Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill a big, ugly lie for OUR communities
The Big ‘Beautiful’ Bill is framed as progress, but for Black communities it’s a step back—fueling oppression, displacement and exclusion.
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Tracking the vetoes: What passed, what didn’t, and what’s next
The proposed N.C. House and Senate budgets threaten to cut the HUB Office, a key driver of equity and access for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
Sustain the Veto: Fighting back against harmful N.C. legislation
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed these dangerous bills. But that’s not the end—we must act now to sustain those vetoes and prevent these harmful policies from becoming law.
N.C. budget watch: What’s at stake for OUR communities
The proposed N.C. House and Senate budgets threaten to cut the HUB Office, a key driver of equity and access for small, minority-, and women-owned businesses.
N.C. Bills that survived crossover
Last week marked a major milestone at the N.C. General Assembly—Crossover Day, the legislative deadline by which most bills must pass from one chamber to the other to remain viable this session.
Everyday citizens take the lead at BBPN Advocacy Day
At the North Carolina Black and Brown Policy Network’s (BBPN) annual Advocacy Day in April, one clear message rang out: average citizens are often just as — if not more — informed than their elected officials.
HB 171: A Direct Attack on Equity and Opportunity
HB 171 threatens justice, fairness, and opportunity by dismantling DEI protections. This bill directly conflicts with existing protections designed to ensure that all individuals have access to the resources and opportunities.
SB 58 and HB72 threaten democracy and voting rights in North Carolina
Policymakers in North Carolina have proposed new legislation that may significantly impact democracy, voting rights, and legal oversight in the state.
Advancing North Carolina requires advancing organizing in North Carolina
Deep dives in history, voting rights and representation, plus an evaluation of today’s economy and education system, dot Advance Carolina’s 2025 agenda.
New executive orders and their impact on climate and the environment
The new administration’s executive orders carry profound climate and environmental policy implications, including the Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal and the “Unleashing American Energy” executive order.