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It’s time to end gerrymandering for good in NC
Now comes a crucial moment for North Carolina. In 2021, our state’s congressional and legislative districts will be redrawn based on 2020 census data. The new maps are intended to be in place for the next decade. How those lines wind through counties will affect our elections, drive the priorities of our government and impact the people of North Carolina for years to come.
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Nerds and wonks circling the wagons in advance of new round of redistricting
"We're number one in basketball and number one in extreme gerrymandering," said Bob Phillips, the director of Common Cause NC.
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Census Delay Could Impact Redistricting In NC
“We still need to push for greater public input on both the front end and the back end of the redistricting process and certainly a little bit more context of what is happening as these maps are being drawn,” Phillips said.
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Delay this year’s local elections and NC’s 2022 primary, state official says
"The people of North Carolina should not be shortchanged by a rushed redistricting process that undercuts the right of voters to choose their representatives."
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With census data delay, NC legislature should shift 2022 primary election to allow for responsible redistricting process
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Watchdog: Robinson campaign report details ‘disturbing’ omissions, glaring discrepancies
Bob Phillips, executive director of Common Cause North Carolina, said candidates need to give their constituents confidence that contributions are being used appropriately.
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North Carolina’s HBCU students are leaders in building a democracy for all
As we celebrate Black History Month, we recall the rich legacy of brave student activists, of past and present, at North Carolina’s HBCUs who have played a crucial part in the civil rights and Black Lives Matter movements, championing equality and justice for all.
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Bob Phillips: A few New Year’s resolutions for N.C. politics
A new year has arrived, and with it new hopes and resolutions. On the political front, here are some goals for North Carolina as state lawmakers return to Raleigh for the 2021 legislative session.
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North Carolina’s congressional delegation must support the removal of President Trump for inciting an insurrection
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Column: Record turnout in NC shows broad voting access can benefit all parties
The lesson learned by both sides of the aisle should be this: your party can win when voting is made accessible for all North Carolinians. In turn, hopefully the legislature will not return to the ugly attempts at suppression that hurt voters and marred our state’s reputation in the past.
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Race for chief justice shows the flaws in electing judges
North Carolina is one of the few states that chooses all of its judges through partisan elections, which leaves them prone to being perceived as political judges.
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Gerrymandering reform advocates cautiously optimistic, despite GOP keeping control in NC
Phillips, whose group successfully sued last year to force Republican lawmakers to redraw the maps ahead of the 2020 elections, said he hopes to keep talking with GOP leaders about ways they can improve the process and hopefully avoid yet another legal battle next year.