Category Archives: ELECTIONS

While KY Lawmakers Move To Dump Common Core, NC’s Governor Tries To Cement It

Posted on January 7, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The first state to adopt Common Core has legislators now filing a bill to drop the standards. WCPO reported: FRANKFORT, Ky. — Majority Republicans in the Kentucky Senate have introduced legislation that would dismantle the state’s Common Core education standards. … Continue reading →

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Cruz: Homeschoolers Strengthen the Fundamental Pillars of Our Nation [Video]

Posted on January 5, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Sen. Ted Cruz has a new video out extolling the value of homeschooling.

In it, Cruz notes that ‘homeschoolers strengthen the fundamental pillars of our nation’. The video is at the bottom of this article and is embedded in the announcement on his campaign site.

The announcement on Cruz’s site notes the coalition already has over 6,500 members:

KEEP READING… SEE THE VIDEO… Continue reading →

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Moral Monday Arrestee and US Uncut Activist Arrested In NH On Voter Suppression Charge

Posted on December 24, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

In 2013, Moral Monday was in its early protest stages and was trying to spread out into other states. At that time, I reported on a group in Illinois that was using the Moral Monday theme to protest ALEC. They called themselves the Moral Monday Coalition.

Well, this Moral Monday Coalition indeed were arrested during this protest. One member of that coalition was Carl Robert Gibson, who was dumb enough to record his ride in the police transport and post it on Twitter.

In 2013, Gibson, who originally hails from Wisconsin, was arrested at Moral Monday in North Carolina. Remember him?

KEEP READING… HE WAS ARRESTED AND INDICTED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE… Continue reading →

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An #NCGA Christmas Present for Parents

Posted on December 23, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

I’ve just learned that Lisa Baldwin is running for the General Assembly.

This is a Christmas Present to parents! The idea of Tammy Covil and Lisa Baldwin in the legislature is a win for students and parents.
They are fighters and will definitely bring the boomstick!

KEEP READING… Continue reading →

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List of Legislators Not Returning To #NCGA Grows [UPDATED]

Posted on December 23, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This year is seeing some wild turnover, which in turn is creating a number of crowded races as new candidates throw their hats into the General Assembly ring.

WRAL has a list, which includes the most recent drop outs: Dan Soucek and Fletcher Hartsell. I’ve collated them by chamber and party below. Continue reading →

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Sen. Burr More Interested in “The Voice” Than GOP Debate [UPDATED]

Posted on December 17, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

[Updates at the bottom of the article] Yesterday was a tough day for NC’s Senator Burr, who serves as Senate Intel Chair. On December 16th, it was reported that Senator Burr asked his staff to look into statements made by Senator … Continue reading →

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