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'Moral Monday' Protest at the N.C. Capitol
Led by the NAACP of North Carolina, protesters marched from the N.C. Legislature to the Capitol Building as part of this year's final "Moral Monday" on Dec. 23. The group called on Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly to expand Medicaid and extend unemployment benefits in the state.
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2013 North Carolina Political Portraits
A look at four of the key players in North Carolina's political year that was.
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Report Shows Judicial Public Financing Was a Success in N.C.
A new report from the National Institute on Money in State Politics underscores how successful North Carolina’s system of judicial public financing was when it was available.
North Carolina
Clay Aiken Files for Congress, Fields Questions From Reporters
Former “American Idol” contestant Clay Aiken officially kicked off his campaign for North Carolina's 2nd congressional district and voiced his opinion on the Affordable Care Act.
North Carolina's U.S. Senate Race Shaping Up to Be Costliest in Country
It's not necessarily a surprise that outside money is already flowing into the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina, but the amount of cash is pretty staggering.
Could You Be Among the Candidates Running this Year?
All it takes is an interest in bettering your community, along with some money for the filing fee, and pretty much any North Carolinian can declare themselves a contender for office.
Candidate Filing Begins in N.C., Marking Official Start to Election 2014
The State Board of Elections office was abuzz on Monday afternoon as candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress and North Carolina courts lined up to file for office, kicking off the official start to this year’s campaigns.
McCrory Announces Plan to Raise Pay for New Teachers
Republican Gov. Pat McCrory on Monday announced a plan to make the starting pay for North Carolina teachers among the highest in the southeast.
Mapping Voters: Dems Have Registration Edge in N.C., But GOP Has Control
An interactive map looking at voter registration by county in North Carolina.
Gov. McCrory Names Head of Federal Relations OfficeGov. Pat McCrory on Wednesday announced that Virginia Johnson will lead North Carolina’s federal relations office, serving as the governor's chief advocate in Washington, D.C.
Protesters Pack Raleigh for 'Moral March'Thousands of protesters descended on downtown Raleigh on a frigid Saturday morning to voice criticism of policies enacted over the past year by the GOP-led legislature and Republican Gov. Pat McCrory.
Millions in 'Dark Money' Flowing into North Carolina's U.S. Senate RaceGroups are already deluging the state with negative ads targeting first-term Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan in her re-election bid.
AG Cooper Criticizes McCrory, Legislature Over River SpillsState Attorney General Roy Cooper, a likely Democratic candidate for governor in 2016, sent an email to supporters criticizing Republican Gov. Pat McCrory and the GOP-led legislature over a recent coal ash spill in the Dan River.
NAACP Calls on Sen. Burr to Allow Vote on Federal Court Vacancy in N.C.If confirmed, May-Parker would be the first African-American to hold a post on that federal court covering 44 North Carolina counties.
N.C. Jobless Rate Falls Again, But It May Not Be All Good News for WorkersNorth Carolina’s December unemployment rate was 6.9 percent, the lowest level in more than five years and a decline from November’s 7.4 percent.
McCrory Sets Goals for 2014, Backs Teacher Pay RaiseRepublican Gov. Pat McCrory on Tuesday marked the start of his second year in office with a 45-minute press conference where he discussed his goals for 2014.
Nation
12 Ways to Fix Election Systems in the U.S.
Online voter registration, early voting and improved access to polling places are among the recommendations issued by the bipartisan Presidential Commission on Election Administration.
Turning Sports Fans into Engaged Citizens
Being a good citizen goes beyond just voting on Election Day, just as being a good football fan means you watch more than only the Super Bowl.
As It Turns 10, a Look at Facebook's Footprint on U.S. Politics
To mark the 10th anniversary of Facebook's founding, here's a quick look at that social-media behemoth's impact on American politics.
Obama Uses State of the Union to Call for 'Year of Action,' Says He's Willing to Move Without Congress
President Obama used his address to urge congressional action on a series of policy fronts, including immigration reform, unemployment benefits and raising the federal minimum wage.
Poll: Clinton, Huckabee Lead Pack for 2016 While Christie StumblesFormer Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee leads a crowded field of possible Republican presidential candidates for 2016, overtaking a falling New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie among GOP voters, according to new numbers from Public Policy Polling.
24th Amendment, Outlawing Poll Taxes, Turns 50
"The tide of a strong national desire to bring about the broadest possible public use of the voting process runs too strong to hold back," President Lyndon Johnson said upon ratification of the amendment.
'Mitt' Is an Intimate Look at the Toll Taken By Presidential Campaigns
But political junkies could be disappointed by how little insight the film offers into the campaign's nuts and bolts.
Rise of Super PACs Marks Anniversary of 'Citizens United' Decision
The 2010 U.S. Supreme Court ruling opened the floodgates to corporate cash in American elections.
Record Number of Voters Identify as Independents, But Fewer Call Themselves Moderate
The number of Americans self-identifying as independent voters has reached the highest rate in 25 years. But paradoxically, a smaller number are calling themselves moderate, indicating a less partisan but more ideologically polarized electorate
Report: Early Voting Effective, Should Be Expanded
Early voting results in shorter lines and reduced stress at polling places on Election Day, while allowing for early detection of voter registration errors and voting system glitches, according to a study from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU.
Voters Fear Campaign Cash Influences Judges' Rulings
Nearly 90 percent of American voters believe campaign contributions and special-interest spending in judicial elections can affect the outcome of court decisions, according to a new poll.
Gallup: Half in U.S. Support Public Financing of Congressional Campaigns
A new Gallup poll finds that 50 percent of American adults favor a system of public financing for congressional campaigns, with 44 percent opposed.
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