Politics Video: Kristi Noem’s racist, dehumanizing photo op for the Trump administration Staff Reports April 2, 2025 Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window)X Share on Mail (Opens in new window)Mail Copy link A recent photo op from US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was disturbing. Cardinal & Pine Senior Editor Billy Ball explains why. North Carolina news in one award-winning, free email. Sign up for Cardinal & Pine’s newsletter here. Popular Culture Tiny town in North Carolina honors towering Andre The Giant with roadside marker Education Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC Politics In about face, NC Republicans agree to fund $319 million Medicaid shortfall Politics Video: North Carolina teachers leaving because ‘they can’t afford to stay’ Things To Do Your guide to taking action in North Carolina, April 24-30 Follow Us TikTok YouTube Instagram X Facebook Newest Videos Politics Video: North Carolina teachers leaving because ‘they can’t afford to stay’ Politics Billy Ball Explains NC: Republicans don’t want you to know THIS about rising gas prices Politics Video: Western NC still lacks funds to rebuild after Helene Politics Billy Ball Explains NC: Who’s regulating AI in North Carolina? Politics Video: NC Democrats accuse Michael Whatley of downplaying cost of living crisis