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Senators are helping pay Sen. Burr’s legal expenses. Here’s a closer look at the donors

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr is getting help paying his expensive legal bills related to a Department of Justice investigation for stock sales — and a lot of that assistance is coming from his Senate colleagues, according to documents filed with the Senate.

Voting & Elections 07.9.2021

NC played historic role in securing young Americans’ voting rights; legacy must continue

A half-century ago, our state played a historic role in securing the right to vote for young Americans. Our nation is stronger for it. Let’s keep that legacy alive today by empowering a new generation of voters and leaders.

Money & Influence 07.8.2021

Watchdog group asks Wake DA to investigate political contributions by former employees of Louis DeJoy

There has been renewed scrutiny of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, as watchdog groups have identified irregularities in political contributions to former Gov. Pat McCrory and Sen. Thom Tillis.

Voting & Elections 07.4.2021

This July 4th, we face a new struggle for democracy

Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina, said of those who would hinder democracy to hold onto their power, “There’s going to be a ferocious battle if they try anything that is going to damage the integrity of elections or make voting harder.”

Voting & Elections 07.1.2021

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Arizona’s ban on out-of-precinct voting. What could it mean for North Carolina voters?

“Given what happened eight years ago and Republicans losing that legal battle – they would have a fight on their hands again if they tried to pass that,” Phillips said.

Grassroots organization calls for criminal investigation of U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy

Common Cause North Carolina is calling for a criminal investigation of Louis DeJoy, U.S. Postmaster General, over campaign donations made by members of his former company. The group says it has uncovered new evidence that DeJoy reimbursed his former employees for campaign donations to Pat McCrory during his run for governor.

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