Democratic lawmakers and voting rights advocates recently gathered at the North Carolina General Assembly to reflect on the legacy of the Voting Rights Act, the current challenges to voting rights, and how to move forward in the face of Republican attempts to disenfranchise North Carolinians.
Stock’s ties to data centers, online gambling, and corporate interests come at a time when North Carolinians are pushing back against corporate greed. In recent months, North Carolinians have protested against Duke Energy’s rate hikes and data centers and are vocal about the impact of the rising cost of living.
Her fundraising appearance with Johnson will no doubt raise questions with voters as Stevens is hounded by credible accusations of a long record of supporting abusers and predators.
Erin Paré has been representing Wake County in the state legislature since 2020 – one of only two Republicans in Wake’s 19-member delegation. Before becoming a politician, Paré made her career in Washington, DC as a corporate lobbyist.
Durante las tres semanas que permaneció detenido en el Centro de Detención Stewart, el estado de salud de Prisciliano Trejo Ricano se deterioró rápidamente. Todos los días llamaba y hacía videollamadas a su familia en busca de apoyo emocional.
Rather than apply lessons from Medicaid and Medicare that would make health care work better for all of us, President Trump and Republicans in Congress traded our Medicaid for more tax breaks to the wealthiest households and corporations.
Whatley’s comments come as communities across western North Carolina continue waiting for disaster assistance. President Trump appointed Whatley to help oversee Hurricane Helene recovery, yet many communities are still waiting for the federal support they were promised.
Community leaders across western North Carolina have been working to locate those who were detained, support their families, and demand answers from local authorities.
Líderes comunitarios del oeste de Carolina del Norte se han movilizado para localizar a las personas detenidas, apoyar a sus familias y exigir respuestas a las autoridades.
“We are not joining this deal, and we will keep pushing for lower rates… we shouldn’t be subsidizing those data centers,” said AG Jeff Jackson.