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Human rights activist and lecturer Loung Ung once said “Voting is not only our right, it is our power. When we vote, we take back our power to choose, to speak up, and to stand with those who support us and each other.”
If one thing is true of the 2020 Democratic primary elections, they are sure to leave a mark in U.S. history as being one of the longest and most drawn-out primary elections the country has ever seen. Voting delays are now considered the norm.
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) celebrates 25 years of holding a fundraiser in the Carolinas on Feb. 22. The event, now called the North Carolina Dinner & Silent Auction, was started during a pivotal year for the organization.
It’s hard to overemphasize the importance of the elections this year taking place across our state. From the entire North Carolina General Assembly to the Governor’s Mansion to your local Board of Education, the number of races on this year’s ballot is nothing short of massive. Not to mention our congressional and presidential contests.
As we approach 2020, here are some ways to affect change and be part of the process.
For the first time since 2012, Republican Bill James has a challenger for the seat of county commissioner.
Pat McCrory bemoans lack of white ‘diversity’ in local politics, and social media spared him no mercy…
Primary elections for local, state and congressional races are just around the corner. Here’s what you need to know before heading into the voting booth.
“The Sunday Sessions” is screening at MCC Sacred Journey, a candidates’ forum is happening and women gather to sing in a circle.
Randy Riddle’s letter, printed below, was sent directly to Gov. Roy Cooper in Raleigh, N.C. as well as qnotes and several organizations in North Carolina. Many people seemed to feel that it expresses valid criticism of the governor and his support of HB142, the HB2 “repeal” that left much of the discriminatory law still in place.
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