ALERT: Rustin Urges State Leaders to Call Special Session!
At noon today, NC Family president John L. Rustin issued a formal request to Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Senate Leader Phil Berger and N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore to call for a Special Session of the N.C. General Assembly to repeal “the highly controversial and hazardous ordinance changes” recently adopted by the Charlotte City Council. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s Back! Charlotte “Bathroom” Ordinance Re-Emerges
The City of Charlotte is bracing for what could be yet another assault on religious liberty and common decency. The Charlotte City Council appears poised to once again take up a highly controversial and hazardous set of local ordinances that would establish “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender expression” as legally protected, civil rights status […]
ALERT: Charlotte City Council Defeats SOGI Proposal!
Following four hours of public comment and an additional hour of committee discussion, the Charlotte City Council defeated a proposal by one vote that would have expanded a number of city ordinances to include legal protections on the basis of “sexual orientation,” “gender identity,” and “gender expression.” The 6-5 vote came after an amendment was […]