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 […]
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Unmasking Alcohol’s True Impact: From Hypertension to Cancer
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 23, 2023 A headache, a hangover, and a night of regrettable actions — most folks know the common and immediate problems created by drinking too much alcohol. But what they may not know is that alcohol is linked to seven different types of cancer and a myriad of […]
Alcohol-Related Deaths Rising (Especially for Women) Surpassing Fentanyl and Cocaine
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 18, 2023 Mention fentanyl, heroin or cocaine in a crowded room and heads start to wag. “What a shame,” “how awful,” “unbelievable, this rampant drug abuse.” Too often the criticisms fall from lips just inches away from an evening cocktail. While opioids dominate the headlines, alcohol kills upwards […]
Lots of Work: Veto Overrides, Bills to Support, Bills to Oppose, Casinos and VLTs
By L.A. Williams Christan Action League August 10,2023 With Labor Day just around the corner, it’s easy to forget that North Carolina lawmakers still have lots of work to do this summer and plenty of legislation on the table. While some legislators have been back and forth on vacation, others have been behind closed doors […]
Raising the Age: A Proposed Ban on Kratom Sales in N.C. Needs Attention
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League August 2, 2023 It’s been seven years since North Carolina lawmakers considered banning kratom, a psychoactive substance that the Drug Enforcement Administration has labeled “a drug and chemical of concern.” Now on the table is legislation that would prohibit the sale of kratom to anyone under 18 and require […]
Planned Parenthood Files New Motion in Court Against N.C. 12-Week Abortion Ban
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 28, 2023 Planned Parenthood and a Duke Health doctor this week filed a new motion asking a federal judge to block two sections of the state’s new 12-week abortion ban that “significantly restrict abortion access for patients,” according to language in the suit. The motion, filed Monday, claims […]
Court Ruling Runs Afoul of State Statute Against Video Sweepstakes
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 28, 2023 Purveyors of video sweepstakes are celebrating a win this week, as the state’s second-highest court has denied a request from Governor Roy Cooper, the Department of Public Safety and the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to temporarily block a controversial ruling issued by a Forsyth County trial […]
Say No to Expanded Gambling: Your Urgent Action Needed
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 21, 2023 A massive expansion of gambling in the form of multiple new casinos and the legalization of video lottery terminals — it’s the last thing North Carolina needs, but it may be what we get unless lawmakers hear from you today! The Rev. Mark Creech, executive director […]
Fight to Save Women’s Sports: A Spiritual Battle and a Call to Action
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 21, 2023 “This is a spiritual battle. It’s no longer right versus wrong, good versus bad. This is moral versus evil.” That’s how former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines Barker recently described the fight to keep women’s sports fair and free from biological males competing as “transwomen.” Barker, who […]
Efforts to Legalize Marijuana as Medicine Faces Setback in the State Legislature
By L.A. Williams Christian Action League July 13, 2023 Efforts to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes may be up in smoke for this session of the N.C. Legislature, according to a statement issued by House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) on Tuesday. Although the upper chamber passed Senate Bill 3, euphemistically dubbed the Compassionate Care Act, […]