Check out our new project the North Carolina For the People, a pro-democracy agenda to educate the public on how to build a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and everyone’s voice is heard. We deserve to have a say in decisions that affect our lives, and to be… Continue reading North Carolina For the People Project

NC should act now to avoid voting problems seen elsewhere during the pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the North Carolina House passed emergency election legislation which the North Carolina Senate this week. House Bill 1169 takes important steps to protect the safety and security of voting for voter and election workers.  COVID-19 illustrates the need for voters to have a number of safe options to cast a vote.… Continue reading House Bill 1169 Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020

North Carolinians joined together at the #ProtectOurVote virtual town hall yesterday to reaffirm our right to not have to choose between our health & our vote. If you weren’t able to join us, you can watch the full recap here! https://fb.watch/2nDNdqJFv2/

Join us Monday, April 27th, 2020 at 7pm for a virtual town hall.  The coronavirus pandemic is impacting virtually every aspect of our lives – including our ability to participate in our democracy.  We’ve already seen the chaos that ensued in Wisconsin when officials failed to provide safe and accessible options for voters to cast… Continue reading Protect Our Vote NC, Defending Democracy During COVID19 Virtual Town Hall

North Carolina Voters for Clean Election’s Director, Melissa Price Kromm, pens an op-ed in The Hill on why we need the Senate to pass HR1, The For the People Act. Published on March 13, 2020. We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’ By Melissa Price Kromm The U.S. Senate should be a… Continue reading The Hill: We the People demand the Senate pass the ‘For the People Act’

Our coalition’s work to create a North Carolina Pro-Democracy Agenda has been highlighted in Facing South and Truthout.  To learn more, check out NCVCE’s backgrounder to building a pro-democracy, anti-corruption, anti-suppression agenda.

House Bill 700, Digital Campaign Finance Disclosure Changes was not heard in committee this session.  As an election bill it can still be heard during the 2020 short session, however timing for 2020 implementation will be challenging. To see latest version of the bill click here.  Read executive summary here. 

By: Melissa Price Kromm Published at Truthout on May 14, 2019 President Trump’s threats against the judiciary — and his manipulation of the branch altogether — are happening at breakneck speeds. Amid the president’s fear-mongering, however, the public is missing drastic changes that are taking place right under our noses. There is a quieter, less… Continue reading Truthout: We need to Reclaim State Courts from Big Money and Hateful Agendas