Category Archives: POLITICS NC

Gov. Roy Cooper’s Election Commission Suit Unanimously Dismissed

Posted on June 5, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

A three-judge panel unanimously dismissed Governor Roy Cooper’s lawsuit against the General Assembly over the creation of a Bipartisan Elections and Ethics Board. Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Strikes Down 2017 Special Election Ruling

Posted on June 5, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down a ruling by a lower court that ordered North Carolina to hold a special election in 2017. Continue reading →

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Moral Monday Arrests: It’s a Family Affair

Posted on May 31, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

Yesterday, Reverend Barber and his Moral Monday faithful laid siege to the North Carolina General Assembly and, like most Moral Monday’s, there were arrests. Continue reading →

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SCOTUS Upholds Decision on NC Congressional Districts

Posted on May 22, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld a lower court ruling on two long-contested congressional districts as being gerrymandered. Continue reading →

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Cooper Board of Education Picks Deserve Scrutiny

Posted on May 15, 2017 by A.P. Dillon

Earlier this month, Governor Cooper announced his three picks for the state’s Board of Education were Reginald Kenan, John (J.B.) Buxton, and Sandra Byrd. All three appointment picks to the State Board of Education must be confirmed by the legislature. All three deserve serious scrutiny. Continue reading →