By Anders KoskinenIntellectual TakeoutJune 26, 2020 In college I took a course on debating and argument. Well, to say I took the course may be a stretch; I dropped it after a few days after pushing back against the politics of my classmates and receiving this assertion from my instructor in response: “Institutional racism is […]
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‘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 […]
Rev. Creech Says Legislative Building Has “a Creepy Feel”
By M.H. CavanaughChristian Action LeagueMay 21, 2020 Monday, North Carolina lawmakers reconvened in Raleigh with pandemic protocols for legislative operations. The legislative building is open to the public, but only at 50% of its fire code occupancy. Senate and House members are maintaining separate procedural rules regarding legislative sessions, committee meetings, and voting practices. Everyone […]
Fighting for Freedom in a Pandemic
By Jim MinickIntellectual TakeoutMay 15, 2020 “Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.” ~H.L. Mencken My friend John and I spend a great deal of time discussing politics, calling each other’s attention to articles we’ve read online, and shaking our heads […]
Rev. Creech of the Christian Action League Sends Gov. Cooper a Letter: ‘Let God’s People Go’
Christian Action LeagueMay 11, 2020 Monday, May 11th, Rev. Mark Creech, executive director of the Christian Action League of North Carolina, sent the following letter to Governor Roy Cooper. North Carolina Office of the Governor20301 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-0301 Dear Governor Cooper, The Christian Action League of North Carolina, Inc. represents thousands of conservative […]
Thankful and Relieved, but Vigilant Regarding Curbside Liquor-by-the-Drink Sales
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueMay 6, 2020 Thankful and relieved but vigilant — that’s how the Rev. Mark Creech says Christian Action League supporters should feel about the Legislature’s passage of a COVID relief bill that did not include a provision allowing take-out cocktails. Passed unanimously by both chambers Saturday and signed by the Governor […]
House Version of COVID Relief Bill Includes Takeout Cocktails
Please Call Your State Senator to Oppose it By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueMay 1, 2020 State lawmakers are on a fast-track to approve bills that would bring relief to those negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. But if they aren’t careful, they could serve up a dose of harm along with the help, says the […]
URGENT ACTION ALERT: State Lawmakers Trying to Pass Legislation that Allows for Curbside Sales and Delivery of Mixed Beverages During Pandemic
Christian Action LeagueApril 29, 2020 Tuesday, The North Carolina General Assembly reconvened to take-up important legislation that seeks to provide relief to the state’s citizens during the COVID 19 pandemic. Read our latest report: Lawmakers Hash out Funding to Deal with COVID 19. House Bill 1043: Pandemic Response Act would make various changes to the […]
Lawmakers Hash Out Funding to Deal with COVID-19
By L.A. WilliamsChristian Action LeagueApril 29, 2020 Lawmakers — many in masks and keeping their distance from one another — gathered in Raleigh Tuesday to begin hashing out how best to help the state weather COVID-19, including exactly how to spend roughly half of the $6 billion in federal CARES Act funding headed to the […]
Uncle Sam’s Prayer Journal
By Dave Eden, Eden Political Cartoons “In this harbinger of judgment man is given another chance…to abandon the foolish ways of sin and disobedience, and to receive God’s love and mercy. The headlines are God’s warning. The television news flashes are a shadow of his loving hand at work for the world’s redemption. The radio […]