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'Racial gerrymanders' to stand on election day

By Corey Risinger | August 23

Come election day, some North Carolina voters will submit their ballots within unconstitutional districts — following a ruling early this month by a ...

Governor McCrory asks U.S. Supreme Court to issue stay in voter I.D. case

By Benji Schwartz | August 15

Following a 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision that overturned North Carolina's voter I.D. law at the end of July, Gov. Pat McCrory has asked ...

Federal panel struck down NC redistricting plans, calling them "racial gerrymanders"

By Corey Risinger | August 11

A three-judge federal panel struck down North Carolina’s 2011 State House and Senate redistricting map today due to its “racial gerrymanders.”

Federal court finds 'discriminatory intent,' rejects N.C. voter ID law

By Corey Risinger | July 29

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned North Carolina’s voter-identification law Friday, acknowledging the state’s history of racial and ...

Federal court blocks NC voter ID law, citing 'racially discriminatory intent'

By Staff reports | July 29

A federal appeals court ruled North Carolina's voter ID law violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act — writing ...

State board of elections investigates fraud in Durham

By Cole Stanley | May 11

When new voter-ID laws caused problems at the polls during North Carolina’s March 15 primaries, proponents of the laws argued that they had been enacted ...

Students vote during the 2012 election at the Center for Dramatic Arts. Students must register today to vote in the primaries.

Judge upholds NC voting laws amidst claims of voter suppression

By Eric Schwartz | April 26

Controversial changes to state election rules — including voter ID regulations and registration procedures — were upheld Monday by a federal judge. ...

Supreme Court upholds one person, one vote

By Olivia Slagle | April 7

The U.S. Supreme Court voted unanimously Monday to uphold states' abilities to draw legislative districts based on total population.

Many braved the freezing temperatures on the morning of February 13th, gathering for the 10th annual HKonJ, also known as the Moral March on Raleigh. A variety of groups were represented, each advocating for various issues of contention.

North Carolinians turn out for the vote at HKonJ

By Audrey Wells and Sam Killenberg | February 14

Thousands joined together to advocate for the expansion of voter rights in North Carolina at the 10th annual Moral March on Saturday.

How to vote in the 2016 primaries

By Olivia Slagle | February 10

When is the primary election?

How to vote in Orange County

By Sarah Crump | February 4

With the North Carolina presidential primary coming up, local organizations are looking for ways to ensure UNC students and faculty know how to make their ...

Courts hear case against NC Voter ID laws

By Lauren Hong | February 1

North Carolina’s controversial voter identification law is wrapping up its latest challenge from civil rights groups in the state — this time in a ...

Teach-in discusses the importance of campus voting

By Colleen Moir | January 26

Tuesday night’s Voting Right’s Teach-In incorporated nine speakers, included an opportunity to register to vote and to sign a petition for an on-campus ...

Voter turnout encouraged with or without ID

By Zaynab Nasif | January 21

Despite the full provisions of the 2013 voter ID law coming into effect this year, voting could be as simple as showing up to the polls.

The fight goes on for Adam Stein

By Marisa Bakker | November 24

Known for being the wizard of the civil rights movement, Adam Stein often works his magic from behind the curtain.

Opinion: The voter ID law will hurt many out-of-state students

November 2

Beginning in 2016, North Carolina will require photo ID to vote at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification include: North Carolina state-issued ...

Voter ID lawsuit hearing tentatively set for January

By Lobke Van Meijel | October 26

A federal judge refused to dismiss challenges to North Carolina’s Voter ID law during a court hearing on Friday, and set a new tentative hearing for ...

Voter ID case put on hold until after March elections

By Lauren Hong | September 30

N.C. Superior Judge Michael Morgan placed a hold on the case against the North Carolina voter ID law last week until after the March primary elections. ...

The NAACP lead a march and rally in Raleigh on Thursday as part of "America's Journey for Justice," a 806-mile march from Selma, Alabama, to Washington D.C. Hundreds gathered in the Bicentennial Plaza to protest for voters' rights.

Voter ID law still faces pushback after legislative changes

By Grant Masini | September 8

Fifty years after the Voting Rights Act of 1965 passed, some fear North Carolina’s voting practices have begun to regress.

NAACP members meet in Orange County, call for historical accuracy statewide

By Avishai Halev | August 6

Fifty years ago today, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, banning literacy tests and other discriminatory voting practices that had been implemented ...