The NC General Assembly began this week and you’d think the new Republican leaders would get right to work fixing our state’s budget and creating jobs. Well, you’d be wrong. Instead, they’re hard at work on a proposal to add a new barrier to voting.Do you have a parent in a rest home or a [...]
We're taking a look at the new political landscape here at Democracy NC, reviewing our core mission, looking at the opportunities and challenges ahead and talking strategy. As part of that process, we're interested in what you think we should focus on in 2011, as well as any ideas or other thoughts you'd care to [...]
Republican Turnout Surpassed Democrats In Most Counties, But Black Turnout Increased More Than Whites Over 2006 Download a copy of this press release here. A new profile of who cast ballots in the 2010 elections explains why Republican candidates for the state legislature were so successful. In addition to the boost they received from more [...]
Dear Advocates, As you pause to give thanks this year, please know that all of us here at Democracy North Carolina are grateful for the support of people like you, who care about our state, our democracy and our future. Thank you! Please feel free to tell us what you are thankful for this year [...]
There’s At Least One More Fine To Pay Statement from Bob Hall, Executive Director, Democracy North Carolina November 24, 2010 Former Democratic Gov. Mike Easley walked away from court on Tuesday with the long federal and state investigation finally ended. The US Attorney and a special state prosecutor, both Republicans, agreed to let Easley plead [...]
The 2010 Election is here. Polls are open on Tuesday, November 2 from 6:30 AM until 7:30 PM. Click here to find out voting locations in NC by address plus directions to all polling places. Here are some other useful Election Day links you may want to use or pass on to others: Vote! Postcard [...]
The Washington Post reports today that a study of felony disenfranchisement laws has found that 800,000 former felons have returned to the voter rolls in the past decade thanks to a push by criminal justice advocates and civil rights groups -- including Democracy North Carolina -- to rewrite state laws and eliminate various voting barriers [...]
For Immediate Release: After three days, one-stop early voting is off to a record-shattering pace for midterm elections and the largest group casting ballots are white Republican men, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan group Democracy North Carolina. (Summary totals at end.) Two years ago, black Democratic women led all groups in the 17-day [...]
We need action in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate during the Congressional recess! House Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently told a group of fair elections supporters that it's "we-the-people" who have to MAKE Congress do the right thing. So that's our charge and it will not happen without YOU taking action. And now's a great [...]
Nick Nyhart of Public Campaign has a short column about the underbelly of Washington politics. He begins with the charges against Rep. Charlie Rangel, but explains that “to say that Rangel is the only one mixed up in the unsavory combination of cash, influence and policy-making would be disingenuous.” He then gives links to several [...]