N.C. General Assembly Still On “Summer Break”
As we’ve mentioned the last couple of weeks, the North Carolina General Assembly has been on break, only having pro forma sessions and not taking any substantive action on items this week. Budget negotiations are still underway, and you can learn more about what has been happening recently below! Why the General Assembly Hasn’t Overturned […]
POV: “303 Creative: A Ruling for All Americans”
Imagine being a creative professional in America who creates unique and expressive content that expresses your personal beliefs and worldview. You would sell that content to anyone who approached you, regardless of their physical characteristics or life choices. One thing you would not do, however, is create content or material that conflicts with your personal […]
The General Assembly’s Absence, Casino Gambling, and a Major Win for Religious Liberty
You are probably expecting one of our Weekly Update videos, looking forward to hear what John, Jere, and Sharon have to say about the events of the week, however we do not have a video for you today. John is at a conference this week, and AnnaScott (who runs everything from behind the camera) is on vacation. […]
SCOTUS “Groff Opinion” Another Win for Religious Liberty
In the last week of June, the United States Supreme Court issued a number of key opinions as its “2022 term” came to a close. Much attention was given to the divided ruling in 303 Creative v. Elenis, which found that Christian website designer Lorie Smith could not be forced by the State of Colorado […]
Colorado Courts Again Rule Against Christian Cake Artist Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Colorado, is once again facing legal consequences for living out his faith in the context of his business. As before, the Colorado Court of Appeals is trying to force Phillips to express messages through his cake designs that violate his religious beliefs. This is the latest of several […]