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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

File photo of Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

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

John Boehner

Opinion: GOP Too Extreme

More than a month after the election, things continue to get worse for the GOP brand. The lead Republican spokesperson during the fiscal cliff negotiations, House Speaker John Boehner, has a 34 percent approval rating. President Obama has a 54 percent approval rating.

2012/12/20

File photo of Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina during the Republican National Convention. (credit: Getty Images)

GOP Official: Haley To Tap Scott For Senate

A Washington GOP official says South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has chosen Rep. Tim Scott to replace Jim DeMint in the Senate.

2012/12/17

Dick Armey

Opinion: Amazing ‘Stupid Things’

Former House Republican Leader Dick Armey criticized GOP candidates for saying “stupid things,” but here is one problem: The 2012 candidates were talking about Republican policy.

2012/12/11

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