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VP Kamala Harris on How Fixing Roads, Bridges, Pipes, and the Internet Can Help NC
The vice president came to North Carolina to show how the American Jobs Plan waiting for congressional approval could bolster the nation’s economy and more.
Biden’s COVID Relief Plan Is a Huge Deal for Women. Here’s How.
Study after study has found that women, particularly women of color, have borne the brunt of the pandemic’s economic toll, losing jobs and leaving the workforce in alarming numbers.
These Moms Want Biden to Focus on Undoing the Damage Inflicted by the Trump Administration
“I’d like to see him respond to the pandemic in an educated way. I don’t need him to solve COVID, but I’d like to see him respond to it thoughtfully vs. ignore it or call it fake news.”
Don’t Toss the Gravy: Tips for Staying Calm During Thanksgiving When Your Relatives Have Trash Politics
Whether online or in person, Thanksgiving gatherings are likely to be politically tense this year. Here’s how to keep peace with more strident relatives and speak up without ruining dinner, too.
In Historic Showing, Half of NC Voters May Cast Their Ballots by Day’s End Wednesday
How a divisive partisan election and the coronavirus pandemic are impacting staggering early voting turnout in NC.
I’m a NC Teacher. You Should Vote as if Public Education is at Stake.
It’s been a punishing decade for NC teachers like myself. Here’s why I’m voting to remove lawmakers who want to dismantle public education.
Cunningham Moves Forward with US Senate Campaign
The Democratic US Senate candidate looks to refocus his campaign after a turbulent week in the pivotal race.
Biden Speaks with Rev. Barber: ‘Everyone’s Entitled to Be Treated with Dignity and Respect’
With Trump absent, Joe Biden tells the NC civil rights leader that he’ll tackle the coronavirus, address economic and racial injustice.
I’m Not Eligible to Vote. That’s Why I Work To Make Sure Others Do.
An immigrant living in NC says her father is the only family member eligible to vote, so she makes sure others know what’s at stake.
Decision to Keep Confederate Statue Boils Up in Triad State Senate Race
A Democrat candidate for an open legislative seat questions his GOP opponent on Confederate decision.
Disillusioned NC Republicans Call for a Future Without Trump
Longtime Tar Heel Republicans, and several nationally-prominent conservatives, face off against the RNC with their own anti-Trump convention.
Experts Warn of ‘Dramatic Increase’ in Suicides as Unemployment and Evictions Continue
And Republicans are still refusing to pass a bill to extend federal unemployment benefits and a federal moratorium on evictions.
COVID-19 Treatment Is Expensive. Under Biden’s Plan, Patients Wouldn’t Have to Pay for It.
Trump and Biden clash on a coronavirus plan, particularly how much patients should have to pay for COVID treatment and vaccines.
With Trump Coming to Town for Scaled-Back RNC, Charlotte Might Shut Down Nearby Homeless Encampment
Residents of Charlotte’s “Tent City” homeless encampment might be forced to move when a downsized Republican National Convention comes next month.
As Biden Announces $2 Trillion Jobs Plan, NC’s Economy Continues to Flounder During the Pandemic
As unemployment claims surge in NC, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has announced a $2 trillion jobs plan.
Asheville City Council Apologizes, Approves Reparations for Black Residents
City leaders recognized the WNC city’s role in slavery and segregation and pledged to invest in projects addressing racial inequities. In a historic move, the Asheville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to provide reparations for the city’s Black residents....
Trump Tweets Conspiracy Theory About 75-Year-Old Man Assaulted by Police
Hundreds of videos show police escalating violence at protests, yet the president is still trying to blame antifa.
Medic Training, Legal Aid, and Counseling: How Protesters Lift Each Other Up
While social media and the increased adoption of newer technologies have facilitated greater coordination between organizers in cities across the country, Charlotte can thank its history of civil unrest for stronger coordination between activists.
The 59 Worst Lies Trump Told About Coronavirus in the Past Month
Trump has been holding daily coronavirus briefings since March 14 — and he’s told numerous lies in the process. Here are some of the worst ones from the past month.