breakthesupermajority Sept 25, 2018: Get to know YOUR districts, part 2 - Who's running for what? Our focus is NC, but with the uncertainty about Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein's status, we want to post a reminder to check the MoveOn Nobody is Above the Law site. Search your zip code and sign up to be notified of events near you
getoutthevote Sept 24, 2018: Get to know YOUR districts, find out which ones you're in and be sure you're registered to vote! Here's a good list of hurricane volunteer & assistance resources from our friends at Stronger NC. Stamp NC Blue PAC has kicked off a special, one-time, round of postcards to registered NC voters encouraging them to vote for Anita Earls for NC Supreme Court
getoutthevote Sept 13, 2018: NC HD-35, Wake & Raleigh Update Nov 7, 2018: Democrat Terence Everitt defeated his opponents with 51.06% of the votes! Preliminary vote count: Everitt - 22,727/50.06%, Malone (R) - 20,295/45.59%, Nelson (L) - 1,492/3.35% Please pay attention to the
stampncblue Sept 10, 2018: Back to "our districts" Stamp NC Blue PAC has kicked off a special, one-time, round of postcards to registered NC voters encouraging them to vote for Anita Earls for NC Supreme Court in November. Find out more, donate, and volunteer for this new effort and share the link!
postcard team intro Sept 7, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Team Triad Speaks Their Minds Meet another one of our amazing postcard teams. Team Triad is based in the Triad region of North Carolina ("the north-central region of the..state..that consists of the area within and surrounding the three major cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point&
postcard team intro Sept 4, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Biltmore Lake. Wine. Hors D'oeuvres. Postcards. Jealous Yet? Meet another one of our amazing postcard teams. Ladies of the Lake is the postcard team led by Carol M and Brenda C, made up of people who all live at Biltmore Lake, outside Asheville, NC. When they get together to write Stamp NC
ncga Sept 3, 2018: Stamp NC Blue Postcards Round 3! Back to Work! We're restarting Mon-Fri blog posts this week, keeping our eyes on the prize: breaking the NCGA House supermajority. There's SO MUCH news, it's easy to get distracted from that goal. Watch and share this 3-minute "eyes on the prize" reminder from our
stampncblue August 31, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - In Response to Taxation without Representation, DC is Stamping NC Blue! Summer is ending, and we're gearing up! We plan to restart Mon-Fri blog posts next week, keeping our eyes on the prize: breaking the NCGA House supermajority. There's SO MUCH news, it's easy to get distracted from that goal. Watch and share this 3-minute
ncga 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
stampncblue August 20, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - The Hillsborough Blizzard is Snowing on the NCGA's Parade! Preface: This summer, we are taking time to feature some of our amazing postcard teams. The Hillsborough Blizzard is an effort of Hillsborough Progressives Taking Action (HPTA), based in Hillsborough, NC and led by Tina P. They get their postcards written as a part
ncga 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
vote August 13, 2018: Every Vote DOES Count: The Unintended Role of Nonvoters Did you know that your choice not to vote or wait until Election Day when something pops up causing you not to vote can determine election outcomes just as much as voting? We all have demanding schedules and that makes early voting so important.
voter suppression 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
stampncblue August 8, 2018: More Constitutional Amendment Confusion!?! UPDATES 8/9! Click the link for details. Three-judge panel will hear constitutional amendment ballot language arguments at 9:30 am on Aug. 17. Chris Anglin announced late Wednesday that if he did not prevail in court, he would withdraw from the race rather
stampncblue August 3, 2018: Keeping voters in the dark Today's post is courtesy of Aylett Colston, aka NC's voting rights evangelist. Should North Carolinians be tricked into giving the NC General Assembly (NCGA) a “blank check” to do whatever it wants to our state? NO! Come greet the NCGA as they return to
education Aug 1, 2018: “Remember, Remember, We Vote in November:” Teachers Organizing for Change Upcoming Events The NCGA is planning to be back in session this Saturday at 10:30 am. Stay tuned for plans to greet them. We'll share details when we get them. Plan to be there if you can! As the North Carolina General Assembly's
stampncblue July 20, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Durham-2 Made Me Ask, "Are Unicorns Stupid?" Preface: This summer, we are taking time to feature some of our amazing postcard teams. If you are interested in forming or joining a team, please email us at info@stampncblue.org "Durham-2" got its uncreative name from me (Heather) when we
business July 16, 2018: Bad Policy is Bad for Business Upcoming Events July 17, 6:00-7:30pm, New Bern, Democracy New Bern Coalition Meeting Various You Can Vote events around the state League of Women Voters of Orange-Durham-Chatham Calendar of Events Annually, CNBC conducts the "America's Top States for Business" study, scoring
ncpol July 13, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Don't Disappoint the Zebras in Orange County... Local Folks - Join Their Team! Preface: This summer, we are taking time to feature some of our amazing postcard teams. If you are interested in forming or joining a team, please email us at info@stampncblue.org One of Stamp NC Blue's Orange County teams is led by Helen
vote July 6, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Queen City Mailers are Small but Mighty! Preface: This summer, we are taking time to feature some of our amazing postcard teams. If you are interested in forming or joining a team, please email us at info@stampncblue.org Next up for a team feature is the Queen City Mailers led
independence July 4, 2018: Happy Independence Day Today's celebrations might ring hollower than they have in the past. They will, at least, for me. Because I believe that a transparent, open democracy headed by honest and diligent leaders with their constituents' best interests in mind is the best way to be
familyseparation July 2, 2018: Families Belong Together Marches and Family Separation Updates The NCGA has gone home for the summer; we'll share a session summary soon. Look for posts on Mon/Wed/Fri until early August. We’re giving ourselves a bit of a summer break while we compile updates on our districts and voter issues
ncga June 29, 2018: Postcard Team Intro - Wake(ing) Up to Blue Drinks Beer in Libraries^ Good summary of today and tomorrow at the NCGA. Preface: This summer, we are taking time to feature some of our amazing postcard teams. If you are interested in forming or joining a team, please email us at info@stampncblue.org ^Not exactly true
ncga June 28, 2018 - what's next? It has been all activity at the NCGA, with constitutional amendments flying all over the place, vetos and veto overrides, and we still aren't done yet. You can find out more in yesterday's post (updated throughout the day). We know that at 10am tomorrow,
ncga 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