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Health

Thom Tillis, Ignoring NC Doctors and RFK Jr.’s History Of Anti-Vaccine Conspiracy Theories, Votes to Confirm RFK Jr. To Health Secretary

Earlier this year, over 400 doctors from North Carolina joined a national effort urging U.S. Senators to reject the nomination of RFK Jr. as U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, citing the risks of his anti-vaccine beliefs and his history of promoting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories. Kennedy has benefited financially from promoting his anti-vaccine views and was even connected to a 2019 outbreak of measles in Samoa that killed 83 people, mostly children. 

The doctors specifically urged U.S. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, to oppose Kennedy’s nomination, and he initially seemed to be a potential “no” vote.

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February 18, 2025
En Español

Las Amenazas de Tarifas de Trump y sus Consecuencias para América del Norte

Las amenazas de tarifas de Donald Trump contra Canadá y México pusieron en riesgo la economía de América del Norte. Trump ha adoptado una postura agresiva con los dos principales socios comerciales de Estados Unidos. La implementación de tarifas del 25% a todas las importaciones desde México y la mayoría de las importaciones de Canadá, junto con un impuesto menor del 10% a los productos energéticos canadienses, causó una tormenta política y económica.

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February 15, 2025
Community

“North Carolinians v Griffin”: Statewide Rallies Against Jefferson Griffin’s Power Grab

Hosted by Common Cause North Carolina, the rallies over the President’s Day holiday will give impacted voters a chance to raise their voices and condemn N.C. Appeals Court Judge Jefferson Griffin’s effort to throw out 65,500 ballots cast in the November election.

Rallies will take place in various locations including Raleigh, Hillsborough, Apex, Greensboro, Charlotte, Salisbury, Asheville, Boone, Rutherfordton, Franklin, Greenville, Elizabeth City, Nags Head, Warrenton, Fayetteville, New Bern, and more.

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February 13, 2025
Economy

Trump’s federal freeze threatens disaster relief, school funding, state patrol in NC

The freeze would result in North Carolina losing billions of dollars in funding for disaster relief, public schools, and state agencies. Though the order was temporarily blocked by a federal judge, Rep. Deborah Ross explained that it has left state and federal officials confused on how to proceed. She remains hopeful that it will not be allowed to pass but expressed the importance of understanding what is at risk.

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February 10, 2025
Politics

Eastern North Carolinians Head to Court to Challenge Republican Gerrymandering

Two voters will make their case that Republicans illegally split Black communities in Eastern North Carolina among several electoral districts — effectively diluting their voting power. Courts have previously ruled that racial gerrymandering violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution because it amounts to a discriminatory voting practice.

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February 10, 2025
Economy

Thom Tillis Struggles to Find a Position on Trump’s Tariffs

North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis (R) is continuing to struggle when asked about tariffs, careful not to criticize Trump while signaling his anxiety over the policy. Tillis was previously censured by the state GOP for holding views contrary to MAGA and now appears wary of stepping out of line with the movement.

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February 10, 2025
Politics

Disgraced former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson rules out future run for office

Robinson’s bid for North Carolina governor ended in November when he lost to now-Gov. Josh Stein by nearly 15 points; it was the biggest landslide in a governor’s race in the state since 1980. Following his defeat, speculation swirled about a potential run for the U.S. Senate in 2026 or chair of the state Republican Party. His announcement puts an end to those rumors and likely came as a relief to state Republicans.  

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February 10, 2025

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