Coronavirus Is Trump’s Vietnam — And He’s Already Lost
Donald Trump did not create the novel coronavirus. But the coronavirus belongs to him now.
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2020
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40 Coronavirus Testing Sites Lose Federal Funding Even Though Tests Are Still Hard to Get
The decision to end funding for these sites could exacerbate the existing shortage of COVID-19 tests just as many states are hurtling toward their peak in cases.
Apr
2020
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Experts Predicted a Coronavirus Pandemic as Far Back as 2017. Trump Ignored Them.
The Trump administration ignored warning signs, failed to adequately prepare for PPE shortages, botched the rollout of tests, and repeatedly downplayed the severity of the coronavirus.
Apr
2020
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Black Communities Will Be Disproportionately Affected If States Have to Ration Coronavirus Care
The effects of environmental, economic, and political discrimination have left African Americans with higher risks of chronic conditions, moving them further down the list of priority patients.
Apr
2020
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Western NC Volunteers Sew Thousands of Desperately Needed Masks to Help Rural Hospitals
Joy Boothe knows actions speak louder than good wishes. When the Yancey County resident read about the growing shortage of N95 surgical masks, she sewed a dozen to donate to her healthcare provider friends. ...
Apr
2020
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Trump Says It’s OK for Him to Vote Absentee But ‘Dangerous’ for Anyone Else
Trump voted by mail just last month, but he says other people who do it are cheaters.
Apr
2020
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Should I Wear A Mask? Can I Leave My Home? We Answer Your Quarantine Questions.
The federal government’s lack of a cohesive response has forced states to adopt their own rules and create a patchwork system of “stay-at-home” orders and other public health measures.
Apr
2020
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Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Benie Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee.
Apr
2020
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Gov. Cooper Isn’t Sure If He’s Going to Extend Social Distancing Orders — Yet
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper says officials “just don’t know” yet if the state will need to extend its stay-at-home order into May to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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2020
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Trump Removes Watchdog in Charge of Overseeing Coronavirus Relief Package
Trump removed the inspector general who was the chair of a special oversight board intended to help businesses and individuals affected by the coronavirus.
Teacher Turnover in NC Dropped Slightly. But Don’t Pat Yourself on the Back GOP.
| December 11, 2020
A NC educator says the modest drop in teacher turnover happened despite Republican lawmakers, not because of them.
Panel Vote Puts Pfizer COVID Vaccine Before FDA for Final Approval
| December 10, 2020
Government advisers determined that the benefits of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is safe and effective, clearing the way for final FDA approval of the shot this week.
Refusing to Return to the Classroom? Here’s What Every Teacher Needs to Know.
| December 10, 2020
Coronavirus or not, some NC districts want students and teachers back. NCAE President Tamika Walker Kelly explains teachers' rights.
Biden Rode to Victory on a Wave of Black Votes. Now Leaders Want Results.
| December 9, 2020
Civil rights leaders played a pivotal role in delivering Joe Biden’s victory. Now they’re asking the president-elect to make good on campaign promises to fight structural disparities.
Incoming NC Schools Superintendent Catherine Truitt: Testing Decision Is Out Of My Hands
| December 9, 2020
Many are fired up about plans to force NC students back into school for federally-required testing despite a coronavirus surge.
Roy Cooper Is No Unicorn. Here’s How Other NC Democrats Can Win Like Him.
| December 9, 2020
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper outperformed most NC Democrats in the 2020 election. There is a lesson in this for the party.