SCOTUS To Hear Oral Arguments on FDA’s Decisions on Dangerous Chemical Abortion Pills
This week, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced that it will hear arguments this term about the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decisions regarding access to the chemical abortion drug, Mifepristone. The hearings will specifically pertain to the FDA’s decisions in 2016, 2021, and 2023 to loosen restrictions for this pill and […]
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 […]
The Creation of Our Nation, and How It Affects Us Today
On July 4th, 247 years ago, a monumental document was signed. The authors were men who had occupations such as law, business, farming, medicine, or ministry, and the purpose of the document was, in part, to explain and enumerate the colonist’s right to rebel against the British government and to establish their own. It makes […]
SCOTUS Rules In Favor of Website Designer in Compelled Speech Case
Today, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of website designer Lorie Smith and her right to freedom of speech in 303 Creative v. Elenis. Smith had been sued by LGBTQ couples in Colorado for refusing to create a website celebrating a same-sex union. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court made clear that Colorado’s […]