New North Carolina Project Weekly Bulletin

Our first in-person fundraiser, honoring Carolyn Coleman and more from the desk of our digital director, Kristen Havlik.

First things first- Abortion is still LEGAL in NC. If you or someone you know have appointments now, keep them. If you need one in the future, it is still legal for now. 

But it is up to US to ORGANIZE this state to show up and VOTE in November to help save the future of abortion on all levels of government in NC. 

TAKE ACTION NOW

Looking for a way to engage voters before the July and November elections? We need your help to reach voters about the July 26 election! Find a shift that works for you below. 

Don't want to knock doors or send texts? Fund someone who will, because this work that we are doing on the ground is so necessary to create a more equitable North Carolina.

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Say NO to Signature Verification

The NC Republican Party is demanding that the NC State Board of Elections violate its standards and toss out legitimate mail-in ballots in the upcoming midterm election. The county board of elections officials already verify signatures by requiring two witnesses on mail-in ballots. The Republican party wants signature matching in NC- it is unreliable and another form of voter suppression that makes big impacts on vulnerable communities. Please make your voice heard and make public comments until Tuesday, July 5 through the NC State Board of Elections. 

Online through the Public Comment Portal

Mail: Attention: Legal Division, 6400 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27603-1362

July 26, 2022 Election

The May primary resulted in some run off elections and some municipalities have a general election on July 26. This will not be a high turn out election unless we organize and get people to the polls! See the final municipalities and counties that have elections below:

General Municipal Elections: Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Hickory, Mooresville and Sanford

Municipal Run Off Elections: Cary, New Bern, Rocky Mount, Statesville

Board of Education Run Off Elections: Franklin County, Jackson County District 2

Sheriff Second Primary (This happens when no candidate exceeds the 30% threshold):

Graham County Sheriff (Republican), Wake County Sheriff (Democratic)

Important Dates to Know:

• Mail In Ballot Portal Open Now!
• June 26 - Mail-In Ballots will start to be mailed out 
• July 1 - Voter Registration Deadline to vote on July 26
• July 7 - Early Voting/Same Day Registration Starts (Check your county board of elections website for locations and hours)
• July 19 - Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
• July 23 - Early Voting/Same Day Registration Ends
• July 26 - Election Day and all mail-in ballots must be postmarked by July 26

Upcoming Events

Carolyn Coleman Week of Peace

We're excited to take part in a week of peace in Greensboro for July 11 - 16 to honor the late civil rights icon Carolyn Coleman. 

Carolyn Coleman passed away earlier this year and was a big part of the NAACP over the last 30 years.

Join Gate City Coalition and One Step Further to take action, serve the community and have some fun. 

Join Us For Our First In-Person Fundraiser!

On Thursday, July 21, you're invited to meet Dr. Aimy Steele and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein at the home of Senah and Chuck Edwards in Raleigh, NC. All funds raised will amplify our efforts on the ground as we near the November election day! Our team looks forward to meeting everyone in person on July 21!

If you aren't able attend, but would still like to donate, you can do so below!

Recent SCOTUS Rulings

The Supreme Court of the United States has been releasing rulings from cases that they heard earlier this year and late last year. Here's a quick rundown of some of the cases released in the last week:

1. Dobbs v. Jackson - Overrules Roe v. Wade and returns the decisions back to the states
2. NRA v. Bruen- SCOTUS effectively de-regulates concealed carry permits. 
3. Berger v. NC NAACP - SCOTUS rules that NC Republicans are allowed to intervene in a case challenging North Carolina’s voter ID law. Currently Attorney General Josh Stein is challenging the case that has been juggled around multiple courts in NC. 
4. Vega v. Tekoh - SCOTUS chips away at Miranda Rights and rules that people that have been arrested do not have grounds to sue police officers.
5. Carson v. Makin - With the SCOTUS' decision, taxpayers will be forced to pay for private schools run by religious organizations in many states. 
6. Marietta Memorial Hospital v. DaVita - The SCOTUS ruling says that health insurance companies can limit paying for outpatient dialysis for patients in late-stage renal disease. 
7. Shoop v. Twyford - SCOTUS reverses an order that allowed incarcerated people on death row to search for new evidence that would help show that their sentences were unconstitutional. 
8. George v. McDonough - SCOTUS rules that veterans cannot challenge a denial of benefits due to a legal error.
9. Viking River Cruises, Inc v. Moriana - the court rules that the Federal Arbitration Act of 1925 preempts a California ruling that allowed workers to hold employers accountable for workplace-wide violations before judges and juries. This gives more power to corporations rather than to workers. 

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Check Your Voter Registration

We’re no stranger to voter suppression in our state. So we encourage you to check your voter registration often as board of elections offices purge voters from time to time.

Help us reach our goals in 2022

With your generosity, we are able to build a permanent infrastructure that will increase voter registration and turnout as well as take care of our communities of color, in and outside of election cycles.

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