The recent U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that North Carolina’s Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA) was unconstitutional has its roots in partisan efforts to ... Keep Reading
Elections
Voter ID Judge Mike Morgan, Meet Candidate Mike Morgan
· Judge Set to Rule on Voter ID While He Campaigns for NC Supreme Court at the Same Time · High-Profile Case Likely to Raise his Name Recognition Leading up to ... Keep Reading
AP and News & Observer Again Hide Real Story
Why do media ignore link between voter ID case and judge’s election campaign? Mike Morgan is a candidate in election affected by case before him. Most judges would recuse ... Keep Reading
Hillary Clinton Regains Lead in Latest Civitas Poll
Among Likely NC Voters, Clinton Holds Narrow Lead in Race for President Raleigh— The latest Civitas poll finds that North Carolina likely voters prefer Hillary Clinton over Donald ... Keep Reading
I Am Woman, Hear Me Weep
First Female Presidential Nominee Is Anti-Woman By Demi Dowdy Hillary Clinton is visiting the state of North Carolina today, but I will not be in attendance. Although I ... Keep Reading
One Elections Board Member Vetoes Hour Changes
Many county election boards can accommodate early voters with fewer hours, thus saving money One member of the State Board of Elections, however, is preventing counties from ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Shows Voters’ Preferences Leading up to Next Week’s Primary
A new Civitas Poll provides the most recent insights into what North Carolina voters are thinking leading up to the March 15 primary. The live-caller poll asked 500 Democrats ... Keep Reading
A Look Back Sheds Light on Redistricting
2011 Civitas article illuminates the history of redistricting arguments In the past, Democrats admitted drawing voting maps for political purposes A three-judge panel noted ... Keep Reading
Bob Hall – A Liberal Attack Dog in Watchdog’s Clothing
For answers on Congressional district case, news outlet turns to sources with Blueprint NC ties. ‘Watchdog’ Bob Hall is a partisan activist with long history of meddling in the ... Keep Reading
Retention Election Lawsuit Heads to Court
Suit challenges new law saying NC justices will face retention referendum, not an opponent, in an election. Key question: Does new law violate state constitution’s mandate that ... Keep Reading