State courts are often the final deciders on crucial issues that impact our everyday lives, such as voting rights, fair elections, public education, and civil liberties. Therefore, Fair Courts NC is demanding three simple, common-sense reforms to curb partisanship in our courts: Do not force state judges to be partisan. Allow judges to run for… Continue reading Fair Courts NC
Author: Melissa Price Kromm
SLATE: State Judge Elections Are About to Become Decisive for Abortion Rights By Melissa Price Kromm
Check out our article in Slate about why America’s state courts have never been more important and why they’ve also never been more at risk. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/07/state-judge-elections-2022-abortion-rights.html
WRAL: NC needs Safeguard Fair Elections Act By Melissa Price Kromm
Check our new op-ed in WRAL on why North Carolina needs new legislation to safeguard our elections from election subversion and voter intimidation. https://www.wral.com/melissa-price-kromm-nc-needs-safeguarding-fair-elections-act/20343569/
North Carolina For the People Project
Check out our new project the North Carolina For the People, a pro-democracy agenda to educate the public on how to build a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and everyone’s voice is heard. We deserve to have a say in decisions that affect our lives, and to be… Continue reading North Carolina For the People Project
NCVCE Op-ed in News & Observer
NC should act now to avoid voting problems seen elsewhere during the pandemic
House Bill 1169 Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the North Carolina House passed emergency election legislation which the North Carolina Senate this week. House Bill 1169 takes important steps to protect the safety and security of voting for voter and election workers. COVID-19 illustrates the need for voters to have a number of safe options to cast a vote.… Continue reading House Bill 1169 Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020
Protect Our Vote NC, Defending Democracy During COVID19 Virtual Town Hall Video
North Carolinians joined together at the #ProtectOurVote virtual town hall yesterday to reaffirm our right to not have to choose between our health & our vote. If you weren’t able to join us, you can watch the full recap here! https://fb.watch/2nDNdqJFv2/
Protect Our Vote NC, Defending Democracy During COVID19 Virtual Town Hall
Join us Monday, April 27th, 2020 at 7pm for a virtual town hall. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting virtually every aspect of our lives – including our ability to participate in our democracy. We’ve already seen the chaos that ensued in Wisconsin when officials failed to provide safe and accessible options for voters to cast… Continue reading Protect Our Vote NC, Defending Democracy During COVID19 Virtual Town Hall
The Hill: We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’
North Carolina Voters for Clean Election’s Director, Melissa Price Kromm, pens an op-ed in The Hill on why we need the Senate to pass HR1, The For the People Act. Published on March 13, 2020. We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’ By Melissa Price Kromm The U.S. Senate should be a… Continue reading The Hill: We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’
North Carolina Pro-Democracy, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Suppression Effort
Our coalition’s work to create a North Carolina Pro-Democracy Agenda has been highlighted in Facing South and Truthout. To learn more, check out NCVCE’s backgrounder to building a pro-democracy, anti-corruption, anti-suppression agenda.