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The debt ceiling is a numerical limit, set by Congress, on how much money the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. Increasing the debt ceiling is a routine congressional task, but Republicans want to hold it hostage to make cuts to Social Security and Medicare, even though failing to raise the limit would…

NC Republicans’ new bill would overhaul how the state and county boards of elections are chosen, giving more power to the General Assembly and creating a system that could snarl decision-making. 

The former Trump official and ex-North Carolina congressman is facing questions about the legitimacy of his state voter registration.

Right-wing commentators and politicians are trying to blame transgender people for America’s mass shooting problem. But their information is bogus.

From abortion to climate change, Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd offer very different positions on issues that will have huge effects on North Carolinians’ day-to-day lives. 

The former vice president spoke out against continued attempts by Trump and other conservatives to falsely describe the 2020 election results as fraudulent.

Madmen, mobsters, and racists took NC to a dark place 123 years ago. I fear Trump-backed insurrectionists would lead us to a similar hell.

Wake Forest’s Shelly Bleiweiss tells his parents’ harrowing story, and explains why it’s important to stand up to bigotry.