5 Things to Know About This Week in North Carolina Politics
Stay up to date on key issues with our video series “5 Things to Know About This Week in North Carolina Politics.”
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Feb. 23, 2024: North Carolina’s 2024 Primary Election season is here! Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina looks at five things to know about voting in the primary. Learn more at NCVoterGuide.org
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Episode 32 (February 23, 2024): North Carolina’s 2024 Primary Election season is here! Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina looks at five things to know about voting in the primary. WATCH
Episode 31 (January 30, 2024): As 2024 gets underway, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know about the year ahead in North Carolina politics. WATCH
Episode 30 (December 22, 2023): As 2023 comes to a close, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know about this year in North Carolina politics, including fights to defeat gerrymandering and to protect voting rights, as well as a crucial victory for democracy at the U.S. Supreme Court. WATCH
Episode 29 (November 20, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” we give thanks for those who are working to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy for all in North Carolina and holding power accountable to the people. WATCH
Episode 28 (November 12, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Tyler Daye of Common Cause North Carolina takes a closer look at new gerrymandered voting districts recently imposed by the Republican-controlled legislature and how they impact communities across the state. WATCH
Episode 27 (November 5, 2023): The North Carolina legislature has wrapped up most of its work for 2023. And so in this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina takes a look at controversial issues from this year’s legislative session, including harmful anti-voters bills, power grabs and extreme gerrymandering. WATCH
Episode 26 (October 29, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Bob Phillips of Common Cause North Carolina takes a look at the legislature’s extreme gerrymandering and lawmakers’ total failure of transparency on redistricting. WATCH
Episode 25 (October 22, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” our Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina takes a look at the legislature’s failure of transparency on redistricting as new voting maps are unveiled. Plus, new lawsuits are filed against the legislature’s harmful anti-voter bills. And our #UniteNC Town Hall Tour continues across North Carolina as people speak out and hold lawmakers accountable. WATCH
Episode 24 (October 15, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” we look at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including dangerous anti-voter bills imposed by the legislature, power grabs by legislative leaders, the legislature’s total failure of transparency on redistricting, and how people across North Carolina are speaking out and building a movement to hold lawmakers accountable. WATCH
Episode 23 (October 8, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina takes a look at the legislature’s failure of transparency on redistricting, attempts by lawmakers to impose anti-voter bills, power grabs by legislative leaders, and more. WATCH
Episode 22 (October 1, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC takes a closer look at the new round of redistricting – and potentially discriminatory gerrymandering – happening right now in North Carolina, and how people across our state can join the fight for fair voting maps. WATCH
Episode 21 (September 24, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina takes a closer look at the legislature’s failure on transparency in ramming through a state budget, plus what’s coming up with public hearings on redistricting in the week ahead, and a renewed fight to stop gerrymandering. WATCH
Episode 20 (September 17, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC takes a closer look at the dangerous anti-voter proposals in Senate Bill 749 that would impose radical changes to North Carolina’s election boards. WATCH
Episode 19 (September 10, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: protests continue to mount against Senate Bill 749, a harmful bill that could create chaos and gridlock in North Carolina’s elections, threatening to dismantle popular options like early voting; the legislature may soon try to overturn the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 747, yet another anti-voter bill that would create damaging barriers to casting a ballot and especially hurt people who rely on absentee voting by mail; after a months-long delay, leaders of the Republican-controlled NC House and NC Senate may have reached a deal on a new state budget – but will it provide critical election funding?; a new round of redistricting – and potentially extreme gerrymandering – looms on the horizon for North Carolina; our #UniteNC Town Hall Tour rolls on across North Carolina as community members speak out on issues that matter most to them and hold lawmakers accountable to the people. WATCH
Episode 18 (September 3, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: this upcoming week, legislative leaders will likely try to ram through Senate Bill 749, a harmful bill that could create chaos and gridlock in North Carolina’s elections, threatening to dismantle popular options like early voting; the legislature may soon try to overturn the governor’s veto of Senate Bill 747, yet another anti-voter bill that would create damaging barriers to casting a ballot and especially hurt people who rely on absentee voting by mail; NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls is standing up for free speech rights after facing a baseless investigation for discussing the lack of diversity in North Carolina’s courts; legislators may try to use a budget scheme to seize more influence over courts, raising concerns about undermining the independence of North Carolina’s judicial branch; learn how you can speak up and join our movement to hold lawmakers accountable to the people of North Carolina. WATCH
Episode 17 (August 28, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC takes a closer look at Senate Bill 747 and how it would hurt North Carolina voters. WATCH
Episode 16 (August 20, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” we look at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: LGBTQ advocates speak out against legislators imposing restrictions targeting transgender youth; legislators create harmful barriers to voting with Senate Bill 747; healthcare advocates call on legislators to let Medicaid expansion move forward; faith leaders demand that legislators “cease and desist” from attacks on the state’s poor; the #UniteNC Town Hall Tour rolls on across North Carolina. WATCH
Episode 15 (August 13, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: NC House Speaker says “zero” chance of a new state budget this month; the delay on a budget is also delaying Medicaid expansion; casinos are a sticking point in budget talks; anti-voter bills still loom over the legislative session; the #UniteNC Town Hall Tour rolls on across North Carolina. WATCH
Episode 14 (August 6, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: more delays on a new state budget for North Carolina; a corporate-backed special interest group influencing legislation in NC; a new way that North Carolinians can get a free ID for voting; student leaders from HBCUs across NC convene for a Think Tank in Greensboro; the #UniteNC Town Hall Tour rolls on across North Carolina. WATCH
Episode 13 (July 30, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: the ongoing lack of a new state budget for North Carolina; yet another attempted power grab by legislative leaders; county election officials raising alarms about proposed voting changes; the start of local election season for many towns and cities; another stop on the #UniteNC Town Hall Tour. WATCH
Episode 12 (July 23, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including: one of the state’s most powerful politicians saying he won’t seek another term in his leadership post; a bipartisan group of county election officials raising alarms about proposed voting changes; the State Board of Elections approving a number of college student IDs that can be used as voter IDs; the end of candidate filing for this year’s local elections; and a kickoff for the statewide #UniteNC Town Hall Tour. WATCH
Episode 11 (July 16, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at what’s happening in the world of Tar Heel politics, including a delay in a new state budget, how two anti-voter bills would hurt North Carolinians, possible veto override votes by the legislature, a surprise education bill packed with controversial proposals, and yet another round of redistricting on the horizon. WATCH
Episode 10 (July 2, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause North Carolina looks at our landmark victory for democracy in the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Moore v. Harper, and what’s next in the fight to protect voting rights in the Tar Heel State. WATCH
Episode 9 (June 25, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Bob Phillips of Common Cause NC examines two bad bills passed by the NC Senate that would hurt voters. Plus, we look at calls for responsibly funding the state’s elections system and public schools, and ongoing controversy over new abortion restrictions in North Carolina. WATCH
Episode 8 (June 18, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC breaks down the anti-voter provisions in NC Senate Bill 747 and NC Senate Bill 749 and how they would hurt North Carolinians and undermine our freedom to vote. WATCH
Episode 7 (June 11, 2023): In this week’s “5 Things to Know,” Ann Webb of Common Cause NC takes a closer look at the anti-voter provisions in NC Senate Bill 747 and how they would hurt North Carolinians. WATCH
Episode 6 (June 4, 2023): From a new anti-voter bill unveiled by the GOP-controlled NC Senate and a Trump lawyer meeting with Republican state lawmakers, to a “day of outrage” at the legislature, calls to fully fund elections, and an attempt to strip appointment powers from the governor, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know this week in Tar Heel politics. WATCH
Episode 5 (May 26, 2023): From protests over the state budget, to the need for fully funding North Carolina’s election system, and Gov. Cooper declaring a “state of emergency” for public education, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know this week in Tar Heel politics. WATCH
Episode 4 (May 19, 2023): From the legislature overriding Gov. Cooper’s veto of new abortion restrictions, to a power grab tucked away in the Senate’s budget, and a renewed call for ending gerrymandering, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know this week in North Carolina politics. WATCH
Episode 3 (May 12, 2023): From continuing fallout over the legislature’s reckless push for new restrictions on abortion access, to the ongoing state budget question and looming attacks on voting rights, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know this week in North Carolina politics. WATCH
Episode 2 (May 5, 2023): From a series of shameful NC Supreme Court rulings, to a chaotic crossover deadline at the legislature, and a reckless push for new restrictions on abortion access, Ann Webb of Common Cause NC looks at five important things to know about this week in North Carolina politics. WATCH
Episode 1 (April 21, 2023): Ann Webb, Policy Director with Common Cause NC, looks at five important things to know about this week in North Carolina politics. WATCH