voter ID Dec 21, 2018: One more thing (or maybe two)... You Can Vote is working with community partners to plan educational forums on new voting requirements and how to communicate these with voters. They launch in Durham on February 23rd and will host
ncga Dec 20, 2018: The Lame Duck Marches On You Can Vote is working with community partners to plan educational forums on new voting requirements and how to communicate these with voters. They launch in Durham on February 23rd and will host
voter ID Dec 18, 2018: Waiting on vetoes & veto overrides, NC-9 flip-flop It's not too late to join us! Tuesdays with Tillis is marking its 100th consecutive Tuesday of rallying outside Senator Tillis's Raleigh office on Dec 18 at 11:30am. The theme for that
voter ID Dec 17, 2018: Governor Cooper Vetoes Voter ID Tuesdays with Tillis is marking its 100th consecutive Tuesday of rallying outside Senator Tillis's Raleigh office on Dec 18 at 11:30am. The theme for that day is protecting the freedom of the
voter ID Dec 7, 2018: Voter ID is law, NC 9 is a hot mess, & they're not done yet Today's headline good news is that Speaker Moore said the NCGA probably won't meet to vote on anything on Friday or Monday because of the predicted snowstorm. Kinda' sad when a predicted snowstorm
voter ID Dec 6, 2018: The saga continues You can tell that's an opera house-ified image of the NCGA, right? You'd have to be on at least a dozen Twitter feeds constantly to keep up with what's happening this week. This
icymi Dec 5, 2018: ICYMI This Week At this point, I could almost buy controlling stock in a couple companies that make calming blends of tea.gif (c) TumblrMake sure to check out yesterday's post if you aren't already current;
election fraud Dec 4, 2018: Today in the banana republic Voter Photo ID update: The House Elections and Ethics Law Committee began discussion of their version of the bill on Monday night, it is identical to the one passed by the Senate so
2018 elections Dec 3, 2018: Today at the NCGA (and around NC) First to mention, the House Elections and Ethics Law Committee meeting will hear voter ID, Monday, Dec 3 at 5pm, LOB, 300 N Salisbury, Rm 643. There's a press conference before that, 3pm,
voter ID Nov 30, 2018: Today at the NCGA Let's start with good news (for the moment, anyway): Thomas Farr's nomination for NC's Eastern Judicial District has been blocked by Sen. Tim Scott's statement of opposition. I say for the moment because
voter ID 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
icymi Nov 28, 2018: ICYMI this week (and last week) Upcoming Events: Sun, Dec 2, 3:00pm, League of Women Voters of North Carolina, webinar to discuss results and impact of the 2018 election and review League  successes and challenges in 2018 and
voter ID 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/
voter ID Nov 26, 2018: Voter ID: What do voters want and what’s the rush? Upcoming Events: Raleigh, Tues, Nov 27, 10:30 am, Democracy & Accountability Day of Action, Bicentennial PlazaSun, Dec 2, 3:00pm, League of Women Voters of North Carolina, Webinar to discuss results and
voter ID Nov 19, 2018: Happy Thanksgiving - and our "please do" list! Our blog team is taking a break this week, we'll be back on November 26 and post daily through the NC General Assembly session that starts on November 27. We're grateful this Thanksgiving
voter ID Nov 16, 2018: Catch up and get ready for Nov 27! Our blog team is taking next week off. We'll post again on Nov 26 and daily through the Nov 27 NC General Assembly (NCGA) session. Check back! Catch up Election news has taken
2018elections Nov 12, 2018: Voter ID Amendment Passed. Now What? Stamp NC Blue posts are taking a little break until the NCGA special session. Posts this week will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only. We are taking off the following week (Thanksgiving week)
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,
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
ncga June 27, 2018: As the NCGA Turns... UPDATE 1pm: Support for SB 814, judicial vacancy appointments, is exactly at 3/5 and the final House vote is postponed until tomorrow/Thursday. Contact your NC House representative NOW to let them
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
ncga June 18, 2018: Buckle up for the last lap! Upcoming Events Monday, June 18, last week of the Poor People's Campaign in Raleigh, 2pm, Bicentennial Mall, Raleigh. June 18, Converting the Distorted Moral Narrative Wednesday, June 20, 4:30pm, Bicentennial Mall, Raleigh,
fair elections June 13, 2018: Why is this voter ID business so bad? The voter ID amendment, HB 1092, is likely to pass the NCGA and may appear on your ballot this November. I hear one question above all, from mouths on all points on the
ncga June 9, 2018: NCGA Alerts! Event Update: Right to Vote Rally, Tues, June 12, 4:30pm, Bicentennial Plaza, Raleigh. This is a quick "weekend edition" with updates on actions and votes that you may choose to
ncga June 8, 2018: Here comes that voter ID constitutional amendment You may have already heard that plans are afoot to introduce a bill that would put a measure on the November ballot to require that North Carolinians present photo ID at the polls