by Rev. Mark Creech | Aug 28, 2026 | Abortion, Alcohol, Elections, Gambling, Marijuana, Public Safety, Uncategorized
by Dr. Mark CreechDirector of Government RelationsReturn AmericaSometimes an issue moves through the General Assembly, disappears from the headlines, and then resurfaces later in a way that reminds us why it mattered in the first place. At other times, developments...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Jun 27, 2026 | Alcohol, Gambling, Government Accountability, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Uncategorized
by Dr. Mark Creech Director of Government Relations Return AmericaThe Lumbee people have spoken, and they have done so with remarkable clarity. In a historic tribal vote, Lumbee voters rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed casino gambling and a...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Apr 24, 2026 | Marijuana, Parental Rights
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...
by Rev. Mark Creech | Apr 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
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:...
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,...
