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Pray. Prepare. Vote. Our 2026 Voter Bulletin Is Ready for Your Church
Alabama votes on Tuesday, November 3, and ALCAP has prepared something for every church in this state to put directly into the hands of its people. The ALCAP 2026 Voter Bulletin is free and double-sided, sized to drop straight into a Sunday bulletin. It is available right now at alcap.com/vote, along with social media graphics,…
Read MoreHow Sports Gambling Changed the Game
For generations, sports have been about more than winning. They have taught discipline, teamwork, perseverance, and respect for the rules. Parents have enrolled their children in sports because they build character and prepare young people for life. Gambling existed, but to the extent it des today. That changed in 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court…
Read MoreLoot Boxes: The Gambling Industry’s Back Door Into Childhood
Most parents would never take their child into a casino and encourage them to gamble. Yet millions of children are being exposed to gambling-like activities through video games every day. Many popular games now include “loot boxes” virtual packages purchased with real money that provide random rewards. Players pay first and discover later whether they…
Read MoreGovernor’s Proclamation for June as Strong Families Month
Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed June as Strong Families Month, recognizing the truth that strong families are the foundation of a healthy society. God designed the family to be the primary place where children learn faith, character, responsibility, and love. When fathers lead, mothers nurture, and families remain committed to one another, communities are strengthened…
Read MoreSports Gambling Addiction On the Rise for Young People
A casino in our pockets, what could go wrong? A young person can lose hundreds or thousands of dollars in minutes without ever leaving their couch. States across the country were promised that legalized sports gambling would be harmless entertainment and a source of easy tax revenue. As more evidence comes in from states that…
Read MoreFederal Legislation to Protect Children From Online Gambling
Alabama families are right to be concerned about the explosion of gambling content targeting children and teenagers online.U.S. Senator Katie Britt has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at cracking down on gambling advertisements directed at minors through social media and online platforms. The proposed GAME Act would hold companies accountable for targeting young people with sports…
Read More2026 Runoff Election Voter Guide
Important statewide and local primary elections will be decided in the June 16th Primary Elections. In collaboration with Alabama Policy Action, ALCAP is distributing a voter guide to ensure that Alabama citizens have access to clear and accurate information before casting their ballots. Download and print these one sheet guides to distribute freely among family,…
Read MoreWhen People Choose Poorly, They Pay Dearly
A Civic Warning on Leadership, Liberty, and Responsibility By Bishop Jim Lowe America stands at a turning point. The future of this great republic is either bright or bleak, depending upon the choices we make in selecting our leaders. We are floundering because of the way we are being led, not because we lack leaders,…
Read MoreGoogle Ads Transparency Report Details Gambling Political Spending in Alabama
It’s no secret that the gambling industry has spent millions of dollars attempting to influence Alabama elections. This money is not just numbers on a page, it translates into political mail, TV commercials, and online ads. While it is difficult to precisely quantify where the gambling industry has spent each dollar, We do have glimpses…
Read MoreStatement From ALCAP Regarding the Supreme Court’s Abortion Drugs Decision
The Supreme Court’s decision yesterday in Danco Laboratories v. Louisiana and GenBioPro v. Louisiana allows the Biden administration’s abortion-by-mail policy to stay in place for now and makes it harder for states like Alabama to protect unborn children and women. These cases began when Louisiana tried to enforce its laws restricting abortion drugs like mifepristone…
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