Civil Rights
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3 things happening in NC: State legislature calls special session as gas prices soar
The GOP state legislature suddenly freaks about gas prices. Plus, a controversial pre-election citizenship check, and Biketoberfest in Charlotte.
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These NC election officials promoted conspiracy theories about 2020 outcome, Jan. 6 riot
Election board members in NC who shared fringe theories and disinformation now make decisions on elections administration.
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NC spends more than $10M on anti-abortion ‘crisis pregnancy centers’
The centers are part of an anti-abortion movement to reduce the number of abortions in North Carolina and nationwide.
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Opinion: Cumberland County schools should follow Wake’s lead on book bans
In one NC county, school leaders have created a template for resisting book bans.
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What to know about mail-in voting for the 2026 midterms
The result of the Supreme Court order on mail-in voting is that nothing has changed for states.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte school board is in crisis mode
A state investigation over extortion allegations in Charlotte. Plus, UNC under pressure over racist incidents, and a fly-fishing festival marks Helene’s anniversary.
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The US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting
The US Supreme Court on Monday kept in place a lower court’s order blocking President Donald Trump’s embattled plan to place new restrictions on mail voting for this year’s midterm elections.
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Opinion: The civil rights era that shaped NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls
An excerpt from a new book on NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls examines her rise in civil rights law.
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Good News Friday: Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a lot this week. So did NC.
Why Jeff Jackson’s wins against Facebook and Trump’s mail-in voting rule are a win for everyone.
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Asheville City Council votes to end Flock camera contract ‘immediately’
After a marathon of over two dozen public commenters—nearly all of whom opposed the technology—Asheville City Council voted to end its Flock camera contract.
