When an Assassination Attempt Becomes a Private Summons
by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org When tragedy strikes, such as an assassination attempt, our first instinct is to look outward and ask, What kind of person would do such a thing? We may even be tempted to say that only the worst of sinners could ever stoop so...
Lawmakers Take Aim at Social Media Harms to Minors
by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly’s Short Session is now fully underway. Bills from the previous 2025 Session that remained eligible because they passed one chamber are now being heard in the second...
The Profanity Plague: What Our Filthy Language Says About Our Souls
by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org There was a time when profanity in public life was considered shameful. It was muttered under one’s breath, spoken behind closed doors, or perhaps heard in places where people were expected to be rough around the edges. But today,...
Lawmakers Return to Raleigh: A Week of Signals and Substance
by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly returned to Raleigh last week to resume the people’s business. From the outset, it was clear that this session would be marked by urgency and uncertainty. With the...
When Loyalty and Conviction Collide
by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org The contrasting responses of Riley Gaines and Franklin Graham to a recent controversy involving former President Donald Trump offer more than a passing moment of disagreement. They provide a revealing window into a deeper struggle...
The Real Divide in American Politics Isn’t What You Might Think
The choice that will determine far more than any election. by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org Have you ever heard someone ask, “How did we become so polarized in this country?” or “Why can’t Congress work together anymore?” Maybe you’ve wondered the same. There was...
NC General Assembly to Reconvene: What Can We Expect?
Starting Tuesday, High-Stakes Issues Take Center Stage by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America The North Carolina General Assembly will return to Raleigh for its short session on Tuesday, April 21, with the primary goal of addressing...
A Lesson North Carolina Cannot Afford to Miss
What the Gambling Debate Reveals About Power, Influence, and the Public Good by Rev. Mark Creech This editorial first appeared in the Greensboro News and Record. You will find the link here:...
Leadership or Surrender: The Marijuana Question
This article first appeared in the Charlotte Observer. The link is here: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/opinion/article315377742.html by Mark Creech A state advisory council appointed by Governor Josh Stein is urging North Carolina lawmakers to legalize...
Prepared to Lead: Answering the Case for Marijuana Legalization
by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return America As North Carolina approaches another legislative session, supporters of marijuana legalization are preparing an aggressive campaign to persuade lawmakers. Backed by a multibillion-dollar industry,...