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December 4, 2024
The GOP Came Out Ahead in Legislative Races, But Their Gains Were Modest and Uneven
Daniel Nichanian
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September 16, 2024
Your Guide to All 12 States Choosing Their Next Elections Chief in November
Alex Burness
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Daniel Nichanian
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July 17, 2024
On His Way Out, North Carolina Governor Expands Support for People Leaving Prison
Phillip Vance Smith II
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December 11, 2023
Inside the Urgent Campaign to Commute North Carolina’s Entire Death Row
Kelan Lyons
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September 20, 2023
North Carolina May Increase Odds of Gridlock with Even-Numbered Elections Boards
Daniel Walton
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June 23, 2023
North Carolina GOP Is Cracking Down on the Black Sheriffs Who Stood Up to ICE
Piper French
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February 3, 2023
North Carolina Supreme Court Signals It May Roll Back Voting Rights for Thousands
Kelan Lyons
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November 15, 2022
Nine Midterm Stories You Should Not Miss on Criminal Justice and Voting Rights
Bolts Staff
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November 11, 2022
Immigration Hardliners Lose Sheriff Races in Massachusetts and Beyond
Alex Burness
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November 4, 2022
In North Carolina, a Rush to “Restore Hope in the Vote” in People with Felony Convictions
Kelan Lyons
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November 3, 2022
The 30 Prosecutor and Sheriff Races that Will Shape Criminal Justice Next Week
Michael Barajas
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Daniel Nichanian
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August 26, 2022
The Winding Road to Ending ICE Collaboration in Raleigh
Jeffrey Billman
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July 14, 2022
Your Guide to Local Elections Where Abortion Is on the Line This Year
Daniel Nichanian
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July 11, 2022
Prosecutor Pressure Stalls Automatic Expunctions in North Carolina
Jeffrey Billman
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May 18, 2022
Status Quo Prevails in North Carolina’s Criminal Justice Elections
Daniel Nichanian
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May 16, 2022
North Carolina Drivers Still Face “Debt Traps” Despite Some Local Reforms
Roshan Abraham
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March 24, 2022
Supreme Court Elections May Re-Open Gerrymandering Floodgates in Two Key States
Billy Corriher
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March 11, 2022
Public Defenders Shake Up Key Prosecutor Races from Arkansas to Oregon
Daniel Nichanian
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October 30, 2020
This School Board Election Could Ramp Up Resegregation in North Carolina
Courtney Napier
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October 22, 2020
Civil Rights Loom Large in North Carolina’s Supreme Court Elections
Kyle C. Barry
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April 4, 2019
How Public Transit, State Reform, and DA Practices Can Counter Driver’s License Suspensions
Daniel Nichanian
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February 14, 2019
In North Carolina, Forsyth County’s New Sheriff Restricts Cooperation with ICE
Daniel Nichanian
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December 13, 2018
North Carolina’s Two Largest Counties Quit ICE Program. Will a Third Follow?
February 27, 2024
Your Guide to What’s on the Ballot on Super Tuesday
Daniel Nichanian
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