Over at NC Capitol Connection, Matt Caulder noticed something interesting about Democrats in the NC legislature. They are all in favor of waiting periods for purchases of guns. But ... Keep Reading
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Poll Shows Decade of Change, Stability in NC Voters’ Views
May 14, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca (919) 834-2099 francis.deluca@nccivitas.org Civitas Poll Compares Answers to Those in Its First Poll, from ... Keep Reading
Civitas Review Fall 2013
The Fall 2013 Civitas Review examines the landmark legislation of 2013 and it means for North Carolina. ... Keep Reading
7/15 Update to ‘Money Monday’ Arrestee Database
Our database of Money Monday protesters is up to date and includes the latest protests from July 15! Not much has changed, although there are three things to point out: This ... Keep Reading
Sex-Selective Abortions in America
Gendercide – Countries such as China and India typically come to mind when we hear this word. But what about the United States, where women have increasingly risen up the social ... Keep Reading
House Overrides Women’s Right to Know Act
The North Carolina House just overrode Gov. Perdue’s veto of the Women’s Right to Know Act (HB 854) with a vote of 72 – 47, the exact amount needed to meet the three-fifths ... Keep Reading
“Women’s Right to Know” Bill Passes House
House Bill 854 otherwise known as the “Woman’s Right to Know” Bill was passed in the House with a vote of 71-48, one vote short of a veto-proof majority. The bill requires that ... Keep Reading
Obama Administration Endangers Planned Parenthood Provision in NC Budget
The Obama administration's Department of Health and Human Services has challenged a new Indiana law that prohibits federal funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion ... Keep Reading
“Choose Life” Special Plate Moves Forward
The House Finance Committee passed a bill (HB289) which would authorize several new special license plates, including one reading "Choose Life." That's the one, sponsored by ... Keep Reading
“Abortion – Women’s Right to Know Act” Gives Women Choices
According to a recent Civitas poll, 56% of North Carolina voters support the "Abortion - Women's Right to Know Act." This proposed piece of legislation requires doctors to provide ... Keep Reading
