Democracy

Republican bill would take away appointment power from Gov. Roy Cooper

By Patrick Zarcone / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on Republican bill would take away appointment power from Gov. Roy Cooper

Senate Bill 512 takes parts of nine board and commission appointments held by Cooper, a Democrat, and moves them to the General Assembly where Republicans have a supermajority in both chambers.

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NC Republicans introduce 6 bills targeting trans children

By Patrick Zarcone / April 13, 2023 / Comments Off on NC Republicans introduce 6 bills targeting trans children

North Carolina Republicans are continuing to push the state down the path of right-wing extremism after unveiling an array of anti-trans legislation that targets children over the last week and a half.

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Rep. Tricia Cotham must resign after betraying her constituents, joining NCGOP

By Patrick Zarcone / April 6, 2023 / Comments Off on Rep. Tricia Cotham must resign after betraying her constituents, joining NCGOP

Democrats, advocates and progressive groups are all calling on Rep. Tricia Cotham to resign after betraying her constituents and joining the NCGOP.

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NC Democrats introduce ‘Freedom to Vote Act’ to protect free and fair elections for all North Carolinians

By Patrick Zarcone / March 10, 2023 / Comments Off on NC Democrats introduce ‘Freedom to Vote Act’ to protect free and fair elections for all North Carolinians

The Freedom to Vote Act would make voting more accessible and end gerrymandering – two things that have helped Republicans remain in power in the legislature.

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6 NC sheriffs announce opposition to bills forcing them to act as ICE agents

By Patrick Zarcone / March 10, 2023 / Comments Off on 6 NC sheriffs announce opposition to bills forcing them to act as ICE agents

Six sheriffs who serve more than three million North Carolinians are standing up against legislation that would force them to act as ICE agents.

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What’s Happening This Week at the NCGA

By Patrick Zarcone / February 17, 2023 / Comments Off on What’s Happening This Week at the NCGA

The North Carolina General Assembly has been back in session for just over a month now and the past couple of weeks have been hectic.

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It’s time to celebrate Black History Month despite right-wing attacks on education, diversity

By Patrick Zarcone / February 3, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s time to celebrate Black History Month despite right-wing attacks on education, diversity

Denying students the opportunity to learn the true facts about the history of our state and our country only further reinforces the incomplete history that has been taught.

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Republicans in NCGA hoping right-wing state Supreme Court will throw out decisions on redistricting, voter ID

By Patrick Zarcone / January 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Republicans in NCGA hoping right-wing state Supreme Court will throw out decisions on redistricting, voter ID

Republican leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly have requested that the newly-conservative state Supreme Court throw out last year’s decision on redistricting and voter ID.

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On first day back in legislature, NCGOP shows priority is sowing chaos, not governing

By Patrick Zarcone / January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on On first day back in legislature, NCGOP shows priority is sowing chaos, not governing

House Speaker Tim Moore held a vote on new rules for the chamber which would allow him to call for a vote on any of Gov. Roy Cooper’s vetoes without providing any notice.

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NC Chief Justice Paul Newby assigns former classmate to oversee Leandro school funding case

By Patrick Zarcone / January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on NC Chief Justice Paul Newby assigns former classmate to oversee Leandro school funding case

North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby has once again let partisanship and personal relationships determine who gets assigned to cases.

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