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VIDEO: If NC’s so gerrymandered, why should I vote? Here’s why.
Gerrymandering in North Carolina has no effect on your votes in statewide and national races — like the governor’s election and the presidential election.
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Bill Clinton tells Raleigh crowd they could decide the election as he rallies for Kamala Harris
The 42nd president of the United States capped off a four-day visit to eastern North Carolina with a stop in downtown Raleigh. Clinton detailed the dangers of Donald Trump potentially returning to the White House and laid out how Kamala Harris would work to solve the country’s problems.
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Examining Dan Bishop’s ties to far-right extremists, conspiracy theorists, and Jan. 6 rioters
Bishop has ties to groups and individuals who’ve spread racist, anti-Semitic, and anti-Muslim conspiracy theories; denounced the separation of church and state; gotten into online arguments with the Auschwitz Memorial; and tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
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Opinion: PFAS contamination is endangering our local farmers. A bill in Congress would empower them to address the crisis
PFAS gets into our water when solvents and firefighting foam are used on military bases, or when companies like Chemours manufacture certain products. We now know this pollution has also made its way into our soils, foods, and even in our air.
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How Dan Bishop could target abortion rights as NC attorney general
In post-Roe America, states now have the final say on reproductive rights. If Dan Bishop were to be elected North Carolina attorney general, his past votes and comments suggest he would seek to use the power of his position to restrict access.
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Election officials vs. election observers vs. election campaigners: What’s the difference?
Election officials, observers, and campaigners have very specific jobs throughout the election process. Here’s what you need to know about each.
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Opinion: Next year, your closest abortion clinic could be abroad
Last year, more than 171,000 Americans were forced to leave their homes and travel across state lines for an abortion. That’s nearly a fifth of all Americans who needed abortion care in 2023 — and more than twice as many people who had to do the same in 2019. It’s yet another jarring statistic…
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Kamala Harris proposed a plan to help small business owners. Trump’s plan could send their costs through the roof.
Vice President Kamala Harris intends to support small business owners and entrepreneurs by reducing their expenses and increasing their access to capital. Trump’s tariff proposal, however, could cause small businesses’ costs to rise.
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.
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‘This is war.’ Michele Morrow suggests violence may be necessary if Trump loses in November
Michele Morrow, the Republican candidate to lead North Carolina’s public schools, wrote in a recent message to fellow Republicans that “we either willingly fight now, or we will be forced to fight on Nov 6th,” the day after Election Day. “This is war, ladies and gentlemen,” she wrote.
