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UPDATE: The Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has announced plans to restore funding to Planned Parenthood. The move follows intense public criticism for the foundation’s decision earlier this week to no longer provide Planned Parenthood with grants to … Read More... ...
The Progressive Pulse - 7:40 a.m.
The fight against Non Partisan elections just heated up a little bit. As reported by the Kinston Free Press and others ( http://www.kinston.com/news/federal-79724-kinston-voting.htm ) The Justice Department has softened its stance on the Non Partisan referendum. read more ...
BlueNC - 7:40 a.m. - 7 clicks 
I am mailing my Komen Race for the Cure t-shirt back to them. I figure if they get a bunch of them back it might make a statement. The address is: 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250. Dallas, TX 75244. ...
BlueNC - 7:40 a.m. - 7 clicks
The “I am a Tarheel Worker” campaign has released a new infographic that puts Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits into perspective. The average weekly UI benefit is $290. This might seem like a substantial amount, but stacking the costs of the … Read More... ...
The Progressive Pulse - 7:00 a.m. - 9 clicks
Earlier this week in Hendersonville, state Sen. Tom Apodaca told a crowd of supporters that they “need a general ” like Pat McCrory to lead “the army” of Republican legislators in place at the General Assembly. While the line may … Read More... ...
The Progressive Pulse - 7:00 a.m. - 9 clicks
I’m sorry, but someone has got to call out right-wing gubernatorial candidate Pat/Mitt McCrory on his attempt to appropriate rock anthems designed to give voice to the cause of fighting The Man. According to Raleigh’s News & Observer , McCrory intends … Read More... ...
The Progressive Pulse - Thu 2:23 p.m. - 12 clicks
Via an email: I have decided that I will not be a candidate for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives this year. At [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Thu 7:44 a.m. - 11 clicks
Can't blame him. I'd quit too. Truth is, I don't know how Speaker Hackney has put up with all the jerks and morons in the General Assembly for as long as he has. Just in via email. I have decided that I will not be a candidate for re-election to the North Carolina House of Representatives this year. read more ...
BlueNC - Thu 7:28 a.m. - 11 clicks
I guess it makes sense. If your "vision" is to have a governor who will suppress voting rights and discriminate against gays and lesbians, then by all means, let the awards begin! Congratulations, Mr. Rogers. It takes a big guy to pollute the planet, subvert democracy, and screw over your gay employees all in one career. ...
BlueNC - Thu 5:24 a.m. - 10 clicks
Tom Jensen, Director of Public Policy Polling will be joining NC Policy Watch’s own Chris Fitzsimon here in Raleigh for Thursday’s Crucial Conversation. Registration is now closed for this fully-booked event, but you can still catch what happens as we … Read More... ...
The Progressive Pulse - Wed 10:10 p.m. - 12 clicks
Unbelievable as it seems, the national offices of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation today announced they are severing their ties with Planned Parenthood Federation of America . Apparently their big right-wing donors pressured them into believing that Planned Parenthood isn't first and foremost a woman's health organization, just like they are. Read more about this bone-headed mo...
BlueNC - Wed 3:08 p.m. - 11 clicks
Good people of Blue NC, especially those of you near Asheboro or within a sane drive to Asheboro (I am talking about you Greensboro!) -- why not leave work early this Friday and join me and a bunch of other people unhappy with Thom Tillis and all he represents at a rally? We'll be gathering in Asheboro at 4 PM on Friday to protest the unconstitutional post-midnight legislative session called by...
BlueNC - Wed 1:26 p.m. - 10 clicks
The director of the highly acclaimed film about fracking Gasland , was arrested on Capitol Hill today trying to film an open to the public committee meeting. Brad Miller, the ranking Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Energy and Environment is trying to secure a procedural maneuver that would allow the detained film crew to re-enter the hearing. Read More: Huffington Post ...
BlueNC - Wed 12:09 p.m. - 11 clicks
In less than two months the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources will hold public hearings allowing the public to comment on their study of hydraulic fracking. In previous studies, fracking has been linked to serious water contamination across the country. The General Assembly is eager to drill in North Carolina yet too many questions have been left unanswered. North Carolina is not r...
North Carolina Sierra Club - Mon 2:42 p.m. - 14 clicks
We will be educating the public about fracking this Thursday, February 2nd, from 5:30 to 7:30 at Angelina's Kitchen, farmers market. Come out and learn about fracking and how you can get involved in spreading the awareness while enjoying the winter farmers market. Angelina's is located in Pittsboro on the corner of Rectory and West. ...
North Carolina Sierra Club - Mon 2:24 p.m. - 15 clicks
Mitchell Gold Michael Brown Frank Turek Update (Jan. 31, 2012, 2:08 p.m.): As promised yesterday and this morn, my reflections on the Brown/Turek/Gold debate below. Regular readers of InterstateQ.com, followers of my work at my prior gig at QNotes and those involved in LGBT advocacy and community work in Charlotte know all too well who [...]...
IntersateQ.com - Mon 9:05 a.m. - 9 clicks
Crazy week in NC politics. Crazy. The scrambling continues after Bev Perdue’s announcement. Lt. Guv Walter Dalton is in because, as someone said, that’s what [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Sat 6:24 a.m. - 15 clicks
Statement from Rep. Bill Faison: Representative Bill Faison announces gubernatorial bid – January 28, 2012 The future of our children and our State depends on [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Sat 6:06 a.m. - 13 clicks
Just received this email: James, Because your support has been so important to me, I wanted you to hear from me that I will not seek another term in Congress. Serving in Congress has been a remarkable opportunity. Thank you. I knew Republicans in the legislature would dismantle the district that I have represented for the last decade, and they did. The thirteenth district was split s...
OrangePolitics - Jan 26 - 12 clicks
The ActBlue folks quickly got a page up to encourage Brad Miller to run for Governor. It’s already up to 17K. Like I was saying [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Jan 26 - 9 clicks
You may recall the two served together in the NC Senate. Another email: GREENSBORO, N.C. – U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (NC) today commented on [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Jan 26 - 9 clicks
Just got this: Dear Friend – Like the rest of the nation, North Carolina has been facing difficult economic times — demanding many difficult decisions. [...]...
Exile on Jones Street - Jan 26 - 10 clicks
The leadership team of Chapel Hill 2020 discussed the timeline issue yesterday afternoon. Apparently the conversation was quite passionate and the group is divided with strong opposition to extending from co-chairs George and Rosemary. I'm a bit surprised since they have always said they had an open mind and were committed to getting it done right. I have yet to hear a clear articulation of why ...
OrangePolitics - Jan 25 - 5 clicks
This weekend, a group of people who have been involved since the very beginning of the Chapel Hill 2020 process (including the editors of OP) drafted a letter to town leaders asking them to take more time. You can see it at http://bit.ly/ch2020-letter . Currently the entire timeline from kick-off to plan approval is less than 8 months. Last week when UNC planning Professor David Godschalk gave ...
OrangePolitics - Jan 20 - 5 clicks
This Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council will be holding a public hearing on the proposed Shortbread development- a seven-story mixed-use building across from Breadman’s on Rosemary Street. The residential component of the building will be rental units that will cater to students- a much-needed addition to downtown that will help alleviate pressure on the adjacent Northside neighborhood. r...
OrangePolitics - Jan 17 - 14 clicks
This just arrived from Town Manager Roger Stancil: In consultation with the Town Attorney, I have developed the following statement that we will provide the media. If you have any questions, please let me know. read more ...
OrangePolitics - Jan 13 - 4 clicks
At the Town Council meeting Monday night, I and many others felt frustrated, after issuing our statements and as the Council was deliberating, unable to respond to or correct the circuitous discussion between council members, Chief Blue, Mr. Stancil, Mayor Kleinschmidt, and Attorney Karpinos. read more ...
OrangePolitics - Jan 11 - 5 clicks
