Patrick Zarcone, Author at Progress NC Action

Sympathy for ‘fetal personhood’ – the argument used in Alabama court’s shocking IVF decision – already exists in NC’s court system

By Patrick Zarcone / March 1, 2024 / Comments Off

The chances of a ruling like Alabama’s happening in North Carolina are not out of the realm of possibility, considering the conservative state Supreme Court’s increasingly political (and personal) actions and rulings.

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, ex-Trump administration officials and allies in lockstep on total abortion bans

By Patrick Zarcone / February 23, 2024 / Comments Off

Allies of Donald Trump and ex-administration officials are working on plans to severely restrict abortion rights on the national level. At the same time, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and his campaign have also expressed an interest in a complete ban on abortion in NC.

The Parkland school shooting was 6 years ago this week – Here’s what Mark Robinson said about the teenage survivors

By Patrick Zarcone / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off

Less than two weeks after the Parkland shooting, Mark Robinson called survivor David Hogg and others “spoiled, angry, know it all CHILDREN,” “spoiled little bastards,” and “media prosti-tots” who need to “shut up.”

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson believes trans people should be arrested for using public bathrooms, insists they ‘find a corner outside’ instead

By Patrick Zarcone / February 16, 2024 / Comments Off

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s latest comments on transgender people indicates that he would be in favor of bringing back HB 2, a bill that led to billions in economic losses for NC, as well as international embarrassment.

Extremely accurate election prediction model has Biden winning North Carolina – and reelection

By Patrick Zarcone / February 9, 2024 / Comments Off

According to Moody’s Analytics election model, which is likely the most accurate national model forecast, President Joe Biden will win reelection thanks to victories in swing states, including North Carolina.

NC Gov. Roy Cooper, AG Josh Stein sign on to Supreme Court briefs aimed at protecting reproductive freedoms

By Patrick Zarcone / February 9, 2024 / Comments Off

Gov. Roy Cooper and AG Josh Stein have both signed their names to SCOTUS briefs asking the court to protect access to the medication abortion drug mifepristone.

Primary season is upon us — Here’s what you need to know

By Patrick Zarcone / February 2, 2024 / Comments Off

It’s already February, and you know what that means, right? It means it’s almost time to vote! Early voting for this year’s March 5 primary election is now just two weeks away – and absentee voting by mail has been underway since Jan. 19.

NC faith leaders hold abortion access event in Raleigh as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson continues to use his religion to attack women’s rights

By Patrick Zarcone / January 26, 2024 / Comments Off

Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is a man who uses his Christian faith as a cudgel to bat away the ideas of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, religious freedom and social welfare.

Nearly 3 years later, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s possible illegal campaign finance activities still under investigation

By Patrick Zarcone / January 19, 2024 / Comments Off

Just a few of the problems identified as being issues with Mark Robinson’s campaign finance reports included possibly “illegal cash donations; illegal cash withdrawals; and illegal credit card charges.”

Neo-Nazi seeking to run in GOP primary for NC House gets approval from county and state boards of elections

By Patrick Zarcone / January 19, 2024 / Comments Off

What is it about the GOP that attracts neo-Nazis and white supremacists? That is the question that Republicans need to consider and answer for themselves.