Faith and freedom at center stage in Marion
A few observations from this weekend's Salt & Light conference
I spent some time at the N.C. Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Salt & Light conference this weekend, and it was immediately clear: This is a must-see event in North Carolina politics.
Executive Director Jason Williams, Jim Quick and their team pulled off something special yet again. I wasn’t a speaker on the main stage, but I had the honor of leading a few breakout sessions — which meant I got to pop in the green room. It was a veritable who’s who of conservative politics.
It’s still amazing how many influential people make a point to come to Marion, North Carolina. If you were one of the 2,000+ attendees there, you got a real treat.
You can watch videos from the event on the N.C. Faith & Freedom Facebook page.
My main job at Salt & Light was to present a legislative briefing on the political landscape heading into 2026. I’ve posted a recap of that for premium subscribers, which you can read here:
But here are a few other quick notes from the weekend before you click over:
• Gratitude where it…