NC Democrats giddy after GOP fails to override governor’s veto of born alive abortion bill

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NC Democrats giddy after GOP fails to override governor’s veto of born alive abortion bill

by WorldTribune Staff, June 6, 2019 North Carolina Democrats were in a celebratory mood after they successfully staved off an effort by Republicans to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the GOP-led State Assembly’s born alive abortion legislation. The legislation would have required medical professionals to care for newborns who survive an abortion and grant […]

Republicans brace for state house losses in North Carolina, nationwide

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Republicans brace for state house losses in North Carolina, nationwide

by WorldTribune Staff, November 27, 2017 Democrats are looking to make major gains in many state legislatures in 2018 and 2020. “If Democrats do not make significant gains in the states in these two elections, Republicans will dominate another decennial round of redistricting that could place not only state legislatures but also the U.S. House […]