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NC Supreme Court races will determine the future rights of North Carolinians – and Republicans must not gain control of the court

By Patrick Zarcone / October 10, 2022 / Comments Off

Democrats currently hold a 4-3 majority on the North Carolina Supreme Court, but Republicans could find themselves with a 5-2 advantage after November’s election – a chilling scenario for anyone concerned about their rights and freedoms.

If Republicans love states’ rights so much, they should put abortion on the ballot

By Patrick Zarcone / September 9, 2022 / Comments Off

A recent poll showed that “Americans overwhelmingly would like to be able to vote on an abortion measure on their state ballot.” The poll also revealed that Americans, by an almost 2-to-1 margin, would vote in favor of making abortion legal.

MEDIA ADVISORY – Thursday 9/1 Fair Courts Press Conference in Asheville

By Eleanore Wood / August 31, 2022 / Comments Off

**TOMORROW: Thursday 9/1 Press Conference** North Carolina Leaders Demand Judicial Reform Statewide tour continues in Asheville Asheville, North Carolina –Tomorrow, September 1st, pro-democracy groups, nonprofit and faith leaders will gather to demand judicial reforms to ensure North Carolina courts are free of partisanship. Under the banner of “Fair Courts NC,” this coalition will be touring the…

Progress NC Action, partner organizations take call for ‘Fair Courts Now’ across North Carolina

By Patrick Zarcone / August 26, 2022 / Comments Off

The Fair Courts NC public accountability campaign is calling for common-sense reforms to help contain the partisanship being seen in our courts.

Cheri Beasley leading Ted Budd in latest poll as Budd’s positions become even more unpopular

By Patrick Zarcone / August 19, 2022 / Comments Off

The latest poll in North Carolina’s hugely important race between former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley and right-wing extremist Rep. Ted Budd shows Beasley with a four-point lead.

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

By Patrick Zarcone / August 4, 2022 / Comments Off

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.

Democrats come out on top in Charlotte and Greensboro elections

By Patrick Zarcone / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off

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

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

By Patrick Zarcone / July 28, 2022 / Comments Off

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.

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

By Patrick Zarcone / July 22, 2022 / Comments Off

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.

Early voting for a dozen municipalities across the state kicks off

By Alanna Joyner / July 11, 2022 / Comments Off

Early voting kicked off last Thursday for the July 26 municipal elections in over a dozen municipalities or counties across North Carolina. From today until 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, registered voters can cast their ballots at any early voting site in their county. Voters in Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Hickory, Mooresville and Sanford will…