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SCSJ Now Accepts Cryptocurrency

The Southern Coalition for Social Justice now accepts cryptocurrency! Cryptocurrency donations to 501(c)(3) charities receive the same tax treatment as stocks. They are not subject to capital gains taxes and they are tax-deductible. Please contact your tax or financial advisor for more information.
Voting Rights

Georgia’s Significance in the 2020 Election

Erin Migneco, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University Student, shares a blog post on the significance of Georgia's votes and why the state is currently the nation's political focus.
Voting Rights

Voter Turnout in 2020 Leads to Monumental Election

Erin Migneco, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University Student, shares a blog post on this year's record-breaking numbers and sheds light on why this election is crucial for preserving democracy.
Voting Rights

Op-Ed: Disenfranchised Minorities

Erin Migneco, SCSJ Volunteer and NC State University Student, shares an Op-Ed on voter disenfranchisement amongst people of color, especially those with criminal records.
Voting Rights

U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Protections for North Carolinians Who Voted by Mail

Durham, N.C. — In a 5-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling that allows North Carolina voters who make an error on their mail-in ballot to receive notice of the mistake and have an opportunity to fix it, as well as extending the deadline for receipt of absentee ballots. This critical ruling will help ensure potentially thousands of ballots are counted in this year’s critical General Election.
Voting Rights

Process For “Curing” Mail-In Ballot Errors in North Carolina Clarified Following Federal Court Ruling

Durham, N.C. — Voters in North Carolina who choose to vote by mail will have greater clarity around the process for correcting mistakes on their ballot envelope following a ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. The rulings by Judge William L. Osteen, in line with his preliminary injunction order instructing that North Carolina voters who make a mistake on their ballot must receive notice and an opportunity to fix mistakes, will help ensure a greater number of North Carolina ballots are counted this General Election.