U.S. District Court Judge Loretta Biggs ruled in favor of voting rights, temporarily blocking the new voter ID law passed by a NC GOP majority in 2018. She cited, “North Carolina has a sordid history of racial discrimination and voter suppression stretching back to the time of slavery, through the era of Jim Crow, and, crucially, continuing up to the present day,” in her December 31, 2019 ruling.
Postcards sent out in December by the NC State Board of Elections (NCSBE) detailing acceptable photo identification are no longer in effect for the March 3 primary in our state. This is a temporary ruling that the Lincoln County Democratic Party hopes to become permanent. Requiring a photo identification has been a proven tactic of voter suppression, specifically in the south and North Carolina.
The NCSBE now displays this announcement on their website:
The decision will remain a temporary block on the voter ID law until further rulings. Our local party urges all citizens to prepare proper photo identification in case the injunction is lifted for the November general election
The LINCOLN COUNTY DEMOCRATIC REUNION FISH FRY is an evening at the park for the entire family filled with Fun, Food, and Fellowship.
WHEN:
September 21, 2019 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
WHERE:
Beatty’s Ford Park
8335 Shipley Ln, Denver, NC 28037
Meet your Democratic friends, make new friends, meet candidates and potential candidates.
Support the Party and each other.
Discuss important issues facing all of us.
Food will be served around 5:30
Fish Prepared by Randy Ross & Kevin Johnson
No Charge
Donations Appreciated
Hosted by: Democrats of CST Lincoln County
Today is the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Here are some fast facts to keep in mind.
*Also, we would like to clarify the term “womxn” for those who do not know what it means. This is not a typo; this is the term used to include all cis-gendered women, and non-binary and trans women. It indicates an inclusiveness that is not always meant when using the traditional term “women.”
