AltWeeklies Wire
Sexual harassment, Super PACs and frackingnew
N.C. Museum of Natural Science's board executive committee meets about sexually inappropriate advances; Super PAC injects cash into Durham elections; Pro-fracking attorneys assured N.C. lawmakers that horizontal drilling is safe.
Election '08: A Guide to Third Partiesnew
Even if you can't vote for your chosen third-party or independent candidates, it's worth perusing their campaign platforms.
Socialist Prez Candidate Brian Moore Talks About His Runnew
After winning the Socialist Party USA nomination by just four votes, Moore is a write-in candidate in four states, and is listed on the ballot in an additional eight.
Trial Pits Greens and Libertarians Against North Carolinanew
The timing couldn't have been more ironic if a Hollywood screenwriter had penned the script: One day before the May 6 primary election, the Green and Libertarian parties sparred with the state in court over onerous requirements to appear on North Carolina's ballot.
Judges to Say if North Carolina Primary Can Go On As Schedulednew
A lawsuit filed by former State Board of Elections chairman Bob Hunter, former state Rep. Frank Mitchell and former state Sen. Robert Rucho seeks to delay the primary so that the courts or the legislature can redraw North Carolina's legislative district boundaries.
Committee Passes Energy Bill in North Carolinanew
Groups say utilities' influence weakens proposed law.
GOP Leaders Look to Rebound Before '08new
Conservatives gather in Raleigh and deviate from the party line.
In North Carolina, Insider Meetings Shape Energy Lawsnew
The Energy Issues Working Group, a "605" group with little public scrutiny, includes lobbyists of all stripes and state agency employees.
The Progressive Prescriptionnew
How the General Assembly can cure the North Carolina's biggest ills.
Fault Linesnew
It's city slickers versus country folk in Orange and Chatham County redistricting proposals -- or is it?
