Democracy

US Supreme Court rejects NCGOP’s extremist legal theory some considered the ‘death knell of democracy’

By Patrick Zarcone / June 30, 2023 / Comments Off on US Supreme Court rejects NCGOP’s extremist legal theory some considered the ‘death knell of democracy’

In a surprising decision, earlier this week, the conservative U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against North Carolina Republican leaders in an elections case that could have upended our democracy.

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NC Republicans have been busy this week hearing and passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

By Patrick Zarcone / June 23, 2023 / Comments Off on NC Republicans have been busy this week hearing and passing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation

North Carolina Republicans have been busy this week passing legislation aimed at making the lives of LGBTQ+ youth even more unnecessarily difficult than it already is for many in the community.

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Supreme Court decision on NC elections case that could determine the future of our democracy expected soon

By Patrick Zarcone / June 23, 2023 / Comments Off on Supreme Court decision on NC elections case that could determine the future of our democracy expected soon

“A handful of [legislators] are asking all nine justices at the Supreme Court to give them their absolute power to manipulate our elections, undermine our votes, and once again rig our maps,” stated J. Sailor Jones, associate director of Common Cause NC.

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’Pathway to Victory’: North Carolina Joins President Biden’s Campaign’s Target Battleground States

By Alanna Joyner / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on ’Pathway to Victory’: North Carolina Joins President Biden’s Campaign’s Target Battleground States

Once again, North Carolina is at the center of another presidential cycle, with President Joe Biden’s campaign team eyeing to flip the Tar Heel state. 

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Voting rights advocates condemn Republican election overhaul bills

By Alanna Joyner / June 16, 2023 / Comments Off on Voting rights advocates condemn Republican election overhaul bills

SB 749 is a power grab by NCGOP lawmakers that would strip governors of their power to appoint members of the NC Board of Elections, giving that power to themselves. SB 747 would eliminate the state’s three-day grace period for mail-in ballots to arrive after an election.

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NCGOP’s new voting bill pulled directly from ‘Big Lie’ Trump lawyer’s election organization

By Patrick Zarcone / June 15, 2023 / Comments Off on NCGOP’s new voting bill pulled directly from ‘Big Lie’ Trump lawyer’s election organization

NCGOP leaders introduced Senate Bill 747 – which implements stricter election rules – after consulting with “Big Lie” propagator Cleta Mitchell, a lawyer instrumental in the unsuccessful efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

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Gov. Roy Cooper declares public education ‘state of emergency’ due to NCGOP’s ‘extreme legislation’

By Patrick Zarcone / June 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Gov. Roy Cooper declares public education ‘state of emergency’ due to NCGOP’s ‘extreme legislation’

“If you care about public schools in North Carolina, it’s time to take immediate action and tell them to stop the damage that will set back our schools for a generation,” Gov. Roy Cooper said.

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Gov. Cooper to veto NCGOP’s extreme abortion ban on Saturday; veto rallies to be held across the state

By Patrick Zarcone / May 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Gov. Cooper to veto NCGOP’s extreme abortion ban on Saturday; veto rallies to be held across the state

Senate Bill 20 includes new restrictions and requirements that many of the state’s clinics can’t (and shouldn’t need to) meet in order to stay open. Gov. Cooper will veto the bill on Saturday.

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It’s official: North Carolina’s top hatemonger, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, is running for governor

By Patrick Zarcone / April 28, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s official: North Carolina’s top hatemonger, Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, is running for governor

Mark Robinson’s extreme views are dangerous for North Carolina. He has threatened violence against the government, actively spreads misinformation, and has built a legacy of hate and division that endangers the lives of North Carolinians.

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NCGOP pushing anti-trans legislation as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, known for his anti-LGBTQ rants, gets set to announce run for governor

By Patrick Zarcone / April 21, 2023 / Comments Off on NCGOP pushing anti-trans legislation as Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, known for his anti-LGBTQ rants, gets set to announce run for governor

North Carolina’s very own Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, who has made national headlines for his discriminatory rhetoric, is expected to announce that he’s running for governor in 2024 at an event on Saturday.

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