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North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law

North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law North Carolina Republicans Push Harsh New Voter ID Law

As Congress debates the Voting Rights Act, North Carolina rushes to implement a new voter suppression law. 

Jul 18, 2013 / Blog / Ari Berman

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

North Carolina’s Moral Mondays North Carolina’s Moral Mondays

An inspiring grassroots movement is fighting back against the GOP’s outrageous budget cuts and attacks on democracy.

Jul 17, 2013 / Editorial / Ari Berman

Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground

Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground Outrage Is Rising Against Stand Your Ground

Attorney General Holder, civil rights groups, legislators and newspapers seek a reconsideration of “shoot first” laws—and Stevie Wonder won't play "Stand...

Jul 17, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws As Feds Review Martin Case, NAACP Seeks DOJ Action and Targets State ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws

"We are not done demanding justice for Trayvon Martin," says Ben Jealous. So far, more than 350,000 people have signed petitions demanding federal action.

Jul 14, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

An Oregon Trail to End Student Debt

An Oregon Trail to End Student Debt An Oregon Trail to End Student Debt

The new public education financing model is not only a progressive victory for the state, but also a common-sense national model on an issue where Congress has been derelict. ...

Jul 10, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Lobbyists Lavish North Carolina’s Far-Right Politicians With Beer, Expensive Parties

Lobbyists Lavish North Carolina’s Far-Right Politicians With Beer, Expensive Parties Lobbyists Lavish North Carolina’s Far-Right Politicians With Beer, Expensive Parties

A review of state records show that corporate lobbyists are throwing big parties for North Carolina’s Big Business–friendly politicians.

Jul 8, 2013 / Blog / Lee Fang

America’s Most Dynamic (Yet Under-Covered) Movement: Overturning ‘Citizens United’ America’s Most Dynamic (Yet Under-Covered) Movement: Overturning ‘Citizens United’

Sixteen states have called for a constitutional amendment, as have 500 communities. And a lot of the reformers are Republicans.

Jul 5, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Wendy Davis for Governor?

Wendy Davis for Governor? Wendy Davis for Governor?

Why Texas Democrats should take this one seriously.

Jul 1, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Austerity Loses in Massachusetts

Austerity Loses in Massachusetts Austerity Loses in Massachusetts

Ed Markey campaigned against cuts and won 55-44.

Jun 26, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols

Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown

Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown Students Push to Limit School Police After Newtown

As school districts bolster their police forces, students across California are pushing Sacramento for restorative justice.

Jun 17, 2013 / StudentNation / James Cersonsky and StudentNation

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