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Groups criticize elections bills moving through legislature
Various voting rights groups, including Common Cause NC, hold a news conference to criticize three elections-related bills moving through the General Assembly.
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N.C. Senate Democrats, civil right advocates worry bills claiming to expand voting rights do the exact opposite
Bob Philips, the executive director of Common Cause NC, a grassroots organization said in a press release: “There is absolutely no evidence that this change is needed. It would simply hurt North Carolina voters, especially those in rural communities, who follow the rules but could have their ballot unfairly invalidated because of a delay in mail delivery. We call on legislators to reject Senate Bill 326.”
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New report lays out vision for democracy reform in North Carolina
More than 20 experts from leading research and advocacy organizations proposed reform measures for North Carolina in a report titled "Blueprint for a Stronger Democracy." The report zeroes in on policy discussions around voting, redistricting, campaign finance reforms and judicial accountability.
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Common Cause NC opposes bill narrowing window for election boards to receive absentee ballots in North Carolina
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What happens at legislature matters
For most people, 16 West Jones Street has a far less familiar ring than 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. But what happens inside the Legislative Building on Jones Street in Raleigh is just as critical to the lives of North Carolinians as what goes on in the White House or on Capitol Hill.
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Investigation into law enforcement killing Andrew Brown Jr. fails to provide transparency or accountability
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Common Cause NC welcomes new Redistricting Community Engagement Specialists to help North Carolinians make their voices heard as new voting maps are drawn
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Lawmakers have the tools to safeguard voting rights and fair elections; all they need is the will
"We must not turn back the clock on voting rights," writes Bob Phillips of Common Cause NC. "Instead, let’s move forward, ensuring that every voter is able to fully participate in our elections. And when more people participate, our democracy wins."
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There must be full accountability from law enforcement for killing Andrew Brown Jr.
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In NC, we need to protect everyone’s freedom to vote
Do we want to suppress voting, or do we want to promote voting? The answer should be easy – we want to protect everyone’s freedom to vote. Any politician who feels differently, who wants to stop people from voting, should take a long look at themselves and ask why they dread being held accountable by the people they are supposed to serve.
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With North Carolina gaining additional congressional seat, the redistricting process must be inclusive, transparent and free from gerrymandering
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Population growth gives North Carolina a 14th US House seat
“In order to avoid illegal map-rigging, the redistricting process in 2021 must be transparent, nonpartisan and include robust public input – and be completely free from gerrymandering,” said Common Cause North Carolina Executive Director Bob Phillips.