My Abortion Saved My Life. Don’t Take This Choice Away From Other Women
Why the Republican Party's wave of anti-abortion restrictions threatens a basic human right.
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2022
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Registering for Democracy: Why Your Vote Matters
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day. In an op-ed, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the president and executive director of NextGen America, highlights the growing importance of young voters.
Sep
2022
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Here’s Where the 14 NC Republicans Running for Congress Stand on Abortion
Several GOP candidates have been obscuring or hiding their position on abortion rights in recent weeks. So we’ve pulled together a race-by-race breakdown on where they stand.
Sep
2022
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How a Last-Minute Deal Brokered by the White House Averted a Costly Rail Strike for N.C.
North Carolina is a major corridor for freight lines, and a strike would have made existing supply-line disruptions even worse across the state and nationally.
Sep
2022
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Butterflies Aren’t Just for Spring: 5 NC Fall Butterflies and Where to Find Them
Some butterflies are disgusting. Some are sneaky. Others are just plain beautiful. And NC is the perfect state to seek them out.
Sep
2022
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Sweets, Spices, and a More Inclusive Wine Community: Here Are 8 Women-Owned Businesses to Shop in Durham
We talked to some of our favorite women-owned businesses about what's inspiring them, what they're listening to, and where they're shopping.
Sep
2022
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Extreme Heat Can Kill, NC. Here’s How to Stay Safe.
Though extreme heat can kill more people than any other weather-related danger, there are still some big misconceptions about the risks.
Sep
2022
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Here’s How Republicans’ Nationwide Abortion Ban Would Affect North Carolina
Five North Carolina reps, including U.S. Senate candidate Ted Budd, cosponsored national abortion ban legislation.
Sep
2022
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North Carolina Republicans Are Overdue for a Reckoning on Jesse Helms
GOP candidates Ted Budd and Richard Dietz were booked to headline a dinner with Helms’ name last weekend. But what does Helms’ bigoted views say about them?
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2022
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Ted Budd Co-Sponsors Bill That Would Ban Abortions Nationwide
The bill has no chance of becoming law under this Congress, but with the election near, it highlights the stark differences between Republicans and Democrats on abortion rights.
14 Gifts Teachers Say They Love Getting During Teacher Appreciation Week, from $0-$20
| April 25, 2023
We asked teachers what Teacher Appreciation Week gifts they love to get. Their answers (plus links) are right here—including free things you can do that’ll mean a lot.
Good News Friday: Here Are 4 Things to Feel Good About Today, NC
| April 21, 2023
An airport that doesn't make us crazy, some good news for the red wolf, and more reasons to raise your spirits.
Paranoia and Guns Mix Together in New Wave of Shootings
| April 21, 2023
Knocking on a door, turning your car around in a driveway, or chasing a ball into your neighbor’s yard can get you shot now, apparently.
The Cotham Effect: Today in the North Carolina General Assembly
| April 19, 2023
The GOP’s new super-majority in the state House has emboldened Republicans to run gleefully toward some of the most contentious policies passed in other conservative states.
‘Children Are Dying.’ A Future NC Teacher Urges Action on Guns
| April 17, 2023
In a powerful speech, a college student told the Wake County School Board that children and teachers were suffering the consequences while elected officials offered only prayers and half-measures.
4 Reasons You Should Be Paying Attention to the Farm Bill
| April 17, 2023
The Farm Bill provides food assistance for 41 million Americans, funds land conservation practices, is a huge source of federal investment in rural communities, and ensures all Americans they have access to a safe, stable supply of food.