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Ban the Box and Target: have we hit the tipping point?

Last week at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference, Ethan Nadelmann stated that the U.S. has reached a “tipping point” on drug policy reform, with…

ICE overreach in NC – one immigrant's story

On September 18, 2013, Uriel was on the way to his friend’s house to help work on his motorcycle. Uriel had his eye on the…

Voting fight: Is it race or is it politics?

Voting fight: Is it race or is it politics? By Michael Gordon
mgordon@charlotteobserver.com Posted: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 North Carolina’s new restrictions on voting may…

Group takes issue with Durham police's crime approach

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DURHAM (WTVD) — A week after Durham police announced a drop in crime in targeted neighborhoods, a group of protesters is…

10 Vital Programs that Cost Less in a Year than Shutting Down the Government

10 Vital Programs that Cost Less in a Year than Shutting Down the Government Has Cost Taxpayers So Far Posted on October 11, 2013 |…

NC redistricting foes again seek to remove Newby

(NOTE: SCSJ represents nonpartisan civil rights plaintiff groups in this lawsuit) By GARY D. ROBERTSON — Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — Opponents of the new…

Durham residents organize to stop racial profiling by police

In response to FADE’s ongoing efforts to bring to light troubling reports of racial disparities and bias in the Durham Police Department, Mayor Bell convened…

Anita Earls to speak at Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference

 
 
 
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 43rd Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the premier conference on legislative and policy issues impacting the African-American…

Voter Suppression in NC continues

The North Carolina General Assemby recently passed a new set of voting rules that will disenfranchise an estimated 319,000 North Carolina voters, 30% of whom…

Pathway to citizenship could help struggling NC economy

Providing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants could increase jobs and incomes in North Carolina, according to a new state-by-state analysis.
The nonpartisan Regional…

SCSJ Seeks Experienced Community Media Contractor

SCSJ is seeking a contractor to develop a comprehensive communications strategy, upgrade our website, and improve social media reach. The full job description is available…

Will Texas’ History Of Intentional Race Discrimination Come Back To Haunt It?

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  TPMDC Will Texas’ History Of Intentional Race Discrimination Come Back To Haunt It? Sahil Kapur July 9, 2013, 7:19 AM Texas is…