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Nov 29, 2018: Today at the NCGA

If you tuned in to the NC Senate today, you could be forgiven for scheduling a visit to your chiropractor for whiplash tomorrow. Despite Sen. Berger and Rep. Moore's statement about "not rushing" the implementation language on the voter ID constitutional amendment,

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Nov 27, 2018: Lame Duck NCGA, buckle up

Upcoming Events: Tues, Nov 27, 10:30am, Democracy & Accountability Day of Action, Bicentennial Plaza, Raleigh Tues, Nov 27, 4pm, meeting of the Senate Select Committee on Elections, open to the public. 1027/1128 Legislative Building, 16 W Jones St, Raleigh Sun, Dec 2,

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Oct 12, 2018: Protect Our Constitution - Do hunting, fishing, & victims' rights need more protection?

Important info about absentee voting, especially if you're in an area affected by the hurricane; more about post-hurricane voting here. Stamp NC Blue supports the progressive values of Democratic candidates. This is the last of our series on the six proposed amendments to the

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Oct 11, 2018: Protect Our Constitution - Say NO to photo ID and new tax cap

Important info about absentee voting, especially if you're in an area affected by the hurricane; more about post-hurricane voting here. Stamp NC Blue supports the progressive values of Democratic candidates. Most NC voters support "voter ID" according to multiple polls, so why

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Oct 10, 2018: Protect Our Constitution: Say NO to transfer of judicial appointing power to the legislature!

Here is important info about absentee voting, especially if you're in an area affected by the hurricane; more about post-hurricane voting here. Stamp NC Blue supports the progressive values of Democratic candidates. This is the third of our series on the six proposed amendments

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Oct 9, 2018: Protect Our Constitution - Vote against changing the Board of Ethics & Elections Enforcement

Important info about absentee voting, especially if you're in an area affected by the hurricane; more about post-hurricane voting here. Stamp NC Blue supports the progressive values of Democratic candidates. This week, we're focusing on the six proposed amendments to the NC Constitution. Two

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Oct 8, 2018: Protect Our Constitution!

*Anita Earls postcards are gone, thanks for the great response and get writing! Important info about absentee voting, especially if you're in an area affected by the hurricane; more about post-hurricane voting here. Stamp NC Blue supports the progressive values of Democratic candidates. This

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August 29, 2018: The NCGA Goes Ever On And On...

Image (c) Daily KosDon't feel bad if you're not able to keep up with all the utter craziness going on in the NCGA right now. Not even the GOP, who started all this mess, seems to understand the consequences of its own actions (the

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August 27, 2018: The Constitutional Amendments Craziness Continues

Upcoming Events: Monday, August 27, 12 pm, Bicentennial Plaza Raleigh, NCGA: Stay in Your Branch On Friday, the NC House convened for another special session after a three-judge panel ruled that two constitutional amendments must be pulled from the ballots. Read here for a

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August 24, 2018: Another special session? What the heck is happening?

Looking for a one-stop update on all the pending election-related court cases? Look no more. A long-expected "constitutional crisis" generated by the NC General Assembly (NCGA) is unfolding. Late Tuesday, the three-judge panel hearing arguments about several of the proposed constitutional amendments ruled that

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August 17, 2018: And meanwhile, ballots are on hold...

Important cases that directly affect the November election were heard in the courts this week, as we reported on August 8. Bottom line: ballot printing is on hold pending decisions and appeals, and the absentee voting period is likely to be shortened as a

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August 10, 2018: More Voter Suppression: Felons and the NC Ballot Box

Throughout the U.S. there is confusion about the laws and the right to vote for those convicted of a felony. Felon disenfranchisement varies widely. Some states never revoke the right to vote, while some restore rights immediately after release from prison. Others take

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June 25, 2018: Are we done yet? Nope.

June 25, 4pm update, URGENT The NC House will vote on photo ID, HB 1092, TONIGHT. We need to create a WAVE of activism to stop #voterID in North Carolina. Text VOTING RIGHTS to 44939 to contact your state representative NOW! Read and share

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June 20, 2018: We're beyond tax jokes, but the NCGA isn't

UPDATE: NC Justice Center just posted that the House Rules Committee vote on this constitutional amendment is at 11am TODAY. ACT NOW to contact your NC legislators! Few are the citizens who would leap at the chance to pay more in taxes, and who