Mimic Video Poker/Sweepstakes
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League December 19, 2019 “The North Carolina Lottery has been a spectacular failure, and it deserves to be phased out in the years ahead,” said Les Bernal, National Director of Stop Predatory Gambling. Bernal made the remarks during an interview with host John Rustin on the North Carolina Family Policy […]
Governor Cooper Bans Funds for ‘Conversion Therapy’ to Minors
By M.H. Cavanaugh Christian Action League August 8, 2019 Last Friday, August 2, Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order which bans the use of state and federal funds for “conversion therapy” to minors. The order states, “[I]t is the policy of the Office of the Governor and DHHS [Department of Health and Human Services] […]
Blatantly Bad Alcohol and Gambling Bills Pass (Championed by Republicans)
By Hunter Hines Christian Action League July 19, 2019 RALEIGH – Dr. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, said he returned to work Tuesday, after suffering a health scare, and sat in the gallery of the state Senate to watch them pass “perhaps the most egregious piece of alcohol legislation that has […]