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Advocates to read 60,000 voter names Griffin wants to erase Tuesday
In protest of Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin's attempt to invalidate 60,000 votes, a grassroots group led by voting rights advocate Kate Barr will gather in freezing conditions to read out each voter's name.
‘Five-Alarm Fire for Democracy’: NC Supreme Court Case
The NC Supreme Court may invalidate the votes of 60,000 North Carolina voters. Dylan Rhoney from Cardinal &…
Medical Debt to be Excluded from all US Credit Reports
A new federal rule will erase $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from the credit reports of approximately 15…
Candidate for North Carolina Supreme Court Disputes Election Defeat Using Contentious Election Denial Theory
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Republican Jefferson Griffin, who lost a race for the North Carolina Supreme Court, caused controversy by trying to invalidate 60,000 ballots using a widely criticized theory. After a full machine recount and a partial hand recount confirmed Democratic Justice Allison Riggs as the winner of the race, the state Supreme Court prevented…
Duke Energy’s NC Gas Plants Approved Amid Environmental Worries
Duke Energy plans to replace coal-fired power plants with natural gas stations, arguing it's necessary to meet…
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: The Economics of Common Sense
This article reflects on the impact of the Biden administration's policies on clean energy and climate. It…
NC Elections Board & Voting Groups Stop Griffin’s Election Overturn Attempt
Despite multiple recounts confirming Justice Allison Riggs' victory in the North Carolina Supreme Court race, her opponent, Republican nominee Jefferson Griffin, has yet to concede. Griffin has attempted to discard around 60,000 votes, claiming they didn't properly complete their voter registration form.
Duke Energy to Cut Customer Rates by 6.2% from Jan.1
Duke Energy Carolinas announces a 6.2% rate drop from January 1 due to falling fuel prices, saving customers nearly…
Will NC Implement More Abortion Restrictions in 2025?
As the Republicans lose their supermajority in the NC House, the future of further restrictions on reproductive…
Thom Tillis Must Display Bravery, Reject Certain Trump Nominees
A former Army veteran criticizes Sen. Thom Tillis's support for Trump's FBI Director nominee, Kash Patel, calling Patel a promoter of conspiracy theories and urging Tillis to prioritize principles over power.