“Little Sisters of the Poor” Among Key Cases on SCOTUS Docket
As stated in our story yesterday about Justice Scalia’s death, there are a number of very important cases on the U.S. Supreme Court’s docket that deal with issues such as religious liberty and the sanctity of human life. Oral arguments in one of those cases, Zubik v. Burwell, are scheduled to be heard by the Supreme […]
Death of Justice Scalia is a Huge Loss
This weekend, America lost a truly supreme jurist who was a stalwart defender of the sanctity of human life, traditional marriage, religious liberty, and the separation of powers. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia reportedly died from natural causes Saturday morning at the age of 79. Appointed to the Court in 1986 by President Ronald Reagan, […]
Alert! Charlotte City Council Moves Forward on “Bathroom” Ordinance
After an emotional debate last night, the Charlotte City Council will vote on a highly controversial “non-discrimination” ordinance, otherwise known as the “bathroom” ordinance, at its next meeting on February 22. As we have been reporting, this ordinance change could force businesses, schools, and other “public accommodations,” to allow men to use women’s restrooms based […]
Liberty Counsel Seeks to Defend NC Religious Liberty Law
North Carolina’s newest religious liberty law, Senate Bill 2-Magistrates Recusal for Civil Ceremonies, is being challenged in court, and today is the deadline for a defense of the law to be filed. Since N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper, who is responsible for defending our state’s laws, has made public statements against SB2, Liberty Counsel, a […]
House to Vote on Veto Override Today
UPDATE: The U.S. House failed to muster the 290 votes required to override President Obama’s veto of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. It fell 50 votes short with 240 voting yea and 186 voting nay. As predicted, North Carolina’s U.S. House delegation voted the same way they did January 6, with all 10 GOP […]
ALERT: Charlotte Leaders Need to Hear From You!
The Charlotte City Council could vote as early as February 8th on a hazardous policy change that would put women, children, and families in the Queen City at great risk. Even if you do not live in the Charlotte area, this could be a precedent setting action that could impact the entire state, so Charlotte […]
Fourth Circuit to Hear Arguments Today on Two Cases Important to North Carolina
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over North Carolina, is scheduled to hear oral arguments today in two important cases that could significantly impact the Tar Heel State: one involving religious liberty, and the other regarding student privacy and safety. 1.) First up is the public prayer policy of […]
POV: Lawmaker Provides Critical Insights Into Charlotte “Bathroom” Ordinance
Dear Friends, I highly encourage you to read State Rep. Dan Bishop’s analysis of the Charlotte “Bathroom” ordinance proposal (below). Rep. Bishop is an attorney who represents House District 104 in Mecklenburg County. Not only does this article explain why adding “sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression” to the city’s list of civil-rights-status protected […]
Grand Jury Indicts Pro-Life Videographer, Not Planned Parenthood
In a shocking turn of events, a grand jury in Houston, Texas investigating whether a Planned Parenthood clinic attempted to sell the body parts of aborted babies, has instead indicted the team of undercover videographers that exposed what has been happening. David Daleiden, Director of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), could face up to […]
Pastors and Faith Leaders of Charlotte Called To Unite
Pastors and faith leaders in and around Charlotte are urged to attend an informational meeting next Wednesday at First Baptist Church to learn how they can stand up for religious freedom and defend community decency. As we reported in our story, “It’s Back! Charlotte ‘Bathroom’ Ordinance Re-Emerges,” the Charlotte City Council plans to vote on […]