Voting Laws

Unpacking North Carolina’s Ballot Initiative Shortfall

February 26, 2024

. . . voting measures are opportunities for citizens of a state to propose a change in legislation or a state constitutional amendment.  Ballot initiatives are commonly viewed as a pure form of democracy and may be utilized by those who feel underrepresented by their state or local politicians. [...]

May I vote please?

August 4, 2015

The systematic change in North Carolina election laws and the lasting impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 [...]