Category Archives: News and Observer

Cooper Admin Stealth Edits HB2 Related Press Release

Posted on January 21, 2019 by A.P. Dillon

Someone in the Cooper Administration stealth edited a press release to restore a link to an HB2 related document last week.  
That press release is a public document. Someone needs to answer for this. Continue reading →

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NC AG Stein Announces Fed Grant For Rape Kit Backlog Gov. Cooper Claimed He Fixed

Posted on October 8, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The NC Rape Kit backlog, which according to Roy Cooper in 2016 was not supposed to exist anymore, is back in the news.  The state’s attorney general took a break from blocking media public records requests and held a press conference about the backlog last week. Continue reading →

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N&O Gives Party Who Booed God A Swipe At Lt. Governor on Religion

Posted on April 18, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

Joining the ranks of WRAL on the religious bigotry front is the News and Observer. Continue reading →

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N&O Runs Headline Quote From Transvaginal Wand Waver – #ncpol

Posted on February 7, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

What is it with NC media using the most radical person they can find and quoting them like they are Johnny or Janie Smith?
Latest case in point – The News and Observer running with a quote from LGBT activist/Occupy Defender/Transvaginal wand waver, Deb Butler.  Continue reading →

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The Strained Relationship Between The News & Observer and Facts (UPDATED)

Posted on November 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

With all the talk about “fake news” as of late, as well as the credibility hit the mainstream media took in the aftermath of the surprise victory of Donald Trump, you’d think news outlets would be taking concrete steps to make improvements in the accuracy of their reporting.

Restoring the trust between readers and journalists by reporting the facts would be a priority, one might conclude. Continue reading →

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Carolina Chaos, Elections in Doubt

Posted on November 14, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Durham, NC – Chaos has descended on the Durham County Board of Elections following Election Day irregularities. At least one official complaint was filed on November 11, 2016, and the high potential for others could have far-reaching effects across the state.

The alleged issues took place during the entire 17-day early voting period and into Election Day at more than five precincts in Durham County. The complaint lodges an accusation of official misconduct. The number of questionable ballots is estimated at approximately 90,000 and as high as 94,000. As a result, the balance of two top races remains clouded in doubt. Continue reading →

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Context Is Everything. What Newton Said and What He Meant. [Video] – #HB2

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

An article by Colin Campbell reads, NC Republicans embrace pro-HB2 religious groups; Democrats distant from NAACP’s Barber.

I am not sure if Campbell realizes how hilarious that headline is to the majority reading it. It’s like saying water is wet and Democrats are allergic to their own dirt.

The article is mainly about the Pro-HB2 rally. Near the end it highlights that Senator Buck Newton spoke at that HB2 Support Rally on Monday, April 25th.

Local media, like Campbell, is making hay over Newton’s comments in an attempt to boost his opponent in the NC Attorney General’s race — former Senator Josh Stein.

KEEP READING…. Continue reading →

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