Discriminatory Bills Attacking Trans Youth Pass in NC Senate and House
“Here we go again, waging culture wars on the backs of children,” stated Sen. Natalie Murdock (D-Durham) during the floor debate in the Senate.
May 1, 2023
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Republicans on NC Supreme Court Invent Way to Grant Themselves New Power, Throw Out Precedent
The Supreme Court’s new powers were invented by the five Republican justices when they handed down a ruling on a case about a fired Durham police officer.
April 28, 2023
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s Actions Show NRA Money is More Important Than Saving Lives
The NRA Political Victory Fund spent more than $82,000 on mailers and other efforts to get Mark Robinson elected in 2020, according to state campaign finance records.
April 27, 2023
North Carolina Business Leaders Advocate For Teacher Raises, Increased School Funding
A group of North Carolina CEOs are once again advocating for an increase in funding for Pre-K, along with higher teacher pay.
April 25, 2023
ACLU of North Carolina Files Federal Lawsuit Against State’s Vague, Racist New ‘Anti-Rioting’ Law
“North Carolinians could be arrested and prosecuted under the act even if their own actions were entirely peaceful,” ACLU-NC’s lawsuit states.
April 24, 2023
New Poll Shows Rep. Cotham’s Constituents Feel Betrayed By Switch to GOP
According to PPP, 59% of District 112 voters agree with the statement that “Cotham’s decision to switch parties is a betrayal to voters.”
April 21, 2023
Flooding Isn’t Just A Coastal Problem – Western NC Communities Come Together To Plan For Resilience
Most people probably think of the coast when they think of flooding caused by severe storms, but Western North Carolina has seen its share of damaging and deadly floods.
April 21, 2023
What Texas’ Ruling On Abortion Pill Access Means For North Carolina
In North Carolina, abortion care and Mifepristone are still safe, legal, and available for in-state, and out-of-state individuals. Attorney General Josh Stein is helping lead the charge to make abortion pill access easier for patients.
April 20, 2023
NCGOP’s ‘Election Integrity’ Bill Would Result in Thousands of Voters Having Their Ballots Thrown Out
In 2020, more than 11,000 valid ballots came in during the post-Election Day grace period. Under HB 304, none of those votes would have counted.
April 19, 2023
New Republican Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills Are Bigotry Disguised As Concern
North Carolina Republicans have filed six bills restricting gender-affirming care for trans youth and banning sports participation.
April 18, 2023