State Politics
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VIDEO: Who is Chad Brown, the Republican running for NC secretary of state?
Who is Chad Brown, the Republican running to be North Carolina’s secretary of state? We took a look, and explained why, if you care about democracy, this is a race you CAN’T miss.
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VIDEO: Mo Green says a strong public education system shouldn’t be a partisan issue
We talked to the Democratic candidate for state superintendent of public education, Mo Green, about partisanship, and why supporting a strong K-12 system shouldn’t be a Democrat or Republican issue.
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Anderson Clayton is on a mission to turn rural NC blue
With abortion, public education, and decency on the ballot, the NC Democratic Party chair believes rural voters can be convinced to break up with Republicans.
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VIDEO: The threat to democracy in NC’s secretary of state race
The NC Secretary of State’s office is, for now, a low-visibility, bookkeeping job. But Cardinal & Pine Senior Editor Billy Ball says we should all be concerned if Republicans win it and start changing the job description.
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Mail-in voting made simple: What NC voters need to know
Voting by mail in North Carolina is easy, but making sure your vote counts requires knowing the rules. Here’s a rundown of what you need to know, with answers to some of the most common questions.
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First time voting? Everything you need to know before election day in NC
Voting for the first time can be nerve-wracking, especially with the stakes as high as they are in this year’s election. Here’s what you need to know before you go to the polls.
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North Carolina Dems rally behind Kamala Harris’ VP pick, Tim Walz
“Governors like him know what it takes to get the job done, and he will be an outstanding vice president, doubling down on his work to support middle class families, protect reproductive freedom, and safeguard our democracy,” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said.
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Birth control is now available over the counter in NC for free through Medicaid
An over-the-counter birth control option will now be available for free in North Carolina for anyone who has health insurance through Medicaid, Gov. Roy Cooper announced this week.
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Op-Ed: Gun violence is a public health crisis in North Carolina
On June 25th, the US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared gun violence a “public health crisis” in America. This declaration shed light on the urgent need for collective action to address the alarming rates of gun-related incidents impacting communities nationwide. North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis stated that he introduced the Protecting the Right to Keep…
