southern coalition for social justice
August 29, 2013 -
The conservative mega-donor, now the state budget director, played important but behind-the-scenes roles in the passage of one of the nation's most restrictive voting laws, from ginning up fear of voter fraud to backing politicians who fought for voting restrictions.
August 23, 2013 -
Since Gov. Pat McCrory (R) signed into law one of the most restrictive voting bills in the nation, three county boards of elections have taken steps to limit college students' ability to vote or run for office. But have Republicans' actions awakened a sleeping giant?
August 14, 2013 -
Mrs. Rosanell Eaton once fought for voting rights under Jim Crow. Now she and other civil rights advocates are fighting for voting rights under North Carolina's Republican government.
July 30, 2013 -
The NAACP is asking the state supreme court to throw out political district lines that it says were improperly shaped by race -- and it's willing to take the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.
July 18, 2013 -
Had the issue of race been allowed in the state trial of George Zimmerman for the killing of Trayvon Martin, the federal government would have a hard time bringing federal charges -- and maybe no case at all.
July 10, 2013 -
A three-judge panel has ruled that North Carolina's GOP-drawn voting districts should stand despite charges of gerrymandering. What does it mean for voters of color -- and for voters in general?
