‘This is something to be deeply concerned about,’ says Rev. Creech By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 30, 2023 In what can only be described as a case of “the fox guarding the hen house,” the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has appointed a couple of bosom buddies of the booze industry […]
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Syphilis Spikes in NC by 574%: Its Impact on State’s Newborns
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 30, 2023 Syphilis cases are skyrocketing in North Carolina, and some of the state’s youngest and most vulnerable citizens are paying the price for their parents’ poor decisions. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued an alert about the sexually transmitted disease this month, reporting […]
Protecting NC from Gambling Expansion: The Christian Action League’s Ongoing Efforts
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League November 22, 2023 Video sweepstakes outlets on every corner, gaming terminals in restaurants and bars, and Las Vegas-style casinos throughout the state — it’s the gambling industry’s dream for North Carolina, and one that could have already come true were it not for the efforts of the Christian Action […]
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 […]
North Carolina Ranks 10th in the Nation for STD Rates: A Deepening Public Health Concern
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League October 13, 2023 Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise across the nation, and the Tar Heel state is no exception. In fact, a recent report based on CDC statistics from 2021 ranked North Carolina 10th among the 50 states with a total STD rate of 922.2 per 100,000. […]
North Carolina Abortion Law Faces Legal Hurdles: Pro-Life Leaders Respond
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League October 6, 2023 Days after a federal judge issued an injunction against two parts of North Carolina’s new abortion law, the Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League, reminded CAL supporters to continue to pray for the battle for life. “In this challenging time, pro-life advocates […]
Elon’s Thirst for Social Districts: Economic Gains vs. Long-Term Costs
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 29, 2023 Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile! That seems to be the theme for alcohol proponents in the town of Elon. Having launched a social district in April, the town expanded it in August to include land owned by a church and more recently […]
Cherokee Approve Recreational Marijuana: Will It Be Another ‘Trail of Tears?’
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 15, 2023 The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, having already embraced the sale of so-called medical marijuana, has now given its approval for anyone age 21 or over to purchase and use pot. A Sept. 7 referendum, which showed broad support for the psychoactive drug, requires the tribal […]
Alcohol Industry Tightens Grip on State Lawmakers: ‘Paradigm Shift’ on Restrictions
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League September 7, 2023 Happy hours, Sunday liquor sales and cocktails to-go — not to mention a slew of other rule-loosening provisions — may soon be a reality across the state, as the alcohol industry appears to tighten its grip on North Carolina lawmakers. On Tuesday, in a room full […]
While One Third of Drinkers Trying to Cut Back, Legislature Set to Expand Liquor Sales
by L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 31, 2023 More than a third of U.S. drinkers are trying to cut back in 2023, according to a recent survey by NCSolutions. And the so-called “sober curious” movement is gaining momentum across the nation. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, legislation introduced earlier this year would open the door […]