Attorney General Eric Holder
Former Attorney General Eric Holder Endorses Justice Allison Riggs for North Carolina Supreme Court
Today, Eric H. Holder, Jr, the 82nd Attorney General of the United States and Chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), endorsed Justice Allison Riggs for the North Carolina Supreme Court, highlighting her record of fairness and independence on the court.
Press Release
July 11, 2024
Crooked Media: Lovett or Leave It
Jon Lovett
Covet Or Leave It (Live from Asheville, NC!)
Justice Allison Riggs and Lovett divide and conquer your everyday ethical conundrums, and the Want Wheel has us thinking twice about our own deep, dark, hilarious desires.
Interview
June 25, 2024
USA Today
Sarah Gleason
6 heated state Supreme Court elections to keep an eye on
When voters head to the polls in November, they will likely focus on the U.S. presidential race. However, several important down-ballot races are also to watch out for, such as state Supreme Court seats.
News Coverage
June 7, 2024
Charlotte Observer
Paige Masten
Democrats are changing their strategy for 2024’s must-win NC Supreme Court race
North Carolina Republicans swept every statewide judicial election on the ballot, regaining a majority on the state’s highest court for the first time since 2016. It’s had massive political implications.
Opinion
June 3, 2024
New Republic
Grace Segers
The Hot New Down-Ballot Races
Ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago, races for state Supreme Courts have garnered increased attention and money, becoming the new battleground for abortion rights and access. This year will be no different, as 33 states will hold elections for seats on their high courts.
News Coverage
May 23, 2024
NDRC and Planned Parenthood Votes
Madia Coleman
NDRC and Planned Parenthood Votes Announce Effort to Safeguard Democracy and Reproductive Rights through Investments in State Supreme Court Races
Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) and Planned Parenthood Votes announce a new joint effort to protect democracy and reproductive rights with a collective investment of at least $5 million on state supreme court races across the country.
Press Release
May 20, 2024
Slow Boring
Matthew Yglesias
How to make a difference in the 2024 election
In figuring out how to cover the 2024 elections, I’ve been thinking about what kind of election coverage is not only useful to people, but also distinctive and on-brand for Slow Boring.
Other
May 7, 2024
Cardinal and Pine
Dylan Rhoney
IVF helped these two NC women have kids. Its future is uncertain.
For many women, IVF provides their only opportunity to start a family, but the fertility treatment’s future is in doubt following a shocking ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court and ongoing attacks from far-right conservatives.
Interview
May 6, 2024
The Daily Tar Heel
Sarah Lewisohn
Q&A: Allison Riggs speaks about civil rights experience, keeping seat on N.C. Supreme Court
The Daily Tar Heel's Sarah Lewisohn spoke with N.C. Supreme Court Associate Justice Allison Riggs to hear about her experience and aspirations for the court. Her opponent in the Democratic primary is Lora Christine Cubbage.
Interview
February 23, 2024