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August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

29 Jul, 2011

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29 Jul, 2011

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August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

Throughout the month of August, we are looking at every opportunity to hold members of Congress and the state legislature accountable for being on the wrong side of the American majority which wants action on jobs not dithering on deficits.

August is Accountability Month for North Carolina Politicians

Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

Hotel rooms cost $105 per night. The cut off date for placing reservations is August 7, 2011. For reservations, call 1 (800) HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) or call 704-547-7444.

Our 54th Annual Convention is Coming to Charlotte

Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws

It seems the greatest truth tellers in our public discourse today are not found on the nightly news or cable TV. They are comedians like Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and the writers at The Onion. This week, Stephen Colbert devoted coverage to the nationwide push to restrict ballot access.

Colbert Report Covers Voter ID Laws

Senate "Gang Bangers" - Millionaires All - Set to Gore Workers in Debt Deal

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Senate "Gang Bangers" - Millionaires All - Set to Gore Workers in Debt Deal

Gangs are bad, m'kay? Except in the United States Senate, where they get to determine the future (un)happiness of the American people. The self-titled "Gang of Six" has a plan to raise the debt ceiling, and working families and retirees are once again being told to sacrifice their retirement, their health care, and their future prosperity so major corporations and rich people can pay less.

Senate "Gang Bangers" - Millionaires All - Set to Gore Workers in Debt Deal

Republican Redistricting is Gerrymandering in the Extreme

22 Jul, 2011

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22 Jul, 2011

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Republican Redistricting is Gerrymandering in the Extreme

For the first time in 140 years, the Republican Party is in charge of redistricting in North Carolina. Naturally, Republican politicians, who won their majorities in the 2010 election using the current district maps, are using their power to make sure they stay in power.

Republican Redistricting is Gerrymandering in the Extreme

What do Labor and Environmental Activists Have in Common?

21 Jul, 2011

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21 Jul, 2011

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What do Labor and Environmental Activists Have in Common?

There is no conflict between a healthy environment and a thriving economy that provides living wage jobs, universal health care, high quality education and social justice.

What do Labor and Environmental Activists Have in Common?