ALERT: Charlotte City Council to Vote on SOGI Ordinance
City Council members in Charlotte are scheduled to vote August 9 on a proposed ordinance that would add the classifications of “familial status, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), veteran status, pregnancy, [and] natural hairstyle” to the city’s non-discrimination ordinances relating to public accommodations, employment, passenger vehicles for hire, and businesses that […]
Barronelle Stutzman’s Long Obedience and the Failure of the Court
This article comes from the Colson Center for Christian Worldview’s BreakPoint Podcast, which aired today, July 7, 2021 On Friday, in an act of what can only be described as dereliction, the Supreme Court of the United States refused to hear the case of Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. vs. Washington. In refusing to hear this case, the […]
U.S. Supreme Court Unanimous in Support for Faith-Based Foster Care Agency
In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the City of Philadelphia discriminated against Catholic Social Services because of the foster care agency’s religious views. This is undoubtedly a victory for religious freedom, but especially for the children of Philadelphia who are in need of forever homes. The case of Fulton v. City […]
ALERT: Calling All NC Attorneys — The Time to Act is NOW!
The North Carolina State Bar is considering an amendment to the Preamble of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys that is different from last year’s proposal, but would still include “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as protected classes. As stated in the introduction to the original proposal, the Preamble “sets forth the values […]
HHS Redefines “Sex” to Include “Sexual Orientation” & “Gender Identity”
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County Georgia last year redefined the word “sex” in federal employment law, saying that discrimination on the basis of sex now includes “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (SOGI) as protected classes. This ruling elevated SOGI to the same level as race, color, religion, sex, and national origin in […]
Lt. Governor Announces Task Force to Protect Students from Indoctrination
North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson recently announced the creation of a new task force aimed at protecting students in our state from being taught materials that are inappropriate or politically biased. The Fairness and Accountability in the Classroom for Teachers and Students (F.A.C.T.S) task force will be made up of 12 members, including teachers, […]
ALERT: Urge Your U.S. Senators to OPPOSE the So-Called “Equality Act”
H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality Act,” passed the U.S. House last week by a vote of 224-206 and is now pending in the U.S. Senate. President Joe Biden has vowed to sign this misnamed and highly discriminatory bill into law within his first 100 days in office, but the bill’s passage in the U.S. Senate is […]
U.S. House Passes “In-Equality Act”
This afternoon the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224 to 206 to adopt H.R. 5, the so-called “Equality Act,” which would enshrine “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” as legally protected classes in a myriad of federal laws. The vote fell along party lines, with only three Republicans (Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania, John Katko of New York, […]
Help Fight the Spread of Local SOGI Ordinances Across NC
Following the sunset late last year of a law that prohibited local governments from passing ordinances to regulate employment and public accommodations, six North Carolina cities and counties have voted to elevate “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” (SOGI) to the status of legally protected classes. More localities are being pressured to considering similar measures. As NC […]
Protect Children and Fight the “Equality Act” Through These Two Events
As NC Family shared last week, H.R. 5, or the so-called “Equality Act,” was recently introduced in the U.S. Congress. Our nation’s lawmakers are likely to vote on this potentially devestating legislation sometime soon. To stand against this bill, and to provide further information about its harmful effects, we encourage you to participate in these […]