Events

This past Sunday thirteen people, who had been swimming with their families and enjoying a perfect summer afternoon, were detained by ICE at Wilson's Creek near Morganton, Lenoir and Hickory in Caldwell County, in the Pisgah National Forest. This was the largest ICE raid in our state in 2026, an operation to keep North Carolinians […]

AI data centers are spreading across the country and communities where they're being built are feeling the negative effects. From draining water and rising electricity bills to health risks for kids, accurate information about these centers and their impact is often hard to come by. Too often, government approvals are wrapped in non-disclosure agreements that […]

Join us for an (Un)Happy Hour, a casual gathering for ACLU of North Carolina members and friends to connect, unwind, and channel frustration into community. We know the moment we're in can feel heavy. This is a space to be together - meet like-minded folks, hear from local leaders, and stay grounded in what we […]

Special Stokes Planning Board meeting this Thursday, August 13 at 6pm! Please attend if you are concerned about the Project Delta data center. Your presence speaks volumes, even if you choose to not make a public comment. Pack the room!

Are you worried about the 2026 midterm elections? Do you want to sit anxiously on the sidelines, or do you want to be proactive? Join RWB and Lulu Friesdat, with Smart Elections for #CountTheVote. We will learn how our local elections work, and how observation and verification of these systems can ensure that our elections […]

Calling all members of the greater Anson County! Join the North Carolina Black Alliance and Holla! on August 15 at 11AM for an important discussion on health equity in North Carolina. We’ll dive into what’s working, what’s not, and how we can advocate for change. What to Expect: Conversations around accessibility, affordability, availability in healthcare, and how […]

Join to discuss how to advocate for patients and resist ICE and other law enforcement in hospitals.

This NC WARN webinar will discuss how Duke Energy's monopoly in North Carolina was built, consolidated, and exercised --- and why it can be changed. Featuring Sue Sturgis, the Research and Communications Manager for the Energy and Policy Institute, focusing on electric utilities in the Southeast. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the […]

Join voting rights advocates and impacted community and campus voters on August 20, to show support for good early voting options as the State Board of Elections meets to decide the fate of Fall 2026 early voting plans for the 20 North Carolina counties* where local elections boards could not agree on sites and/or hours. […]

Your vote matters, and knowing your rights is the first step to making your voice heard. Join La Fuerza NC for a free virtual webinar to learn about voting rights in North Carolina, how court decisions can impact elections, and what you need to know before casting your ballot. We'll cover: 🗳️ Your voting rights in North […]

In solidarity with immigrants and families. Together, we stand for human rights against the ICE Detention Center in Winton, NC.

Join our ICE watch and Fourth Amendment Workplaces training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community.

Join our ICE watch and/or Fourth Amendment Workplaces training so we can support our neighbors and organize in our community.

In Fall 2024, Common Cause NC hosted its inaugural CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festival, a non-partisan concert series designed to engage and energize young voters in an all-important presidential election year. On Saturday August 22, CAROLINADAZE will make it's way to Boone on the campus of Appalachian State University, bringing together campus and community for […]

Turn out to 200 E. Main St to demand our county commissioners pass a strong, loophole free countywide data center moratorium! Together we can protect all of us and our ecosystems. JOIN THE RALLY AT 6PM! We'll have bold community speakers, food and mutual aid supplies with The People's Table / @bullcityvanguard, and more! If you […]

As Election Day approaches, healthcare remains a critical issue for communities across North Carolina.  From reproductive healthcare and Medicaid to maternal health and affordability, public policy shapes whether individuals and families can access the care and support they need. Join Pro-Choice NC, NC Justice Center, and NC Black Alliance on August 26 at 1 PM for […]

Following the passage of new anti-immigrant laws, an escalation by ICE in the Pisgah National Forest and new threats to the sanctity of this fall's election, all enabled by white Christian nationalists, join clergy across the state to learn how to participate in powerful public Christian public witness that centers the Matthew 25 values of […]

Join us for a Drag Brunch fundraiser benefiting Carolina Migrant Network! Enjoy drag performances, craft beer, food trucks, coffee and tea, and local vendors—all while supporting an important cause. Tickets are $20 for ages 15 and up. Children 14 and under are free but still need a ticket. Drag show begins at noon.

5:45pm - Pizza and Community Building 6pm - Meeting Begins Join us for an emergency conversation with local public school families. We all need to understand what the constitutional amendments on the ballot in November could mean for our students, educators and public schools. When you join your neighbors and friends at this gathering, there […]