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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2023
Contact: Laura Macklem
[email protected]
Electronic Press Kit

“FAIRNESS IN WOMEN’S SPORTS” ACT SEEKS TO PROTECT FEMALE ATHLETES’ SAFETY AND OPPORTUNITIES

Identical bills in the NC House and Senate were filed today, which would protect the safety and opportunities of female athletes in the state. HB 574 and SB 631, the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act” stipulates that all sports teams should be designated as male, female, or co-ed based on their biological sex and makes clear that males cannot play on female teams. The legislation applies to public schools, other schools which are part of the NCHSAA, and schools that play those teams.

“This bill would protect females from being forced to play against biological males on sports teams, which can leave females with injuries and cheats them out of equal opportunities,” said NC Values Coalition Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald. “Girls deserve a level playing field. Allowing males to compete in girls’ sports reverses nearly 50 years of advances for women. We can’t allow women to be benched from equal opportunities in sports.” 

The legislation also protects students and any public school, or its representatives or employees, by creating a cause of action for harm due to non-compliance with the Act. In addition, it directs the State Board of Education to monitor middle and high schools to ensure compliance with the Act. 

In October 2022, a Cherokee County NC high school girl was severely injured when a trans woman (biological male) spiked a ball in her face, causing her severe neck and head injuries, vision problems and long-term consequences from a concussion. A recent statewide poll by NC Values Coalition and NC Faith & Freedom Coalition showed 71 percent of North Carolinians believe biological males should not be allowed to play on female sports teams.  

“A vast majority of North Carolinians agree it’s not safe or fair for biological boys to infringe on female sports. A male’s belief about his gender doesn’t erase his physical advantages over female athletes, and every male on the podium displaces a deserving girl,” said Fitzgerald. “Even the world’s best female Olympic athletes would lose to literally thousands of boys and men on any given day. I want to thank Representatives Jennifer Balkcom, Erin Pare, Kristin Baker,and Karl Gillespie, as well as Senators Kevin Corbin, Joyce Krawiec, and Vickie Sawyer, for sponsoring these bills which would allow females to compete fairly and safely, and achieve the medals, public recognition, and scholarships they have earned.”  

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2023
Contact: Laura Macklem
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RADICAL “RGB ACT” WOULD ALLOW UNRESTRICTED ABORTION UP TO THE POINT OF BIRTH INUNLICENSED CLINICS BY NON-PHYSICIANS

Companion Bills in General Assembly forces taxpayers to fund abortions

The “RGB Act” introduced yesterday by both the House and Senate would allow late term abortion of viable babies, would lower standard of care for pregnant women, and abolish reporting requirements. Companion bills SB 353 and HB 439 would also force taxpayers to fund abortions for state and municipal employees.

“Democrats in the General Assembly would allow abortion with no restrictions, at any time during pregnancy, up to the point of live birth, when only 22% of voters in North Carolina agree with them, according to a poll conducted by NC Values Coalition,” said NC Values Coalition Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald. “Unlimited abortion is a radical view few people in our state share. Pre-born babies are human beings who deserve to have life. We will continue to push for saving as many of these pre-born babies as is possible.”

The legislation changes the 20-week gestation limit on abortion to simply “viability” which is technically undefined allowing doctors to have unrestricted authority to abort babies at any point. No proof of gestational age would be required. In addition, the bill allows psychological and emotional conditions to constitute a “medical emergency,” to justify abortion up to the point of birth, with no pain medication for the baby. The barbaric method of late term abortion includes ripping the limbs off the baby, and crushing her skull. Other provisions in the bill include:

• abolishing the requirement that abortions can only be performed by a “qualified physician” and instead allow any “qualified health care provider,” including any type of physician, PA, nurse or midwife.
• revoking the statutory mandate that clinics be inspected annually.
• revoking requirements for reported violations to be posted on the state website.
• allowing late-term abortions to be performed anywhere, instead of in a hospital as is currently required.
• abolishing reporting requirements, so no statistics on abortions in North Carolina can be gathered.
• removing conscience clause protection for healthcare providers who have moral, religious, or ethical objections to abortion to perform or assist in abortions.
• revoking protections for hospitals and healthcare facilities or institutions which choose not to perform abortions or provide abortion services.
• allowing children under 18 to work in abortion clinics.

“As more and more mothers see their unborn child on an ultrasound screen and 3-D ultrasounds reveal these babies have eyes, fingers, toes, and can suck their thumbs in the womb and feel pain. People are waking up to the lies the abortion industry has told for 50 years, and the tragedy of terminating over 68 million of these babies. Eventually the truth will win over, and abortion will be unthinkable,” said Fitzgerald.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2023
Contact: Laura Macklem
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NC VALUES RESPONDS TO GOV COOPER’S STATE OF THE STATE

NC Values Coalition released a statement from Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald regarding Governor Roy Cooper’s State of the State:

“This past election, voters gave conservatives a majority in both chambers because they expect their elected officials to take a firm stand and restore parental rights and save the unborn,” said Fitzgerald. “Yes, the economy is booming but so is the abortion industry, as North Carolina has seen a 37 percent increase in abortions since the Dobb’s decision. The Governor shows no regard for the 30,000 plus pre-born babies who lose their lives every year to abortion. The only business that is going to hurt from ‘cultural legislation,’ as the Governor calls it, is the abortion industry, of which Governor Cooper is a beneficiary in campaign contributions.”

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