State lawmakers to further erode NC’s democracy with plan to end judicial primaries
Author: Melissa Price Kromm
Protecting Judicial Independence Town Hall
Event: “Protecting Judicial Independence: Why it matters” is co-hosted by the LWV-CM and the North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections. Panelists: Former Mayor Richard Vinroot, Former NC Superior Court Judge Lane Williamson and local social justice and civil right attorney Tim Emry Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 Event will start @ 630pm sharp. We have… Continue reading Protecting Judicial Independence Town Hall
Progress NC Statement on House Bill 717
“This judicial gerrymandering is just the latest attack in the state legislature’s ongoing war on democracy in North Carolina,” said Progress North Carolina executive director Gerrick Brenner.
Little bills, in a big rush, can tip checks and balances
Winston-Salem Journal article by Scott Sexton highlighting the work of NCVCE.
North Carolina is not alone: The Right’s nationwide assault on state judiciaries
Op-ed in NC Policy Watch by Melissa Price Kromm In the past few months, North Carolinians have seen our General Assembly make national news several times. At least a couple of those times were due to the continuing and shameless partisan assaults on the independence of our courts.
Op-Ed by John Rauh in favor of public financing of elections
Great op-ed by former Democratic senate candidate John Rauh in favor of public financing of elections.
Standing up to Court-Tampering
During a House Judiciary Committee hearing on House Bill 335, North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections voiced opposition to another political coup bill. The News & Observer took notice. “It’s just another court-tampering bill,” Melissa Price Kromm, director of Voters for Clean Elections, told the committee. “Why do judges even have to be associated with political parties?… Continue reading Standing up to Court-Tampering
Standing up to Judicial Redistricting
Indy piece highlights committee testimony by NCVCE’s Director on the dangers of judicial redistricting legislation.
Will President Trump side with big donors or everyday American people?
“You want a government that serves the people not the donors and special interest. You want a government that keeps its promises,” said President Trump last week at a rally in Melbourne, Florida. The opening at the FEC sets up a test for him. Will his nominee side with big donors or everyday Americans? More here.… Continue reading Will President Trump side with big donors or everyday American people?
2016 Candidate Surveys
The response from our 2016 candidate survey is amazing! Please look up your candidate here. 2016 is proving to be another historic record year for political fundraising. The U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United is intensifying the campaign money chase. Poll after poll shows that voters think special interest donors have way too much influence over public policy. Citizens want real reform… Continue reading 2016 Candidate Surveys