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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Safiyah Jackson, candidate for the North Carolina House, District 37 in southern Wake County. We had a great chat about her career in early childhood development and how she plans to bring her wide range of educational and professional experiences to the General Assembly to benefit all North Carolinians.

Learn More About Safiyha Jackson: www.teamjacksonfornc.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're bringing back another cut of our interview with Justice Allison Riggs from last winter. Justice Riggs is running to keep her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court, and is this is one of the most important races on the NC ballot in 2024! Please DO NOT forget the judges!!!

Learn More About Justice Riggs:

• Website: https://www.riggsforourcourts.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riggsforourcourts
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggsforourcourts/
• X: https://twitter.com/AllisonJRiggs

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. Steve Luking, candidate for North Carolina Senate District 26. We had a great chat about his experiences in family medicine in rural North Carolina and what we should do next to help all North Carolinians live their best lives.

Learn More About Dr. Luking: www.steveluking4nc.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Jennifer Rubin, President of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina. We had a great chat about democracy and voting in North Carolina, the upcoming general election, and everything you need to know to make voting the best experience possible!

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Representative Lindsey Prather, representing North Carolina House District 115 in Buncombe County. We talked about her time growing up in Wake County, what led her to calling Buncombe County home--including her career in education--and what she plans to keep fighting for in Raleigh.

Learn More About Lindsey Prather:

• Website: https://pratherfornc.com/

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2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got Vice President Kamala Harris's DNC Convention acceptance speech. This is a must listen!

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2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Professor Lindsey Cormack to talk about her upcoming book How to Raise a Citizen (And Why it's Up to You to Do It). As in her book, we talk about how and why parents must help their children to learn about politics and government.

Learn More About Prof. Cormack & Where to Buy Her Book:

• Website: www.lindseycormack.com.
• Amazon: Link here.
• Barnes & Noble: Link here.
• Bookshop: Link here.

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2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Ed Eldred, candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We chat about everything from his early lessons learned clerking for judges at the NC Court of Appeals as a young lawyer to his appellate practice and what he hopes to bring to the bench when elected.

Learn More About Ed Eldred:

• Website: www.eldredforjudge.com

Reminder -- we’ve launched a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:

• Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court;
• Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals;
• Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; and
• Martin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.

Check out the slate and make a contribution today!

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we catch up on some of the major national events impacting democracy over the last two months, and then we've got President Biden's July 25th Oval Office address.

Also, reminder -- we’ve launched a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:

• Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court;
• Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals;
• Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; and
• Martin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.

Check out the slate and make a contribution today!

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2024 NC Judicial Slate: Support Here!

We’re launching a fundraising effort to help pro-democracy, state-wide North Carolina judicial candidates via ActBlue. The slate includes all four state-wide Democratic judicial candidates:

• Justice Allison Riggs, North Carolina Supreme Court;
• Judge Carolyn Thompson, North Carolina Court of Appeals;
• Ed Eldred, North Carolina Court of Appeals; and
• Martin Moore, North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Contribution via this slate are split equally between these four great candidates by default, BUT you can also to give a little extra to your favorite candidate.

Check out the slate and make a contribution today!

Slate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ncjudicial

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Judge Stephanie Reese, who is running to hold on to her seat as a North Carolina Superior Court Judge.

More about Judge Reese:

• Website: reesefornc.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/electstephaniereese
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ReeseforNC

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Liz Morrell, a public school educator and co-founder of Never & Now. We talk about her background, how Never & Now got started, and what they're doing this year to help elect pro-choice candidates and break the supermajority in the N.C. State Senate!

More From Never & Now:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/neverandnownc
• Email: info@neverandnownc.co

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Beth Helfrich, candidate for the North Carolina House District 98 in Mecklenburg County. We talk about her background, being a 3rd generation Davidson native running for office, and what she hopes to see change in Raleigh after she wins!

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• Website: https://www.bethhelfrichnc.com/

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Martin Moore, candidate for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We also kick off with a short recap on two important U.S. Supreme Court decisions from last week and an honest assessment assessment of that debate. In a word: woof.

Learn More About Martin Moore:

• Website: www.martinforjudge.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/Moore4Judge
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/MooreForJudge
• X: twitter.com/MooreForJudge

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by the hosts of The Hometown Holler podcast, Daniel Ayers and Quinn Ray. To say we had fun with this interview would be an understatement. Don't miss it!

Other Resources:Carolina Forward: carolinaforward.org
Hometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.com
New Branchhead Substack:newbranchhead.substack.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Congressman Wiley Nickel to talk about a bill he recently introduced to combat partisan gerrymandering -- the FAIR MAPS Act. While we focused on partisan gerrymandering and the harms it causes to the country and to democracy, we also spent a little time chatting about memories of past campaigns, his days in the state senate, and some of his experiences in Congress so far.

Other Resources:Congressman Wiley Nickel: nickel.house.govCarolina Forward: carolinaforward.org
Hometown Holler: www.thehometownholler.com
New Branchhead Substack:newbranchhead.substack.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got some reflections on the major democracy happenings of the past week and President Biden's remarks on the Trump verdict and the Israeli-Palestinian cease fire negotiations and proposal.

New Branchhead Substack: newbranchhead.substack.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by the Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, Anderson Clayton. Plus updates on the latest from the General Assembly and U.S. Supreme Court.

North Carolina Democratic Party: https://www.ncdp.org/

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Shelane Etchison, an Army combat veteran and independent candidate for North Carolina's 9th Congressional District. We also kick off with the latest on the Voter ID trial and private school vouchers.

Learn More About Judge Thompson:

• Website: https://etchisonforcongress.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShelaneForCongress/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaneforcongress/
• X: https://x.com/ShelaneEtchison
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shelane.etchison

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Judge Carolyn Thompson who is running to hold on to her seat on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. We also kick off with the latest on the Voter ID trial and a tough few weeks for public education in North Carolina.

Learn More About Judge Thompson:

• Website: https://judgecarolynthompson.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JudgeCarolynThompson
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JudgeCarolynThompson

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we're digging back into our archives to share a version of a 2022 interview with progressive fundraising guru Sarah Squire. Sarah and I discuss her experiences involved politically, how that translated into political fundraising, and the importance of a good team. It's just as timely today as it was then!

Organizations:

• Work for Democracy
• Carolina Forward

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Lisa Grafstein of District 13 in Wake County. Plus, we kick off with some updates from around North Carolina and various legal battles across the country.

Learn More About Lisa Grafstein:

• Website: https://lisagrafstein.com/

Democracy Docket: Federal Judge Strikes Down North Carolina Law Criminalizing Felony Voting

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. David Hill, Democratic candidate for District 7 of the North Carolina Senate in New Hanover County. We also kicked off the episode with updates on several of the lawsuits here in North Carolina focusing on gerrymandering and the latest power-grabs by the GOP-led General Assembly.

Learn More About Dr. David Hill:

• Website: www.hillforncsenate.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/hillforncsenate

Democracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/state/north-carolina/

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we welcome back Cynthia Wallace, co-founder and Executive Director of the New Rural Project to talk about the NRP's work in rural communities to increase civic and electoral engagement. We caught up on all their great work over the last several years and what to expect this election cycle!

If you haven't heard the original New Rural Project interview from 2022, check it out here: carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10321554

Learn More About The New Rural Project:

• Website: newruralproject.org
• Facebook: @newruralproject
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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, North Carolina House Deputy Democratic Leader and Representative from District 57 in Guilford County. We discussed the usual stuff like her earliest memories of politics and background, as well as what me might expect out of this year’s short session at the General Assembly and an overview of the State House races to watch this year.

Learn More About Ashton Wheeler Clemmons:

• Website: www.clemmonsfornc.org
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058033090479
• X: twitter.com/Clemmons4NC

Dave's Redistricting: 2024 NC House Map

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Chuck Hubbard, Democratic candidate for the North Carolina 5th Congressional District seeking to defeat Virginia Foxx. We also kicked off the episode with updates on several of the lawsuits here in North Carolina focusing on gerrymandering and the latest power-grabs by the GOP-led General Assembly.

Learn More About Chuck Hubbard:

• Website: https://hubbardforcongress.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChuckHubbardNC
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckHubbardNC
• X: https://twitter.com/ChuckHubbardNC

Democracy Docket: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/state/north-carolina/

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Dr. Sarah Taber, candidate for N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture. We had a wide-ranging chat about her background, education, work in the agriculture industry, North Carolina’s agricultural prospects and how we can get even more out of our farms for everyone’s benefit, and so much more. We also kicked off the episode with some highlights of recent polling for the 2024 election.

Learn More About Sarah Taber:

• Website: https://taberfornc.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahtabernc
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahtabernc/
• X: https://twitter.com/SarahTaber_bww

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we're joined by Alexander H. Jones, columnist and policy analyst for Carolina Forward to talk about the MAGA threats to freedom and ponder how long NC will keep tilting red. Plus, we kick off with updates on the many legal issues facing our two major party nominees for President (ok, mostly DJT).

Resources:

• Freedom itself is at risk in North Carolina
• NC keeps tilting red, but for how much longer?
• Carolina Forward

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we review the primary election results in North Carolina, President Biden's performance in his State of the Union Address, and then we've got a pared down version of that address for anyone who missed it.

Full State of the Union Address:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/nq9vmRd67lc?si=Wt8PYvuSgYOknL1N&t=1570

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Gino Nuzzolillo of Common Cause North Carolina to discuss the issues that are top of mind for North Carolina voters rights now, the North Carolina Supreme Court’s assault on democracy and civil rights, gerrymandering, public education, and more. Don't miss it!

Voting Site Link:

• Election Day Voting Sites: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/

Learn More Common Cause North Carolina:

• Website: https://www.commoncause.org/north-carolina/
• Action Team: https://ccnc.me/actionteam

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Justice Allison Riggs who is running for re-election to her seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court. We also kick off with a short primer on North Carolina state courts for those who may not be familiar with the various levels of our courts and what they do.

Voting Site Links:

• Early Voting Sites:https://vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/
• Election Day Voting Sites: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup/

Learn More About Justice Riggs:

• Website: https://www.riggsforourcourts.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riggsforourcourts
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggsforourcourts/
• X: https://twitter.com/AllisonJRiggs

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Wesley Harris, a three-term state representative from Mecklenburg County and candidate for North Carolina Treasurer. Plus, updates on expanded Medicaid enrollment and thoughts on the upcoming trials of the former president.

Find Voting Sites: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/EVSite/
Learn More About Wesley Harris:

• Website: harrisfornc.com
• Facebook: @WesleyHarrisNC
• Instagram: @WesleyHarris_NC
• X: @WesleyHarrisNC

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Blair Reeves, founder and executive director of Carolina Forward, a non-profit progressive policy organization that advocates for a stronger North Carolina that works for everyone. We discuss the 2024 Carolina Forward slate and what to expect this year.

Learn More About Carolina Forward:

• Website: carolinaforward.org
• Facebook: @NCForward
• Instagram: @carolina.foward
• Twitter: @FowardCarolina

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Natasha Marcus, three-term state senator and candidate for North Carolina Commissioner of Insurance. Plus, we have a new gerrymandering lawsuit and campaign fundraising reports are in for the second half of 2023.
Learn More About Natasha Marcus:

• Website: natashamarcus.com
• Facebook: @NatashaMarcusNC
• Instagram: @natashamarcusfornc
• X: @natashamarcusnc

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Tanneshia Dukes, candidate for North Carolina House District 59. Plus, some recent highs and lows from political news in North Carolina and the latest from one of the gerrymandering cases making its way through the courts.
Learn More About Tanneshia Dukes:

• Website: www.dukes4nc.com
• Facebook: @dukes4nc
• Instagram: @dukes4nc
• X: @Dukes4NC

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we’re sharing a Carolina Forward event from 2023 featuring Tom Bonier for more analysis of the 2022 election.

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• www.carolinaforward.org
• www.thehometownholler.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we’re joined by Chaz Beasley, former North Carolina State House Rep. and 2020 candidate for lieutenant governor, for an analysis of the 2022 election.

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Amanda Cook, candidate for High Point City Council. We talk about her stellar 2022 race for Guilford County School Board and the lessons she learned from race she's using now in her 2023 race for High Point City Council. Plus, a quick recap of the latest shenanigans from Raleigh.
Learn More About Amanda Cook:

• Website: voteamandacook.com
• Facebook: @VoteAmandaCook
• Instagram: @voteamandacook

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Mary Wills Bode to discuss everything from her successful 2022 campaign and lessons learned to the atrocious attacks on liberty and personal autonomy happening in Raleigh right now!
Learn More About Mary Wills Bode:

• Website: www.bode4senate.com
• Facebook: @Bode4Senate
• Instagram: @Bode4Senate
• Twitter: @Bode4Senate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we're joined by State Senator Michael Garrett of Guilford County to discuss why voters should trust and support Democrats at the polls, the renewed culture wars in Raleigh, and the State Supreme Court’s open assault on democracy. Plus, a few other updates since our last episode.

Resources:

• AP News, "N. Carolina Justices Hand GOP Big Wins With Election Rulings"
• N.Y. Times, "North Carolina Gerrymander Ruling Reflects Politicization of Judiciary Nationally"
• Politico, "North Carolina Supreme Court Clears Way for Partisan Gerrymandering"
• Cardinal & Pine, "NC Supreme Court OKs Partisan Gerrymandering and Voter ID Laws"

Court Opinions:

• Gerrymandering
• Photo ID
• Voter Disenfranchisement

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we're joined by Blair Reeves to chat about the latest news out of Raleigh, plus my thoughts on Tricia Cotham's party switch and the indefensible Texas court ruling on mifepristone. Oh, and evidently the NCGOP wants to ban forced microchip implantation in employees. Again, sometimes you just can't make this stuff up!

Resources:

• Adam Unikowsky, "Mifepristone and the rule of law, part II"
• Pod Save America: "Clarence Thomas’ Sügar Daddy"
• Slate's Political Gabfest: "The 'That Shoddy Abortion Pill Ruling' Edition"
• Carolina Forward: website

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we're joined by Alex Jones, columnist, policy analyst for Carolina Forward, and blogger at PoliticsNC. Plus some messaging thoughts on President Trump's indictment and updates on the latest political news in North Carolina, including a bill to ban participation trophies in youth sports. Sometimes you just can't make this stuff up!

Resources:

• PoliticsNC: website
• Carolina Forward: website
• The Carolina Journal: "Pistol Permits and Jim Crow?"
• Mac McCorkle and Rachel Salzberg, "The Democrats’ Countrypolitan Problem in North Carolina: Progressive Challenge and Opportunity"
• Slate's Political Gabfest

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Today's special episode features highlights from a judicial forum hosted by Carolina Forward earlier this year with Justices Sam Ervin IV and Anita Earls. They talk about the makeup and function of the NC state courts, the increased politicization of the courts, the increase in partisanship around the Courts, and the importance of the rule of law and precedent in a healthy democracy.

Resources:

• Carolina Forward: website
• Summary of oral arguments in Harper v. Moore (gerrymandering case)
• Summary of oral arguments in Holmes v. Moore (voter ID case)
• Politico article on NC Supreme Court Oral Arguments

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. We’re joined again today by Chaz Beasley, former North Carolina State House Rep. and 2020 candidate for lieutenant governor, for an analysis of the 2022 election. This is part 2 of the conversation, focused on persuasion. The first part of the conversation focused on turnout, so make sure to check out that episode if you missed it: 2022 Lookback: New Trends?

Resources:

• Harper v. Moore: rehearing order and dissent (gerrymandering case)
• Holmes v. Moore: rehearing order and dissent (voter ID case)

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we’re joined by Chaz Beasley, former North Carolina State House Rep. and 2020 candidate for lieutenant governor, for an analysis of the 2022 election. This is part 1 of the conversation, focused on turnout, and part 2 will focus on persuasion.

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today we briefly recap where we’ve been and where we’re going. Our first "season" in 2022 was a great success, and we're looking forward to kicking it off again in 2023 very soon!

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Welcome to the final episode of Carolina Democracy for the 2022 election cycle. Today, we recap some of the results of the 2022 elections nationally and across North Carolina.

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're keeping it simple. Go vote, take a friend, volunteer, do something. Plus, inspirational excerpts from President Barack Obama's recent campaign rally speech in Wisconsin.

President Obama's full remarks: Watch Here Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:

• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Billy Ball and Dylan Rhoney to talk about Cardinal & Pine, a North Carolina news outlet created in 2020 that believes at its core in facts first and strives to put local voices and faces at the center of their stories. Plus, updates on the 2022 elections!
Check out Cardinal & Pine:

• Website: https://cardinalpine.com
• Cardinal & Pine: Voting Hub
• "NC’s Leandro Kids Have Had Time to Grow Up"
• "We Don’t Wear Different Colored Robes"
• "6 Times Republicans Suggested—or Outright Said—they Want to Cut Social Security and Medicare"
• "14 Hiking Trails to Conquer This Fall in North Carolina"

Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:

• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we've got a special bonus episode featuring President Biden's prime-time address in front of Independence Hall on September 1st in Philadelphia.
Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:

• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Kyle Villemain, founder and editor at The Assembly, a relatively new statewide, digital magazine focused on deep, longform reporting about ideas, institutions, and people in North Carolina.
Check out The Assembly:

• Website: www.theassemblync.com
• Intro Article: "A Harebrained Idea"
• "The Forgotten Lessons of the Hamlet Fire"
• "Schism in the Body"
• "Tim Moore’s Heavy Hand"

Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:

• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’ve got a special "mashup" episode featuring Justice Sam J. Ervin IV and Judge Lucy Inman, both candidates for the North Carolina Supreme Court. We've taken excerpts from their full interviews and merged them into a candidate forum style episode so you can share a single episode with all your friends to spread the messages of these great candidates for North Carolina's highest court.
Learn More About the Candidates:

• Justice Sam J. Ervin IV: www.ervinforjustice.org
• Judge Lucy Inman: www.lucyinmanforjustice.com

Ways to Get Involved & Support Candidates:

• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate
• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Blair Reeves, Executive Director of Carolina Forward, to talk about the electoral landscape as we head into the home stretch of this election cycle and to get a quick update on the Carolina Forward candidate slates. We also recap what's on the ballot this November.
Links for Today's Episode:

• Carolina Forward: Website
  • Legislative Slate
  • Justice Slate
• The Assembly, "The Most Important Election You Know Nothing About"
• The Assembly, "The New Judge in Town"

Other Ways to Support:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Cheminne Taylor-Smith, a Guilford County activist and volunteer extraordinaire who serves as the local Team Lead for Swing Left. We talked about a wide range of ways to get involved in local elections, from volunteering as a poll observer to canvassing and phone banking. We also talked a little about the trends she’s seen over the last several years in demographics, voting patterns, and progressive enthusiasm on the ground.
Learn More Ways to Get Involved:

• Mobilize: www.mobilize.us
• Swing Left Guilford: https://swingleft.org/group/swing-left-nc-13-gso
• Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/
• Guilford County Democratic Party: https://www.guilforddems.org/

Other Ways to Support:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Carolina Forward: Legislative Slate
• Carolina Forward: Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Justice Sam J. Ervin IV of the North Carolina Supreme Court, running for re-election to his seat. Plus, a few thoughts on partisan judicial elections and some other recent political updates from our North Carolina.
Learn More About Justice Sam J. Ervin IV:

• Website: www.ervinforjustice.org

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent State Legislature Theory: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we dive into Lt. Governor Mark Robinson’s CPAC speech from early August, then shift to a mash up of excerpts from several of our past guests on a topic that is front center in everyone’s mind right now – abortion. Plus, thoughts on other political issues from the past week.
Learn More About Candidates from Today's Episode:

• Mary Wills Bode: www.bode4senate.com
• Sydney Batch: www.sydneybatch.com
• Maria Morgan: www.marciamorganforncsenate.com
• Amy Block DeLoach: www.amyblockdeloach.com
• Diamond Staton-Williams: www.teamdiamondnc.com

Other Resources:

• PoliticsNC: Deep State Lindsey Graham?
• Mark Robinson at CPAC: Full Speech
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent State Legislature Theory: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Amy Block DeLoach running for North Carolina House District 20. Plus, a few thoughts on partisan judicial elections and the latest round of Leandro hearings.
Learn More About Amy Block DeLoach:

• Website: www.amyblockdeloach.com

Other Resources:

• Education NC: Leandro Litigation
• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent State Legislature Theory: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by three candidates from Alamance for a candidate forum style event: Anthony Pierce running for Alamance County Commissioner, Ron Osborne running for State House District 64, and Sean Ewing running for State Senate District 25. We hit the economy, gun violence, the right to an abortion, and public education, and of course, their earliest memories of politics. Plus, a few thoughts on President Biden's recent pro-democracy speech and updates from around North Carolina.
Learn More About the Candidates:

• Anthony Pierce: https://www.voteanthonypierce.com/
• Ron Osborne: https://www.ronfor64.org/
• Sean Ewing: https://ewingfornc.com/

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Frank McNeill to discuss his campaign for North Carolina Senate District 21, plus we discuss political updates from around North Carolina.
Learn More About Frank McNeill:

• Website: mcneillfornc.com
• Facebook:@votefrankmcneill
• Twitter: @Frank4NC

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Diamond Staton-Williams to discuss her campaign for North Carolina House District 73, plus we discuss two important North Carolina court decisions from last week on abortion and constitutional amendments.
Learn More About Diamond Staton-Williams:

• Website: www.teamdiamondnc.com
• Facebook: @DiamondForNC
• Instagram: @diamondfornc
• Twitter: @DiamondForNC

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Mary Wills Bode to discuss her campaign for North Carolina Senate District 19, plus thoughts on campaign messages of Democrats Deliver! and the American Freedom Agenda!
Learn More About Mary Wills Bode:

• Website: www.bode4senate.com
• Facebook: @Bode4Senate
• Instagram: @Bode4Senate
• Twitter: @Bode4Senate

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page
• American Freedom Agenda: DemCast USA

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Marcia Morgan of New Hanover County to discuss her campaign for North Carolina Senate District 7. We've also got some great topics to talk about this week -- certified results from the July elections, progress from the U.S. Senate on major initiatives and 2020 campaign promises, a win for the international fight against terrorism, and some thoughts on disinformation and ways we can push back as election season heats up.
Learn More About Marcia Morgan:

• Website: marciamorganforncsenate.com
• Facebook: @electmarciamorgan
• Instagram: @electmarciamorgan
• Twitter: @ElectMMorgan

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Christy Clark of Mecklenburg County to discuss her campaign for North Carolina House District 98. Plus, we review some testimony from a recent U.S. House committee hearing on the Independent State Legislature theory.

Learn More About Brandon Gray:

• Website: christyclarknc.com
• Facebook: @christyclarknc
• Twitter: @ChristyClarkNC

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Brandon Gray of Guilford County to discuss his campaign for North Carolina House District 62. We also review some of the latest political news from around North Carolina and briefly discuss last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing.
January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Day 8: Video, Transcript

Learn More About Brandon Gray:

• Website: brandongraync.com
• Facebook: @BrandonGrayNC
• Instagram: @BrandonGrayNC
• Twitter: @brandongraync

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by State Senator Sydney Batch of Wake County to discuss her time in the General Assembly and campaign for re-election. But first, we cover several important reminders, review some of the latest political news from around North Carolina, and briefly discuss last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing.
January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Day 7: Video, Transcript

Learn More About Sydney Batch:

• Website: sydneybatch.com
• Facebook: @friendsforbatch
• Instagram: @friendsforbatch
• Twitter: @friendsforbatch

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• Independent Legislature Doctrine: Democracy Docket Resource Page

Carolina Forward:

• Justice for All Event, July 23, 2022
• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by State Representative Ricky Hurtado to talk about recent legislation from the General Assembly and what's on the ballot this November. Plus, still more U.S. Supreme Court decisions that should alarm us all.
Learn More About Representative Ricky Hurtado:

• Website: rickyhurtado.org
• Facebook: @rickyhurtadonc
• Instagram: @rickyhurtadonc
• Twitter: @rickyhurtadonc

Other Resources:

• The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• The New Rural Project: newruralproject.org
• Democracy Docket: democracydocket.com
• More on Independent State Legislature Theory

Carolina Forward:

• Justice for All Event, July 23, 2022
• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we have a few important reminders -- July 26th elections, our new YouTube Channel, and Carolina Forward's Justice for All event -- then we review some of the explosive testimony from last week's Jan. 6th Committee Hearing. Then, we turn back to our interview with Dr. Aimy Steele of the New North Carolina Project as we reflect on what we can do to make a difference in the fight for democracy right now!

YouTube Channel: New North Carolina Project Interview January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Day 6: Video, Transcript

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Learn More About the New North Carolina Project:

• Website: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• Facebook: @newncproject
• Instagram: @newncproject
• Twitter: @newncproject

Learn More About The New Rural Project:

• Website: newruralproject.org
• Facebook: @newruralproject
• Instagram: @newruralproject
• Twitter: @newruralproject

Carolina Forward:

• Justice for All Event, July 23, 2022
• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we dive into the two most recent hearings of the House Select Committee on January 6th, and we discuss some of the incredibly consequential U.S. Supreme Court cases which dropped last week.

January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Day 4: Video, Transcript
• Day 5: Video, Transcript

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Anna Nunn, a seasoned Democratic staffer who's managed numerous successful state and federal legislative races and currently works for the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus. Plus, highlights from the January 6th Committee Hearings of the past week.

Learn More About the NC Senate Democratic Caucus:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter

January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Day 2: Video, Transcript
• Day 3: Video, Transcript

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by State Senator Michael Garrett to discuss the recent surprises out of the NC Senate -- Medicaid Expansion, Medical Marijuana, and "HB2, Classroom Edition" -- and his reflections on his first two terms in the state senate. Plus, highlights from the January 6th Committee Hearing last week.

Learn More About Senator Michael Garrett:

• Website: garrettfornc.com
• Facebook: @michaelgarrettnc
• Instagram: @michaelgarrettnc
• Twitter: @michaelkgarrett

January 6th Hearing Resources:

• Video
• Transcript

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Judge Lucy Inman who is running to replacing retiring State Supreme Court Justice Robin Hudson on the North Carolina Supreme Court. We talked about her first career in journalism, her decision to enter the legal profession and later serve on the bench, and why she's running for our state's highest court. Plus, of course we catch up on the latest political news in North Carolina!

Learn More About Judge Lucy Inman:

• Website: www.lucyinmanforjustice.com
• Facebook: @judgelucyinman
• Instagram: @judgelucyinman
• Twitter: @judgelucyinman

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today I’m joined by progressive fundraising guru Sarah Squire to discuss her experiences and lessoned learned as a volunteer fundraiser for former senate candidate Terri LeGrand, Work for Democracy, and the New North Carolina Project. Plus, some reflections on common-sense gun safety measures and other news of the last week.

Organizations:

• The New North Carolina Project
• The New Rural Project

Learn More:

• NPR Planet Money Podcast: The NRA's Secret Tapes
• NPR Investigations: A secret tape made after Columbine shows the NRA's evolution on school shootings
• Pew Research Center: Key facts about Americans and guns

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today I’m joined by columnist, blogger, and policy analyst Alex Jones to discuss the rise and fraudulence of right-wing populism, as well as the disconnect between what North Carolina voters want and who they vote for. We also recap some highlights from the primary election results.

PoliticsNC:

• Website: PoliticsNC.com
• Meredith Poll is a Glimmer of Good News in the Democrats' Winter
• Conservative Populism if Fraud
• High Republican Turnout Isn't Going Away Just Because Trump's Off the Ballot
• The Roots of the Trump Cult

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by David Lamando for another behind the scenes look at campaigning and our 2020 state senate race. I also highlight some of the races to watch for the primary elections on Tuesday across North Carolina!

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

Guilford For All: Website

Campaign Staff Interviews:

• Kyle Newman & Kelvin Stallings
• Virginia Reed

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Bonus episode -- selected highlights from past U.S. Congressional candidate guests currently on primary ballots around North Carolina!

Valerie Foushee:

• Episode: The People Determine the Issues
• Website: valeriefoushee.com

Wiley Nickel:

• Episode: Fighting for Democracy at Home & Abroad
• Website: wileynickelforcongress.com

Crystal Cavalier:

• Episode: Representing the Underrepresented & Unrepresented
• Website: crystalcavaliercongress.com

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

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Bonus episode -- selected highlights from past local and state candidate guests currently on primary ballots around North Carolina!

Aminah Ghaffar:

• Episode: www.carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10488961
• Website: www.aminahghaffar.com

Tracy Furman:

• Episode: www.carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10194324
• Website: electtracyfurman.com

Dr. Kimberly Hardy:

• Episode: www.carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10533386
• Website: www.kimberlyhardyfornc.com

Tammi Thurm:

• Episode: www.carolinademocracy.com/1844103/9975446
• Website: votethurm.com

Eddie Aday:

• Episode: www.carolinademocracy.com/1844103/10056270
• Website: adayfornc.com

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Hardy, candidate for District 43 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. We talk about her passion for serving others, from her experiences as a social worker to what she hopes to achieve in the N.C. House. We also catch up on the latest political news in North Carolina!

Learn More About Dr. Kimberly Hardy:

• Website: www.kimberlyhardyfornc.com
• Facebook: @KimberlyHardyForNC
• Instagram: @kimberlyhardync
• Twitter: @KimberlyHardyNC

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here
• Preregistering to Vote: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Aminah Ghaffar, candidate for District 47 of the North Carolina House of Representatives. We talk about her experiences growing up in Pembroke, her advocacy work on a broad range of issues, and how she plans to build on those experiences in the N.C. House. We also catch up on the latest political news in North Carolina!

Learn More About Aminah Ghaffar:

• Website: www.aminahghaffar.com
• Facebook: @AminahGhaffarforNCHouse47
• Instagram:@aminah4nc
• TikTok: @mimi4nchouse47
• Twitter: @Aminah4NC

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here
• Preregistering to Vote: Click Here

Carolina Forward:

• Legislative Slate
• Justice Slate

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we’re joined by Dr. Aimy Steele, founder and Executive Director of the New North Carolina Project. We talk about her past experiences as an educator and candidate and how those experiences led to the New North Carolina Project's work to expand the electorate and engage North Carolina voters.

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here
• Preregistering to Vote: Click Here

Learn More About the New North Carolina Project:

• Website: newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• Facebook: @newncproject
• Instagram:@newncproject
• Twitter: @newncproject

Carolina Forward:

• Zoom Event, April 20, 2022, 8PM: Register Here

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, I'm joined by State Senator Valerie Foushee to talk about her campaign for North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District. We also discuss Judge Jackson's confirmation hearing, the GOP leadership's reaction to Madison Cawthorn's latest controversy, and important deadlines for the upcoming primary elections.

North Carolina State Board of Elections:

• Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here
• Preregistering to Vote: Click Here

Learn More About Valerie Foushee:

• Website: valeriefoushee.com
• Facebook: @FousheeforNC
• Instagram: @fousheefornc
• Twitter: @FousheeforNC

Organizations to Help Register and Turnout Voters:

• newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• newruralproject.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, I'm joined by Crystal Cavalier to talk about her campaign for North Carolina's Fourth Congressional District, and I discuss the recent court ruling striking down portions of North Carolina's felon disenfranchisement law and a new tool at Carolina Forward to see how the Leandro Plan would impact your local schools.

North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Learn More About Crystal Cavalier:

• Website: crystalcavaliercongress.com
• Facebook: @CrystalCavalierCongress
• Instagram: @Crystal4Congress
• Twitter: @CrystalforNC

Organization to Help Register and Turnout Voters:

• newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• newruralproject.org

Articles:

• North Carolina Felony Disenfranchisement Law
• Court Strikes Down North Carolina’s Felony Disenfranchisement Law
• Felon Voting Ban is Racially Motivated and Unconstitutional, NC Judges Rule
• The Leandro Case Explained: What to Know About NC’s Historic School Funding Dispute

Carolina Forward: What would the Leandro Plan mean for you?

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, I'm joined by Cynthia Wallace and Helen Probst Mills of the New Rural Project to talk about its work in rural communities to increase civic and electoral engagement, and I discuss two recent polls on how North Carolina voters feel about the Supreme Court's ruling on gerrymandering, and what they think the General Assembly should be focused on most.

Learn More About The New Rural Project:

• Website: newruralproject.org
• Facebook: @newruralproject
• Instagram: @newruralproject
• Twitter: @newruralproject

North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

More on the Polls:

• Poll: Voters Support the Court
• Poll: The Legislature Gets a Failing Grade

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we have another double header. First, I'm joined by Carolina Forward Executive Director Blair Reeves to discuss their recently unveiled 2022 Legislative and Judicial Slates of candidates. Then I'm joined by Derek Mobley, candidate for District Three of the Guilford County Board of Commissioners.

Learn More About Derek Mobley:

• Website: electmobley.com
• Facebook: @mobleycampaign
• Instagram: @mobleygso
• YouTube: Elect Derek Mobley

North Carolina Absentee Ballot Portal: Click Here

Carolina Forward Action:

• Website: Carolina Forward Action & Carolina Forward Action - Justice
• 2022 Slate: Donate Here
• Justice Slate: Donate Here

Carolina Forward: carolinaforward.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today I’m joined by State Senator Wiley Nickel to discuss his campaign for the 13th Congressional District, and I also talk to columnist and Carolina Forward policy analyst Alex Jones to discuss President Biden's leadership and unique qualifications in the fight against autocracy abroad.

Learn More About Wiley Nickel:

• Website: wileynickelforcongress.com
• Facebook: @WileyNickelNC
• Instagram: @wileynickelnc
• Twitter: @wileynickel

PoliticsNC:

• Website: PoliticsNC.com
• Article: Ukraine and the Return of American Values
• Article: Biden Gave the Speech He Needed to Turn His Presidency Around

Carolina Forward:

• Website: carolinaforward.org

Other Critical State-wide 2022 NC Races:

• Cheri Beasley (U.S. Senate): cheribeasley.com
• Justice Sam Ervin IV (N.C. Supreme Court): ervinforjustice.org
• Judge Lucy Inman (N.C. Supreme Court): lucyinmanforjustice.com

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we discuss President Biden's historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court and how North Carolina legislative elections are shaping up now that candidate filing has closed. Then, I’m joined by Tracy Furman, a former small business owner,  Executive Director of Triad First Local, and at-large candidate for the Greensboro City Council.

Learn More About Tracy Furman:

• Website: electtracyfurman.com
• Facebook: @electtracyfurman
• Instagram: @electtracyfurman
• Twitter: @tracyfurmangso

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Welcome to Carolina Democracy. Today we talk about the latest updates for gerrymandering and elections in North Carolina and briefly discuss why the war in Ukraine matters so much for democracy, then I’m joined for another fun walk down memory lane with Virginia Reed who served as my campaign manager for the first half of 2020.

Carolina Forward:

• Article: The New Maps: An Improvement. Still bad.
• Website: carolinaforward.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we discuss the North Carolina Supreme Court’s full opinion on the partisan gerrymandering case and the General Assembly’s new legislative maps in response to the Court’s order, and then I’m joined by Mebane City Councilman Sean Ewing who is running to represent Alamance and Randolph Counties in District 25 of the North Carolina State Senate.

Learn More About Sean Ewing:

• Website: ewingfornc.com
• Facebook: @VoteForEwing
• Instagram: @ewingfornc
• Twitter: @ewingfornc

Carolina Forward:

• Article: The New Maps: An Improvement. Still bad.
• Website: carolinaforward.org

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we discuss the latest news on the GOP calling a violent insurrection “legitimate political discourse,” we review a racial gerrymandering case from Alabama and its potential long-term impacts, and then I’m joined by Eddie Aday, Democratic candidate for North Carolina House District 59 in eastern Guilford County.

Learn More About Eddie Aday:

• Website: adayfornc.com
• Facebook: @adayfornc
• Instagram: @adayfornc
• Twitter: @adayfornc

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today we cover the great news from Raleigh on the gerrymandering case, briefly highlight the GOP’s latest assault on democracy, and then talk with Blair Reeves, founder and executive director of Carolina Forward, a non-profit progressive policy organization that advocates for a stronger North Carolina that works for everyone.

Learn More About Carolina Forward:

• Website: carolinaforward.org
• Facebook: @NCForward
• Instagram: @carolina.foward
• Twitter: @FowardCarolina

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy.  Today I share some thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court news, I give a quick update on the latest in NC elections and gerrymandering, and then I speak with Greensboro City Councilwoman Tammi Thurm about her time on Council, the challenges the Council has faced with the pandemic, and the things she still hopes to accomplish in the months and years to come.

Learn More About Councilwoman Tammi Thurm:

• Website: votethurm.com
• Facebook: @Thurm2022
• Instagram: @votethurm
• Twitter: @VoteThurm

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Welcome back to Carolina Democracy. Today I catch up with State Senator and Democratic Whip Jay Chaudhuri to discuss Senate Democrats' work to support Governor Cooper, major wins in the latest state budget, the future of Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina, the 2022 political landscape, and of course . . . gerrymandering. I also discuss some of the organizations here in North Carolina doing great work in the fight for democracy. Use the links below to learn more and support their work.

Don't forget to show Senator Chaudhuri some love by visiting jayfornc.com to donate, volunteer, and learn more about his work for North Carolina.

Other organizations you should check out:

• Carolina Forward:  carolinaforward.org
• New North Carolina Project:  newnorthcarolinaproject.org
• New Rural Project:  newruralproject.org

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Welcome to our very first episode of Carolina Democracy. In this episode, I share my vision for this podcast, we briefly cover the recent gerrymandering case making its way through the North Carolina courts, then I’m joined by Kyle Newman and Kelvin Stallings who ran my 2018 race for the State Senate.

Links:
newnorthcarolinaproject.org
newruralproject.org

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Welcome to Carolina Democracy, a podcast dedicated to promoting democracy right here in North Carolina! Join us weekly as we review the latest news and events impacting democracy as well as interview candidates, local officials, community organizers, and anyone else fighting to promote democracy. Subscribe today to make sure you don't miss any episode, starting with our first episode on January 17th!

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