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About A.P. Dillon

A.P. Dillon is a reporter currently writing at The North State Journal. She resides in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Find her on Twitter: @APDillon_ Tips: APDillon@Protonmail.com

WCPSS Board’s ShortFall Translates To HardFall For Staff, Parents, Students

Posted on June 1, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Yesterday there was a lot of discussion about the Wake County Schools (WCPSS) budget ‘shortfall’. That shortfall has a price tag of $16.8 million.

Given that WCPSS has over a billion dollar budget, what transpired yesterday should have parents questioning how the board spends their money.

Even the News and Observer’s Ed columnist thinks it’s a big deal:

KEEP READING… Continue reading →

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Wake Cty Poll Worker Offered All Ballots But One To Unaffiliated Voters

Posted on May 31, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The Voter Integrity Project (VIP) has reported that a poll worker in Wake County attempted to suppress the votes of several unaffiliated voters last week during the start of early voting for the special June 7th primary election. Continue reading →

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Moral Monday Finds More Hate: Protecting In State College Students From Rate Hikes

Posted on May 31, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Protecting students from tuition rate hikes, establishing a scholarship plan and reducing student fees in the UNC System is hateful, you guys.

SB 873 is just extremist! It’s hateful! It’s racist!

Even though this bill is about the UNC system specifically, Moron Monday says it’s an attack on HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities).

The NC NAACP aka Moral Monday’s press release:

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Here’s The Video Of The Pastors Backing #HB2 The NC Media Didn’t Show You

Posted on May 28, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

On Tuesday, May 24th, a collection of over 50 pastors from across North Carolina held a press conference in Raleigh.

Many of these pastors were African-American and they came to voice their support HB 2. Many of these same pastors had been involved in the Civil Rights movement. This was a big deal. I chronicled their remarks in my Storify Article.

Highlights:

“HB2 has nothing to do with Civil Rights.”

KEEP READING… LINKS TO 10 videos of the event! Continue reading →

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Lt. Governor Forest Continues to do ABC11’s Job – VIDEO #HB2

Posted on May 28, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The Lt. Governor sat down for an interview with ABC11. They only aired a 30 second clip, so the Lt. Governor has been airing the rest.

Part One
Part Two
Part Three

Here’s Part Four: Continue reading →

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Haywood School Officials Show More Sense Than Obama Admin – #HB2

Posted on May 27, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

School officials in Haywood county have had some drama over Obama administration’s transgender edict for schools. Apparently there was a rumor of protests among the students over having open bathroom access.

The school and district’s response was excellent and lines up with what Title IX already accommodates for under 504 plans, which is separate facilities when needed or required. Continue reading →

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