Events Archive

NC Justice Center 2008 Legislative Briefing

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

Raleigh — United Way of North Carolina, along with the NC Justice Center and the NC Budget & Tax Center, is hosting a discussion series covering the following state and local issues:

-What is happening in the state and local economy?

-How…

Doctors in the Death Chamber

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

A panel discussion to address the collision between law, ethics, and the authority of the state.

with
-James P. Cooney III, Womble Carlyle Attorneys at Law
-Kathleen M. Joyce ,PhD, Medical Ethics
-Liz Kanof, MD. Past Pres. NC Medical Board & Medical Society
-Paul Stam,…

Crucial Conversation “Juveniles in Adult Prison: A Public Health Risk”

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

North Carolina is one of only two states where children as young as 16 are automatically tried as adults for any crime, regardless of the nature of the crime.  Why has North Carolina been left behind?  What would it take…

Crime & Punishment: Rethinking the Death Penalty

Friday, November 9th, 2007

Of all the contentious issues surrounding crime and punishment, perhaps the most vexing is the death penalty. Virtually everything people say and think about capital punishment raises unsettling questions that range from moral, to social, to technical in nature. This…

2007 Equality Conference & Gala

Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

Sponsored by Equality NC, this unique one-day event will bring together individuals and community organiztions from across the state to help chart the course for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality through keynotes and breakout sessions on key policy issues,…

Tax Reform Conversation

Monday, November 5th, 2007

How will state tax reform impact your state? Your community? Your Business?

You are invited to an important conversation about the future of revenue and public investments in North Carolina.

with

State Senator
Linda Garrou

John G. Medlin, Jr.
of…

PFADP 13th Anniversary Awards Banquet

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty invites you to the 13th Anniversary Awards Banquet Saturday, November 3, 2007 at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church 5801 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC

Disability Access and Why It Matters

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Featuring Julia Leggett, Policy Coordinator, The Arc of North Carolina
Q&A and Light Refreshments to Follow

In celebration of the General Assembly recently designating October as Disability History and Awareness Month in North Carolina, together the Emerging Tar Heel Leaders (ETHL) and…

9th Annual Defensers of Justice Awards

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Join the NC Justice Center for the 9th Annual Defenders of Justice Awards reception and ceremony on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the American Tobacco Complex, Bay 7, in Durham.

The Defenders of Justice…

Crucial Conversation Luncheon

Wednesday, October 10th, 2007

Our previous technical difficulties have been resolved. If you experience any problems registering, please call 919-861-2067

Where do we go from here?
The future of North Carolina’s Transportation System

NC Policy Watch invites you to join our panel of experts as they discuss…

Crucial Conversation Luncheon: Lobbyists-Their Role in the Fundraising Equation - POSTPONED

Tuesday, June 26th, 2007

We regret to announce that, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Crucial Conversation Luncheon – “Lobbyists: Their Role in the Fundraising Equation” – scheduled for Tuesday June 26 has been POSTPONED.

We are very sorry if this causes any…

Crucial Conversation Luncheon: The State of Mental Health in North Carolina

Monday, May 21st, 2007

NC Policy Watch, NAMI-Wake and NAMI-NC host a Crucial Conversation Luncheon to disucss the state of the mental health system in North Carolina. A panel of experts will talk about where we are in the reform process, what is working,…

Crucial Conversation: Insuring Health for All NC Children

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

 Join Us for a Crucial Conversation

Insuring Health for All North Carolina’s Children

Hosted by

NC Policy Watch and Action for Children

 Tuesday, March 13th

 

 

 

Panelists:

  • Lanier Cansler - President of Cansler Fuqua Solutions, a private consulting company, formerly with DHHS and a state Rep. from Asheville.
  • Mark…

Crucial Conversation Luncheon-Death Penalty (NCPW)

Monday, February 26th, 2007

“Race and the Death Penalty in North Carolina”
with featured speakers

  • Dr. Charles Ogletree, Jr.
  • Dean Jack Boger
  • Rep. Deborah Ross

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HK on J: The People’s General Assembly (NAACP)

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

Historic K(thousands) on Jones Street: The People’s General Assemby

Saturday, February 10, 2007
Arrival at 11 am, Program at 12 pm
Memorial Auditorium in Downtown Raleigh