2026 Elections
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How to take action against Flock surveillance cameras in NC
The rise of Flock cameras has become a major discussion in communities across the country, with many local governments canceling their contracts. Here are ways you can make your voice heard.
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NC Republicans pick Chuck Edwards replacement. What to know about Rep. Jennifer Balkcom
With just 25 days until absentee ballots are mailed out to voters and Democratic nominee Jamie Ager surging, NC Republicans have selected a candidate to replace embattled Congressman Chuck Edwards on the November ballot.
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3 things happening in NC: Gen Z voters showed up in recent elections. This group wants to build on that in 2026
A Gen Z voter summit makes moves in NC. Plus, an update on NC’s controversial election bill and the Grammys of Gospel.
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Opinion: The grotesque indifference of Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s latest attack
Most North Carolinians are struggling right now. But Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for Senate, is spending his time cyberstalking a trans teacher.
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Republicans say they warned NC GOP leaders for years about convicted sex offender’s party roles
Republicans say they raised concerns within the party, including to then-Chairman Michael Whatley, now a candidate for the US Senate, about Harvey West Jr. serving in leadership roles
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Rep. Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid following House Ethics Committee rebuke
The embattled congressman will serve the remainder of his term while the local Republican Party decides his replacement following a host of allegations of inappropriate conduct.
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Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, Aug. 8–13
With less than two months until the midterms, we are keeping you up to date on ways to take action in North Carolina, featuring protests, voter registration, and advocacy opportunities.
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3 things happening in NC: ‘Moral Monday’ protests the SAVE Act in Washington
Bishop William Barber II condemns Trump’s controversial voting bill, the SAVE Act. Plus, major voting changes afoot at the NC state legislature.
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NC Congressman Chuck Edwards faces censure for ‘inappropriate actions’ toward two young staffers
Investigators found Edwards had created a “hostile work environment” through a pattern of “inappropriate actions” toward the two young staffers, though it found no evidence he had inappropriately touched them or made explicitly sexual comments to them.
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‘Recovery Czar’ Michael Whatley caught on audio wanting to end FEMA as Western NC is owed billions
When President Trump returned to office in January 2025, he made Whatley ‘recovery czar’ to coordinate Hurricane Helene recovery. To date, a fraction of the funding needed has made it to western NC.
