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Mother Jones: North Carolina’s Rigged Maps Are a Warning for the Nation
Mother Jones quotes NC For The People Action’s Executive Director Melissa Price Kromm on North Carolina’s new gerrymander—calling it a dangerous escalation of partisan map-rigging and a warning for democracy nationwide.
Beatrice Beaubrun
Oct 222 min read
When Politicians Rig the Maps, the People Lose
NC For The People Action’s Executive Director Melissa Price Kromm exposes how North Carolina’s leaders are redrawing congressional maps to serve Trump — not the people.
Beatrice Beaubrun
Oct 192 min read
WRAL speaks with Melissa Price Kromm on lobbyist refunds and judicial integrity
WRAL reporter Will Doran interviewed our Executive Director, Melissa Price Kromm, about returned lobbyist contributions and why clear...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Aug 201 min read
Coalition of Voting Rights Advocates Condemns Dangerous Blow to Campaign Finance Transparency in North Carolina
Senate Bill 416 Invites Flood Of Secret Money By Empowering Ultra-Wealthy Political Donor For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 29, 2025...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 282 min read


The Fight for Fair Courts: Court the Vote NC Press Conference Recap
On July 23, 2025, advocates, community leaders, and voters from across the state gathered at the North Carolina Capitol for Court the...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 282 min read
2025 World Justice Forum — Standing Up for Democracy, Globally and Locally
Last month, our Executive Director Melissa Price Kromm traveled to Poland to represent North Carolina at the 2025 World Justice Forum....
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 241 min read
SB 416: Vetoed. Because Democracy Deserves the Light.
How our coalition’s veto letter helped protect North Carolinians from a new wave of dark money laws Earlier this month, North Carolina...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 22 min read


North Carolina's Democracy at Risk: A Power Grab Threatening Free Elections
In a troubling turn of events, the North Carolina Republican-controlled legislature has introduced sweeping changes to the state's election system. This power grab threatens to undermine the very foundation of democratic processes in the state.
Beatrice Beaubrun
May 22 min read


Our ED Sounds the Alarm in Mother Jones: The Fight to Protect NC’s Judiciary Is a National Warning
By Beatrice Beaubrun on April 9, 2025 N.C. For The People Action We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Melissa Price Kromm,...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Apr 91 min read


Trump order and so-called “SAVE Act” threaten the fundamental right to vote
North Carolina has long been a testing ground for efforts to silence voters. From extreme gerrymandering to relentless and restrictive voter
Beatrice Beaubrun
Apr 73 min read


NC Voting Rights Groups Say Trump’s EO On Elections Would ‘Disenfranchise Millions’
by Bilal G. Morris on March 31, 2025 NEWSONE Last week, President Trump signed an executive order, which the administration claims is to...
Beatrice Beaubrun
Apr 12 min read


North Carolina Voting Rights Groups Issue Statement on the Trump Administration’s ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections’ Executive Order
North Carolina Voting Rights Groups Issue Statement on the Trump Administration’s ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elect
Beatrice Beaubrun
Apr 13 min read
Beatrice Beaubrun
Mar 60 min read
Fair Courts NC
<p>State courts are often the final deciders on crucial issues that impact our everyday lives, such as voting rights, fair elections, public education, and civil liberties. Therefore, Fair Courts NC is demanding three simple, common-sense reforms to curb partisanship in our courts: Do not force state judges to be partisan. Allow judges to run for… <a class="more-link" href="https://ncforthepeopleaction.org/uncategorized/fair-courts-nc-2">Continue reading <span cl
Beatrice Beaubrun
Aug 23, 20221 min read
SLATE: State Judge Elections Are About to Become Decisive for Abortion Rights By Melissa Price Kromm
<p>Check out our article in Slate about why America’s state courts have never been more important and why they’ve also never been more at risk. https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/07/state-judge-elections-2022-abortion-rights.html</p>
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 7, 20221 min read


WRAL: NC needs Safeguard Fair Elections Act By Melissa Price Kromm
<p>Check our new op-ed in WRAL on why North Carolina needs new legislation to safeguard our elections from election subversion and voter intimidation. https://www.wral.com/melissa-price-kromm-nc-needs-safeguarding-fair-elections-act/20343569/</p>
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 7, 20221 min read
North Carolina For the People Project
<p>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… <a class="more-link" href="https://ncforthepeopleaction.org/content/north-carolina-people-project">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text
Beatrice Beaubrun
Aug 11, 20201 min read
NCVCE Op-ed in News & Observer
<p>NC should act now to avoid voting problems seen elsewhere during the pandemic</p>
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jul 30, 20203 min read
House Bill 1169 Bipartisan Elections Act of 2020
<p>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.… <a class="more-link" href="https://ncforthepeopleaction.org/content/content-house-bill-1169-bipartisan-elections-act-2020
Beatrice Beaubrun
Jun 1, 20201 min read
Protect Our Vote NC, Defending Democracy During COVID19 Virtual Town Hall Video
<p>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/</p>
Beatrice Beaubrun
Apr 28, 20201 min read
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