Category Archives: News and Observer

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

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

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

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

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

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

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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