The takeover is the point — here’s how we hold the line
The President’s election takeover scheme is an old playbook. Advance Carolina shares five ways to stay engaged, informed, and ready to hold the line.
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Advance Carolina responds to Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais
Today’s decision continues a generational project of denying Black political power and fair representation. The right to fair maps and equal votes in our elections is a core American freedom.
Don’t believe the SAVE America Act hype
The SAVE America Act is a fake solution for an imaginary problem with harsh consequences for millions of voters across the country.
Black voters and grassroots organizing help shape N.C. Primary
North Carolina’s primary election shows the power of grassroots organizing and the Black vote in shaping leadership and advancing community priorities.
North Carolina still without a state budget as 2026 begins
As North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh in 2026, the state remains without a finalized budget, making it the last state in the nation operating without one.
Joint statement on Sunday voting elimination
Advance Carolina and North Carolina Black Alliance strongly condemn the North Carolina State Board of Elections’ recent decision to allow counties to eliminate Sunday early voting beginning with the 2025 municipal election.
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.
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.
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.