Leadership or Surrender: The Marijuana Question

by Rev. Mark Creech | Apr 15, 2026 | Marijuana

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 Rev. Mark Creech | Apr 10, 2026 | Marijuana

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,...

Even the New York Times Now Admits It: America Has a Marijuana Problem

by Rev. Mark Creech | Feb 12, 2026 | Marijuana

by Rev. Mark Creech RevMarkCreech.org When The New York Times admits it was wrong, the nation should pay attention. For years, the Times served as one of the loudest institutional cheerleaders for marijuana legalization. In 2014, its editorial board declared federal...

Marijuana’s Moment: Why We Should Be Alarmed and Pray

by Rev. Mark Creech | Dec 18, 2025 | Marijuana

by Dr. Mark CreechReturn America This week, marijuana once again surged to the center of national debate after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances...