John Drescher
@john_drescher
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Senior editor, The Assembly. Former WaPo, News & Observer. StepUp Ministry. Wake schools vol.
Raleigh, NC
Joined May 2011
RT @TheAssemblyNC: Border Belt Independent editor Sarah Nagem appeared on WUNC to discuss reporting on the Lumbee tribe's push for recognit…
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Since losing the governor’s office in 2016, Republicans have sought to regain control of the state’s elections apparatus. Now GOP legislators have given that responsibility to the Trump-endorsed new state auditor. By @renLarson_ for @TheAssemblyNC. #ncpol
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RT @ewstephe: The head of the UNC System told UNC-Chapel Hill trustees last month to stay in their lane—and out of negotiations around Tar…
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In a memo sent after UNC-CH hired football coach Bill Belichick, UNC system President Peter Hans warned the board that acting on its own could “create substantial legal risk to the University.” Scoop by Matt Hartman for @TheAssemblyNC.
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Work. Kids. Pets. It can all be overwhelming. What began as a small group of Triad women cleaning strangers’ homes for free has become a national movement. By Sayaka Matsuoka @whatsaysaid for @TheAssemblyNC.
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RT @TheAssemblyNC: Dozens of Duke University students signed up for a free trip to China. Even the university was surprised by what happene…
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Here’s the WaPo obit on Eloise Vaughn & Patsy Clarke. Each lost a gay son to AIDs in the ‘90s. They joined forces to fight for respect and acceptance during an era of discrimination and stigma. Nicely done by @EmilyLangerWP.
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RT @TheAssemblyNC: Patsy Clarke and Eloise Vaughn's message of acceptance and respect for gays and lesbians took them to the national stage…
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Patsy Clarke & Eloise Vaughn, who lost gay sons to AIDS and campaigned against Sen. Jesse Helms, have died. My story for @TheAssemblyNC on two mothers who never stopped fighting for their sons. #ncpol
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RT @GretzingerErin: After St. Augustine’s University agreed to a controversial loan with a 26% interest rate, Self-Help Credit Union’s CEO…
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How one North Carolina sheriff helped shape the anti-immigration agenda that will define Donald Trump’s second term. By @carlibrosseau for @TheAssemblyNC. #ncpol
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Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin says overseas voters should’ve been required to present proof of an ID & there’s precedent for disqualifying ballots. Others say the rules shouldn’t be changed after the election. #ncpol
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Months before Election Day, a state board and a GOP-appointed rules commission said overseas voters didn’t need to provide photo ID. Now Jefferson Griffin wants some of their ballots—from heavily Democratic counties—tossed. By @jeffreybillman @mlhewlett
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RT @TheAssemblyNC: At least 15 candidates in the 2024 election cycle made political donations while campaigning or serving as a judge, The…
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RT @ewstephe: Where did North Carolina’s legislators go to college? @TheAssemblyNC did some digging to find out. Featuring fewer Tar Heels…
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Destin Hall grew up in modest circumstances with troubled parents. Now Hall, the youngest NC House speaker in 200 years, will have even more influence over the Republican agenda. By @jimmorrill for @TheAssemblyNC. #ncpol
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RT @ewstephe: Before running to be a judge, Billy Strickland II was a bull rider turned farmer turned beaver trapper turned lawyer. He was…
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RT @TheAssemblyNC: We asked four former governors for their advice to Josh Stein as he becomes the state’s next chief executive. They agree…
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Trouble ahead for Gov. Stein and legislators: “Our state is returning to an era where revenue surpluses and growing cash balances are no longer to be expected,” state budget director Kristin Walker wrote in August. #ncpol
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@TheAssemblyNC asked four former governors for their advice to Josh Stein as he becomes the state’s new CEO. They agreed that he should focus on rebuilding Western NC—and that battles with the legislature are inevitable. By @ScribblerSix. #ncpol
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