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Virginia gubernatorial candidates debate trans youth rights as LGBTQ+ voters weigh a fraught moment

Virginia gubernatorial candidates debate trans youth rights as LGBTQ+ voters weigh a fraught moment

By OLIVIA DIAZ Associated Press/Report for America SALEM, Va. (AP) — René Harvey and her wife arrived at a Roanoke Valley pride celebration in October carrying deep-seated worries about all that could go wrong. The…

Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump

Democrats look to long term as North Carolina GOP redistricting plan seeks another seat for Trump

By MAKIYA SEMINERA and GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Democrats rallying Tuesday against a new U.S. House map proposed by North Carolina Republicans seeking another GOP seat at President Donald Trump’s behest acknowledged…

North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump

North Carolina GOP advances congressional map to secure another House seat for Trump

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s legislature formally began redrawing the state’s congressional district map Monday, plainly stating their intent to help Republicans gain another U.S. House seat under…

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

‘No Kings’ protests against Trump bring a street party vibe to cities nationwide

By MIKE PESOLI, MATT BROWN and GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Large crowds of protesters marched and rallied in cities across the U.S. Saturday for “ No Kings ” demonstrations decrying what participants see as…

North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection

North Carolina GOP’s proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent’s reelection

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Republican legislators offered a redrawn U.S. House district map for North Carolina on Thursday, seeking to help President Donald Trump retain GOP control of Congress…

North Carolina court: GOP can narrow governor’s appointment powers on some boards

North Carolina court: GOP can narrow governor’s appointment powers on some boards

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Decade-long political quarrels over legislative and executive powers in North Carolina advanced Wednesday as a state appeals court permitted the Republican-controlled General Assembly to chip away at…