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Federal judge could block parts of NC’s extreme abortion ban; decision expected Friday

By Patrick Zarcone / June 29, 2023 / Comments Off

On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Catherine Eagles indicated that she may put temporary holds on some parts of North Carolina’s abortion ban that is set to become law on Saturday.

NCGA overrides Gov. Cooper’s veto of extreme abortion ban; law takes effect July 1

By Patrick Zarcone / June 1, 2023 / Comments Off

Despite the fact that four Republican members of the NCGA campaigned on not further restricting abortion rights or voting for extreme anti-abortion legislation, all four of them lied and helped override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the ban last month.

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

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.

12-week abortion ban passes NC Legislature; Republicans who campaigned as abortion ‘moderates’ voted for ban

By Patrick Zarcone / May 5, 2023 / Comments Off

Senate Bill 20 includes restrictions and requirements aimed at shutting down abortion clinics, makes it harder for a person to get an abortion even before 12 weeks and resurrects previously removed restrictions.

Abortion care remains safe and legal as NC Republicans struggle to come to an agreement on restrictions

By Patrick Zarcone / March 3, 2023 / Comments Off

For now, North Carolina remains the last safeguard for abortion access to millions of Americans across the southeast.

Democrats in NC House, Senate introduce legislation that would codify abortion protections into state law

By Patrick Zarcone / January 27, 2023 / Comments Off

North Carolina Democrats introduced legislation on Thursday that would codify abortion protections into state law. The move comes as Republicans are working on legislation to restrict the medical procedure even further.

What’s Next For Reproductive Rights in NC

By Patrick Zarcone / January 20, 2023 / Comments Off

The North Carolina Legislature is now back for its new two-year session and it’s likely the biggest battle will be over abortion restrictions. It’s well-known that North Carolina Republicans are opposed to abortion, but there is some disagreement between Senate leader Phil Berger and House speaker Tim Moore on when to ban the medical procedure…

Gov. Roy Cooper keeps his veto power; abortion remains safe – but not secure – in North Carolina

By Patrick Zarcone / November 17, 2022 / Comments Off

Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto power remains intact, but just barely, after Republicans failed to get a supermajority in the state House.

North Carolinians could send as many as 10 seditionists to Washington in this November’s midterms

By Patrick Zarcone / October 27, 2022 / Comments Off

There’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…

Future of abortion in NC hinges on just a handful of legislative races

By Patrick Zarcone / September 30, 2022 / Comments Off

Voters need to know that every state Senate and House race this fall is going to be integral to keeping abortion legal in North Carolina.