Transgender Students To Compete On NC High School Athletic Teams
As our students go back to school this year, some girls may be surprised to find boys on their sports teams. In May, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) Board of Directors approved language that allows students to compete in athletics as a gender that is not their biological gender. According to the […]
Governor Weaponizes Taxpayer Dollars In “Conversion Therapy” Executive Order
This afternoon, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper issued an Executive Order banning state and federal funds from being used to reimburse medical and mental health professionals for “conversion therapy.” The following is a statement by NC Family President John L. Rustin in response to the Executive Order. Governor Cooper’s Executive Order regarding ‘conversion therapy’ is a […]
Tribal Sports Betting Bill Set To Become Law – UPDATED
Update: Governor Roy Cooper signed this bill into law on Friday, July 26, 2019. Earlier this week, the North Carolina General Assembly gave final approval to a bill that will allow sports betting and horse race wagering on the tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Western North Carolina. SB 154 – […]
ALERT: Tell the NC House That You Oppose Sports Betting and Horse Race Wagering on Tribal Lands!
The N.C. House is preparing to vote on a bill that would authorize betting on professional and collegiate sporting events and wagering on horse racing on tribal lands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Western North Carolina. Earlier this afternoon, the House Rules Committee approved SB 154–Allow Sports/Horse Race Wagering Tribal Lands. This […]
Washington State Renews Attack on Barronelle Stutzman
The Washington Supreme Court yesterday refused to reconsider it’s ruling against floral artist Barronelle Stutzman in spite of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Cakeshop ruling. That means the nightmare continues for the flower shop owner and her family. Her case goes now back before the U.S. Supreme Court to consider. Stutzman is a grandmother from […]
State House Committee Votes Down Gambling Bill
The Judiciary Committee of the N.C. House rejected a bill on Wednesday that would establish a statewide Gaming Commission and legalize Internet-based Daily Fantasy Sports gambling in North Carolina. By a 16-12 margin, the committee voted down HB 929–Gaming Commission, but the bill could return at a future meeting of the committee. During spirited committee […]
Your Presence Is Requested! Support the Born-Alive Veto Override Vote This Wednesday!
This Wednesday, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PUSH SB 359 OVER THE FINISH LINE! The vote to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 359-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 5 in the NC House. This is the last vote necessary for this critical, life-saving bill to be enacted into law. NC Speaker […]
Born-Alive Veto Override Vote Scheduled for Wednesday, June 5!
The vote to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of SB 359-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act has been scheduled for next Wednesday, June 5 in the NC House. This is the last vote necessary for this critical, life-saving bill to be enacted into law, and WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PUSH SB 359 OVER THE FINISH […]
The “Charming” and Alarming Face of New Marijuana
An Evidentiary Guide to Marijuana DOWNLOAD ENTIRE ARTICLE (with images and endnotes) In this guide, our goal is to provide current and evidence-based information on marijuana and related substances in a succinct and easily accessible format. It is meant to provide a tool for those who wish to combat the flood of misinformation surrounding marijuana […]
U.S. House Passes H.R. 5 – The “Equality Act”
The U.S. House of Representatives voted this afternoon to approve H.R. 5 – the so-called “Equality Act.” After over two hours of debate, the bill passed with a roll call vote of 236 to 173 largely along party lines. Eight Republicans voted in favor of the legislation, and no Democrats voted against it. Twenty-three House […]