Eleanore Wood

Tillis, Burr vote in favor of keeping insulin costs high for the average American

By Eleanore Wood / August 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Tillis, Burr vote in favor of keeping insulin costs high for the average American

According to NBC News, 43 Republican senators – including Tillis and Sen. Richard Burr – voted against capping insulin prices at $35 for private insurers as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Democrats pass signature legislation addressing climate change, health care, taxes

By Eleanore Wood / August 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Democrats pass signature legislation addressing climate change, health care, taxes

While many critical investments are needed, this bill marks one of the many steps to tackle climate change, make health care affordable and ensure corporations are paying their fair share.

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Underfunded, short on teachers: NC traditional calendar schools getting ready for new school year

By Eleanore Wood / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Underfunded, short on teachers: NC traditional calendar schools getting ready for new school year

Everyone knows what this state’s educational issues are, but the NC GOP has no desire or willingness to do what needs to be done to fix them. We all deserve better.

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Sen. Tillis votes against bill providing health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals

By Eleanore Wood / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off on Sen. Tillis votes against bill providing health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals

Tillis’ refusal to support his own veterans health bill solidifies the need to elect leaders who actually care for the people of our state, and whose actions match their words when it comes to supporting the troops.

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Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

By Eleanore Wood / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

Despite Republicans’ hopes, incumbent Democrats nearly swept council and mayoral seats in Charlotte and Greensboro on Tuesday.

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Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

By Eleanore Wood / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off on Every NC Republican voted against protecting marriage equality and guaranteeing access to contraception

North Carolina’s Republican U.S. House members proved twice last week that they don’t have the best interests of their constituents or the country in mind when they voted against two important bills.

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A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

By Eleanore Wood / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on A victory for fair elections as ballot signature match is struck down

The North Carolina State Board of Elections has rejected a Republican Party request for the board to allow county elections officials to examine signatures on absentee voting documents.

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US House votes to restore abortion rights

By Eleanore Wood / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off on US House votes to restore abortion rights

U.S. House Democrats have pushed forth a bill to restore abortion rights nationwide following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Poll shows parents disagree with Republicans’ campaign to censor classrooms

By Eleanore Wood / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Poll shows parents disagree with Republicans’ campaign to censor classrooms

Contrary to Republicans’ campaign to censor books and teachers, a majority of parents, across party lines, approve of their children’s schools and support what is currently being taught, according to a new poll.  The NPR and Ipsos poll found that 76 percent of the parents surveyed said they were well-informed about what their children were…

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Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

By Eleanore Wood / May 9, 2022 / Comments Off on Communities across the nation protest amid Supreme Court draft opinion on Roe V. Wade

A draft opinion, revealing that the Supreme Court plans to dismantle the fundamental right to abortion and overturn nearly 50 years of precedent, has been met with a wave of protests across the country.  The draft, which was published by Politico on Monday, is not final but has prompted communities, activists, lawmakers and governors, including…

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