Posts
The U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, which federally protects same-sex and interracial marriages, in November. Both NC Senators, Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, supported the bill.
Read MoreDepending on the ruling, Moore v. Harper could be the beginning of the end of democracy in the United States.
Read MoreWe talk about gun violence in America as if it’s some sort of incurable sickness, but the truth is that it’s not. The problem is that Republicans are dedicated to ensuring almost anyone can get a weapon of war.
Read MoreInstead of being harassed, accused of trying to alter votes, threatened or intimidated, Americans should thank their local election workers for their hard work in making sure every vote is counted.
Read MoreGov. Roy Cooper’s veto power remains intact, but just barely, after Republicans failed to get a supermajority in the state House.
Read MoreThis year’s election will have massive impacts both in North Carolina and across the nation. Here in the Tar Heel State, voters will have some very important decisions to make ranging from the hyperlocal to the federal level.
Read MoreIt’s not a club that any city or its residents want to be a part of, but on Oct. 13 Raleigh joined the list of places in America where innocent people were gunned down at random – this time it was in a neighborhood. It’s one thing to hear about America’s mass shootings on the…
Read MoreThere’s a ton at stake in the upcoming midterm elections but the most important issue isn’t getting the attention it deserves. Americans’ rights – such as reproductive, voting and LGBTQ+ – are all at risk this November. Also at risk? Our democracy. Nearly 300 Republicans who in some way supported the Jan. 6 insurrection and…
Read MoreNorth Carolina voters have a chance this fall to choose the destiny of our state – vote to get enough Democrats elected to prevent Republican supermajorities in the General Assembly or give right-wing idealogues full control.
Read MoreCases ensuring fair federal elections and affirmative action are under threat by the right-wing U.S. Supreme Court – and both of these cases originated in North Carolina before working their way up to the high court.
Read More