Recent policy articles on Examiner.com by Martha Brock, Government and Politics writer

Gene Nichol of UNC-CH headlines Progressive Democrats' meeting Saturday
The Progressive Democrats of North Carolina will hold their Convention, November 13.On Saturday, November 13th, the Progressive Democrats of North Carolina will hold their seventh annual Convention with the theme, “Creating a...
Tags:Democratic Party North Carolinaa,Social Progressives,Gene Nichol,UNC-CH,Chris Fitzsimon,Policy Watch

Liberal activists look to lame duck session of Congress to pass their bills
Activists pressure Democrats to take advantage of majority before GOP takes over the reins in the House.Liberal activists are giving their issues one more push before Republicans gain power. According to a report from Congress.org...
Tags:Immigration 2010,Elections 2010 North Carolina,DREAM ACT,Senator Harrry Reid,Congress.org,Lame Duck congressional session

As new legislative leaders prepare for cuts, NC Mental Hope asks for prayers
A Day of prayers in November planned to create awareness of mental health crisis.North Carolina Mental Hope is asking churches and other faith gatherings throughout the state to join in an interfaith day of prayers for those served by North Carolina...
Tags:NC General Assembly,Prayers for Peace of Mind,NC Mental Hope,2011 NC General Assembly,Mental Health Services,faith based event

Prison Economics Help Drive Arizona Immigration Law: NPR report
NPR investigative report reveals American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) helped shape immigration law to help prison companies in ArizonaThe first of two reports online about how ALEC helped shape Arizona's law. From NPR Writer Laura...
Tags:Elections 2010,Elections 2010 Southeast,Elections 2010 North Carolina,Immigration 2010,Private Prisons