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It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
It’s an axiom as old as history. “Those who have no power want it, and those who have power want more of it.” The current power struggles in North Carolina politics are proof of the truth.
 
The island territory of Guam may be starting the wave.
 
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
How a case of alleged racially motivated gerrymandering could impact future U.S. elections
 
Sometimes its not what you want to get done, but rather how you are going about it that matters more
Sometimes its not what you want to get done, but rather how you are going about it that matters more
 
The term “Gerrymandering” refers to the act of manipulating the boundaries of voting districts to achieve some political advantage.
The term “Gerrymandering” refers to the act of manipulating the boundaries of voting districts to achieve some political advantage.
 
Absentee-by-mail voters in North Carolina will be able to track the status of their ballots for the May 17 statewide primary election.
Absentee-by-mail voters in North Carolina will be able to track the status of their ballots for the May 17 statewide primary election.
 
There was a time – admittedly years ago – when North Carolinians would have risen in loud, unified protests over rigged elections.
There was a time – admittedly years ago – when North Carolinians would have risen in loud, unified protests over rigged elections.
 
Filing starts Monday, Dec. 6, for the 2022 elections. The filing moves forward after a three judge panel on Friday refused requests to block new N.C. election maps.
Filing starts Monday, Dec. 6, for the 2022 elections. The filing moves forward after a three judge panel on Friday refused requests to block new N.C. election maps.
 
A Wake County Superior Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that was filed against the state’s election redistricting process. The suit alleged that the General Assembly violated previous court precedents governing how election maps should be drawn.
A Wake County Superior Court Judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that was filed against the state’s election redistricting process. The suit alleged that the General Assembly violated previous court precedents governing how election maps should be drawn.
 
After much debate, public scrutiny, and controversy, the General Assembly passed redistricting maps for the N.C. House and Senate, and U.S. Congress.
After much debate, public scrutiny, and controversy, the General Assembly passed redistricting maps for the N.C. House and Senate, and U.S. Congress.
 
As the N.C. House passed its new election maps Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Senate followed suit Wednesday, Nov. 3, passing new maps with a vote along party lines, 26-19.
As the N.C. House passed its new election maps Tuesday, Nov. 2, the Senate followed suit Wednesday, Nov. 3, passing new maps with a vote along party lines, 26-19.
 
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
 
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
Members of a joint redistricting committee between the N.C. House and Senate on Tuesday, Aug. 10 heard public feedback on new criteria for drawing district maps.
 
As 2020 ends, the State Board of Elections is looking back on a busy and historic year in North Carolina elections.
As 2020 ends, the State Board of Elections is looking back on a busy and historic year in North Carolina elections.
 
As in so much else during his campaign and now his presidency, this commander-in-chief has upended political logic
As in so much else during his campaign and now his presidency, this commander-in-chief has upended political logic
 
One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate.
One down. One to go. The House passed a new district map, and it’s on its way to the Senate.
 
The Republican-led N.C. General Assembly must draw new state House and Senate district maps, a court has ruled.
The Republican-led N.C. General Assembly must draw new state House and Senate district maps, a court has ruled.
 
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
It may be weeks ⁠— perhaps months ⁠— before a three-judge panel issues a ruling on whether lawmakers drew N.C. voting districts legally, or whether the legislative districts are partisan gerrymanders.
 
Most debate about gerrymandering reform focuses on partisan outcomes. Reformers argue that objectionable election maps favor one major political party while hurting the other.
Most debate about gerrymandering reform focuses on partisan outcomes. Reformers argue that objectionable election maps favor one major political party while hurting the other.
 
Partisan gerrymandering returns to state court Monday, July 15, for a battle that could stretch over weeks.
Partisan gerrymandering returns to state court Monday, July 15, for a battle that could stretch over weeks.
 
In a landmark victory for N.C. Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled gerrymandered congressional districts are a political issue, which federal courts should not decide as a matter of law.
In a landmark victory for N.C. Republican lawmakers, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled gerrymandered congressional districts are a political issue, which federal courts should not decide as a matter of law.
 
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
Republican Rep.-elect Mark Harris says he expects a state court will certify him the winner of the disputed 9th U.S. Congressional District election.
 
A federal three-judge panel has struck down North Carolina’s latest congressional election map. The judges accepted critics’ argument that the map was overly partisan in favoring Republicans.
A federal three-judge panel has struck down North Carolina’s latest congressional election map. The judges accepted critics’ argument that the map was overly partisan in favoring Republicans.
 
Republicans want to protect their supermajority in the General Assembly. No surprise there
 
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
Let me say this with as much tact and respect as I can muster: If you truly believe that the level of democracy in North Carolina is in any way comparable to the level of democracy in Cuba, then you are either 1) an ignoramus, 2) an unrepentant communist, or 3) a college professor
 
Four weeks following the November 8th election and just five weeks before elected officials are due to be sworn into office we still don't know the final outcomes of two statewide and several legislative races
Four weeks following the November 8th election and just five weeks before elected officials are due to be sworn into office we still don't know the final outcomes of two statewide and several legislative races
 
It's a basic concept: Limit comparisons to items that can be compared reasonably. But too much of today's political discourse relies instead on apples-to-oranges comparisons, those comparisons that are unreasonable or perhaps impossible.
It's a basic concept: Limit comparisons to items that can be compared reasonably. But too much of today's political discourse relies instead on apples-to-oranges comparisons, those comparisons that are unreasonable or perhaps impossible.
 
We have heard about the changes in Voter Registration rules for NC. I am not in favor of ANYTHING which makes any voter have unnecessary blocks as a barrier to expressing his right to vote, come November. The current deadline is October 10.
We have heard about the changes in Voter Registration rules for NC. I am not in favor of ANYTHING which makes any voter have unnecessary blocks as a barrier to expressing his right to vote, come November. The current deadline is October 10.
 
Those of us who consider ourselves moderates are following our state's current events with interest and no small measure of amusement.
Those of us who consider ourselves moderates are following our state's current events with interest and no small measure of amusement.
 
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
State Sen. Bob Rucho said a sweeping decision by a three-judge Superior Court panel handed him and state Rep. David Lewis "a complete and utter vindication" against accusations of racism and unconstitutional gerrymandering in a lawsuit over redrawn state voting maps.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
The U.S. Supreme Court has been the big news this week, with landmark 5-4 divided rulings.
 
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
Regrettably, it is not likely that the Beaufort County Board of Education election will get much attention this year amidst all the hoopla of a presidential/gubernatorial election.
 
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
Members of the public may comment on the current district plans, communities of interest, voting history, or any other topic related to redistricting.
 
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