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NC NAACP Protests Reach Highest Arrest Count Yet

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Nearly 60 protestors were arrested Monday at the North Carolina General Assembly, bringing the demonstrations led by the state chapter of the NAACP to their highest total in their fourth straight […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/21

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NC NAACP Enters 4th Week Of Legislative Protests

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is entering its fourth straight week of protests at the state legislature that have resulted in nearly 100 arrests so far. The National Association […]

2013/05/20

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NC NAACP Tops Last Week’s Arrests At Legislature

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The third straight week of NAACP protests at the North Carolina General Assembly prompted about 50 arrests Monday, bringing the civil rights group’s total since it launched its offensive against the […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/14

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NC NAACP To Protest Again Monday

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina NAACP plans to risk arrests at the General Assembly with its third consecutive week of protests. What the Rev. William Barber is now calling “Moral Mondays” will continue […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/13

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Despite Arrests, NC NAACP Says Monday Demonstrations Will Continue

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The leader of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP says his group will continue its series of weekly protests on Monday at the state legislature. The Rev. William Barber said […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/09

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NC NAACP To Announce 15-County Campaign At Rally

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s top civil rights group is preparing another rally fresh off its most recent round of arrests at the General Assembly. The state chapter of the National Association for the […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/07

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NAACP Plans New Protest, Arrests At NC Legislature

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Opponents to the vision of progress offered by North Carolina’s Republican leaders say they’re stepping up the nonviolent demonstrations until they’re heard. The NAACP and other activists say they’re ready to […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/05/06

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NC NAACP Calls For Protests Of GOP Initiatives

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The president of the North Carolina NAACP is calling for religious leaders to organize non-violent protests to bring attention to what he considers a Republican crusade against poor and minority residents. […]

CBS Charlotte–2013/04/22

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal speaks to guests at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on June 8, 2012 in Rosemont, Ill. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Jindal: Republican Party Needs To ‘Stop Being The Stupid Party’

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal called on the Republican Party to “stop being the stupid party” on Thursday as GOP leaders promised fundamental changes to help stave off future losses.

2013/01/25

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Jindal: GOP Should Change ‘Just About Everything’

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling on the Republican Party to, quote, “recalibrate the compass of conservatism.”

2013/01/24

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