by Thomas Mills | Jul 24, 2018 | Editor's Blog |
The special session called by the legislature today is little more than another power grab by the Republicans in the legislature. It was set in motion by a letter written by Rep. David Lewis that is based on lies, half-truths and rumors and will end with the...
by Thomas Mills | Jul 23, 2018 | Editor's Blog, Features |
In North Carolina politics these days, little is more certain than Republicans rigging the political process. They’ve spent the better part of the decade trying to shape the electorate and districts to make them more favorable to the GOP. Their latest gimmick is...
by Thomas Mills | Jun 14, 2018 | Editor's Blog, Voting Rights |
Last night at 11:30pm, the GOP dropped another bill to limit access to the voting booth. This one would dramatically reduce the number of early voting days from 17 to 10. Rep. David Lewis says that’s not the intention of the bill and that 17 days will be restored. Who...
by Thomas Mills | Feb 9, 2018 | Editor's Blog, Politics, Voting Rights |
North Carolina Representative David Lewis called a news conference to have a temper tantrum this week. He blasted Democrats for suing “until North Carolina is blue, despite what the people, despite what the voters, want.” The Republicans then promptly sued to try to...
by Thomas Mills | Nov 3, 2017 | Editor's Blog, Redistricting
The Republican legislature has been rebuffed in its attempt to draw legislative districts for the third time. The federal judicial panel instead stuck by their decision to appoint a special master to redraw districts that the court says are unconstitutional. Last...
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