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Gerrymandering

SCOTUS to Review NCLCV v Hall

Justices will hear state legislators’ appeal of our victory over gerrymandering. Democracy is on the line.

NCLCV to SCOTUS: Deny NCGA Map Appeal

Legislators asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their gerrymandered maps, and we’re still fighting them.

GOP Asks Court for Unchecked Power

Legislators want the U.S. Supreme Court to endorse its dangerous legal theory.

Victory Over Gerrymandering Confirmed

The U.S. Supreme Court denied legislators’ last-minute challenge to reinstate their congressional gerrymander.

The Last Stand for Fair Maps

Legislators are begging the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their unconstitutional congressional gerrymander.

Stakes Rise for Judicial Elections

Gerrymandering politicians are seeking revenge against state courts in this fall’s election.

Victory Over Gerrymandering

Our lawsuit secured the fairest NC congressional and state legislative maps in decades.

It’s Districts Decision Week

After decades of gerrymandering, courts could approve fair maps Wednesday.

We Won

The NC Supreme Court decided in our favor, overturning the maps and ruling gerrymandering unconstitutional.

Cooper Veto Lets Court Decide Primary Date

Oral arguments in our gerrymandering lawsuit are Wednesday.

Legislators Want Another Crack at Districts

They passed a bill to delay the primary that Gov. Cooper will likely veto.

Supreme Court Taking Our Case

Oral arguments will be on Groundhog Day. No more weeks of gerrymandering?

Awaiting Gerrymandering Judgment

Court will rule by Tuesday.

Tell Senators: Guarantee Everyone’s Freedom to Vote

Urge them to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act!

NCLCV v Hall Livestream

Follow along January 3 to 6 starting at 9 AM.

Primaries Delayed Until Maps Reviewed

The state Supreme Court expedited our lawsuit against gerrymandering.

Candidate Filing Delayed…for a Few Hours

A chaotic day for our lawsuit against the gerrymandered maps.

NCLCV Sues Over Gerrymandered Maps

We’re taking legislators to court and demanding fair districts!

NCLCV, Sierra Club Blast Rigged Maps

Legislators stacked the deck for polluters and disenfranchised the people.

Maps Heading to Court Again

Civil rights groups are challenging the unconstitutional redistricting process.

Speak Out Against Gerrymandering

Maps are out, and your window for public comment is now!

Redistricting in the Shadows

Legislative leaders are gerrymandering in the dark.

Legislators Start Work on Redistricting

Will legislators gerrymander us into another decade of skewed maps and broken democracy?

Complete your census form!

It only takes a few minutes to make the next ten years count for our communities and our values.

2020 Candidate Filing Starts Now

Candidates are filing paperwork across the state. Who will be on your ballot?

State Legislative Maps Final; Congressional Filing Delayed

The picture for North Carolina’s 2020 elections playing field got a little clearer last week.

Mapping the Trail to Environmental Victory

Will the court approve state legislators’ redrawn congressional districts?

More Challenges to Redistricting Decisions

A state court blocked North Carolina’s congressional maps from use in 2020.

Waiting for the Maps

Plaintiffs and defendants submitted their final briefs in the legislative gerrymandering court case…

New Legislative Maps Head Back to Court

Legislature Starts Drawing New Maps

Victory for Democracy

Gerrymandering on Trial

Supremes Allow Gerrymandering to Continue

Campaign Watch: End Gerrymandering

Take action this week to support fair, transparent elections in North Carolina.

Education & Resources: End Gerrymandering

Climate Crisis

Warmer Climate Worsens Algae Blooms

Algae blooms are growing in lakes that provide drinking water to North Carolina.

Climate Action Back in Motion

In a shocker, Schumer and Manchin announced the biggest climate deal in U.S. history.

Urge Congress: It’s Time to Pass a Climate Bill!

We must pass the Inflation Reduction Act to make it cleaner and cheaper to power our homes and cars!

Manchin Blocks Climate Action Again

The coal baron continues moving the goalposts.

SCOTUS Guts EPA Carbon Regulation

The West Virginia v EPA ruling hamstrings the EPA’s ability to regulate power plant emissions.

Investment in Clean Energy Under Attack

Pro-polluter politicians are on the war path against banks divesting from fossil fuels.

Clean Energy

Cooper Appoints New Clean Energy Director

Peter Ledford will succeed Dionne Delli-Gatti.

Climate Action Back in Motion

In a shocker, Schumer and Manchin announced the biggest climate deal in U.S. history.

Urge Congress: It’s Time to Pass a Climate Bill!

We must pass the Inflation Reduction Act to make it cleaner and cheaper to power our homes and cars!

UK and NC Join Forces for Clean Energy

Our state and the United Kingdom will team up to boost offshore wind and cut carbon emissions.

Alternative to Duke’s Carbon Plan

Clean energy groups filed a cheaper, cleaner plan to cut carbon emissions in NC.

Biogas Permits Ignore Environmental Risk

Over advocates’ objections, DEQ approved blanket hog farm permits.

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endorsements

NCLCV Endorses 2022 NCGA Candidates

Conservation PAC gives its stamp of approval for November.

algae

Warmer Climate Worsens Algae Blooms

Algae blooms are growing in lakes that provide drinking water to North Carolina.

Cooper

Cooper Appoints New Clean Energy Director

Peter Ledford will succeed Dionne Delli-Gatti.

climate

Climate Action Back in Motion

In a shocker, Schumer and Manchin announced the biggest climate deal in U.S. history.

Build Back Better

Urge Congress: It’s Time to Pass a Climate Bill!

We must pass the Inflation Reduction Act to make it cleaner and cheaper to power our homes and cars!

five waters

Welcome to Five Waters Farm

A reflection from a generous NCLCV donor.

endangered species

Trump’s Endangered Species Rule Revoked

Biden is rescinding yet another Trump attack on our environment.

United Kingdom

UK and NC Join Forces for Clean Energy

Our state and the United Kingdom will team up to boost offshore wind and cut carbon emissions.

carbon

Alternative to Duke’s Carbon Plan

Clean energy groups filed a cheaper, cleaner plan to cut carbon emissions in NC.

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