Civil Rights
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North Carolina voters pass all 3 constitutional amendments on ballot
The amendments authorize lawmakers to impose limits on local governments’ power to raise property taxes, cap the state income tax, and require photo ID for all voters — not just those voting in person.
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What are we voting for today, Nov. 3, in North Carolina? What’s on the ballot
The 2026 midterm general election is today, with 14 North Carolina U.S. House Seats and one U.S. Senate seat up for election.
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What do I need to vote in NC? ID requirements on Election Day
Election Day is here, and North Carolina residents should know what ID is required for voters.
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Opinion: In NC, a student got turned away from early voting. Here’s what happened next
A first-time voter in North Carolina reminds us why showing up matters.
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Jennifer Balkcom’s AI ‘drag queen barn dance’ ad stirs local controversy
The misleading AI ad from Jennifer Balkcom has been widely condemned for its message, which suggests that associating with LGBTQ people is “an abomination.”
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Opinion: NC’s last-minute voting change threatens thousands of mail ballots, but they can be fixed
The statewide rate is 5.8%, but it is much higher – 7.5% – for ballots processed in the 21 counties where Black and other voters of color comprise a third or more of the registered voters.
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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.
