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Elections: Regardless of the results, never give up

Spiritual Reflections

Rev. Todd Goewey on October 19, 2018

It’s that time again. On street intersections, in front yards and all through the countryside, we are assaulted with signs of the names of candidates for us to vote for.

Governor’s staff responds to letter with two-sentence statement

Statement does not address many points in letter; governor declined further comment

Maria Dominguez on April 21, 2017

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.

Kevin Siers cartoon on McCrory’s concession and obsession

Gov. McCrory conceded on Monday after requesting a recount which failed to sway the election in his favor

The Charlotte Observer on December 5, 2016

The Charlotte Observer cartoonist Kevin Siers takes on McCrory’s concession speech.

Cooper, leading McCrory by over 10,000 votes, says “Game Over”

If Cooper can maintain this lead McCrory will not be able to ask for a recount

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on November 30, 2016

This is the first time Cooper’s lead has passed the 10,000 vote mark and if he can hold it there will be no recount.

McCrory files for statewide recount in NC governor’s race

Cooper leads by over 7,700 votes, McCrory has filed for a statewide recount

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on November 26, 2016

Gov. McCrory is trailing by over 7,700 votes to Attorney General Cooper and has filed for a statewide recount.

Equality NC releases amusing new ad designed at getting out the vote

Compares post election regrets with post hookup regrets

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on October 17, 2016

RALEIGH, N.C. — It is often said that politics makes strange bedfellows. If you are worried about who you might wake up next to on Nov. 9th, one way to help ensure your bedfellows aren’t too terribly strange is to get out and make your voice heard on Nov. 8. Equality NC has put out a …

Celebrate National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11

Part of National LGBT History Month observances

Lainey Millen on October 7, 2016

National Coming Out Day helps to raise awareness of the LGBT community and its pursuit of its civil rights. It began 28 years ago on the National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights held on Oct. 14, 1979.

Ben & Jerry’s new Empower Mint flavor benefits NAACP NC, voter rights

Jeff Taylor / Social Media Editor on May 20, 2016

Ben & Jerry’s new flavor, called Empower Mint, is an ice cream with a cause: bring back voting rights to the United States. The launch took place on May 17 at North Carolina Central University, the first public liberal arts institution for African Americans in the country. A portion of the proceeds of sales will …