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Five Things Gov. Cooper Wants to See NC Get Done This Year
Gov. Roy Cooper called on the state legislature to expand Medicaid, fund education and address racial injustices in his annual “State of the State” address.
Michael Regan Could Become the First Black Man to Head Up the EPA
Regan most recently served as North Carolina’s top environmental regulator, where he oversaw the largest coal ash cleanup in United States history.
She Was in the 6th Grade the Last Time She Watched an Inauguration. Here’s Why She Tuned in for Biden’s.
“I wanted to watch today to see our country being taken over by someone who actually believes in truth and kindness, and who is here to take care of us.”
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.”
Biden to Nation: ‘We’re Looking Ahead to an America That Is Freer and More Just’
Biden delivered a message of unity to the nation, acknowledging the challenges facing the United States and setting out their plan to get to work immediately.
‘Scranton Versus Park Avenue’: How Biden and Trump’s Economic Plans Match Up
Biden’s Pennsylvania upbringing and Amtrak-riding ways are light-years from Trump’s billionaire status. That has real implications for Americans’ wallets.
‘They’re Ready to Vote’: Inside the Push to Turn Out NC’s College Students
Voting among young people surged in NC in the 2018 election. Organizers are hoping for an even bigger windfall in 2020.
‘We Didn’t Vote in 2016’: Why These Young NC Voters Are So Eager to Vote This Year
Three young voters from NC talk about the issues and the candidates that will drive them to the polls this year.
‘I’m Not Ashamed’: Republican Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Blasted for Racist, Homophobic Posts
The Republican candidate for NC lieutenant governor, Mark Robinson, is in a close race with Democrat Yvonne Lewis Holley.
Cartoon: Trump’s Crisis Strategy
President Trump’s strategy to address the deep existential threats facing the world is consistent, to say the least.
Other States Raised Billions Legalizing Marijuana. House Candidate Asks: Why Not NC?
What NC, an agricultural powerhouse with major budget needs, stands to gain by legalizing marijuana, according to one state House candidate.
A Long — Though Incomplete — List of the NC General Assembly’s Many Transgressions
If you’re struggling to remember the many twists and turns of the NC General Assembly, Gene Nichol can do it for you.
What A Clean Energy Economy Could Do For North Carolina
Implementing clean energy is about more than protecting the environment—it also creates equity and fuels economic growth, NC officials say.
READ: The Full Transcript of President Obama’s DNC 2020 Speech Last Night
President Obama delivered a powerful speech on the third night of the 2020 DNC. In it, he called out President Trump’s handling of everything from police brutality to the pandemic, making the case for a Biden-Harris ticket.
Fire Tornadoes and Inland Hurricanes: Extreme Weather Linked to Pollution Is on the Rise
The arctic is burning, much of Iowa was wiped out by powerful wind storms, and California witnessed wildfires, fire tornadoes, and record-setting heat over the weekend.
Trump to Dump Rules That Protect You From Methane
Rolling back emissions rules for oil and gas companies is dangerous for the environment and your health.
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.
The ‘No Corporate PAC Money’ Movement Is Growing. It Could Help Democrats Flip the Senate.
Several leading 2020 Democratic candidates are trying to win back the Senate from Republicans while refusing corporate PAC money.
From The Editor: Our Isolation Goes Beyond Trump, Beyond Coronavirus
Our winter of solitude began long before anyone had ever heard of the Diamond Princess cruise ship, social distancing, or “flattening the curve.”
A Threat Bigger Than Coronavirus Itself
A dangerous health strategy that leaves the American public far from “safe.”
North Carolina Isn’t Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, According to New Report
Greenhouse gas emissions in the state have already declined by 22% since 2005, but are only projected to decrease by an additional 3% by 2025, unless the state takes more aggressive action.key
The Newly Drawn 6th District Favors Democrats. A Republican Is Running Anyway.
Laura Pichardo, the daughter of undocumented Mexican immigrants, believes her party needs “more open-minded representation.”
North Carolina’s Environmental Agency Has Had A Third of Its Budget Cut Since 2008
When a state environmental agency doesn’t have enough staff members and inspectors to check pollution from facilities on a regular basis, violations can go unnoticed, one environmental advocate said.
In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal
Duke Energy, North Carolina’s largest utility, cites the Trump administration’s rollback of air pollution regulations and increases in power demand as factors for betting on coal.
‘Pawns in a political game’: Federal workers in western North Carolina frustrated by government shutdown
Many federal workers in western North Carolina are being furloughed or asked to work without pay, amid a government shutdown that has no end in sight.
11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
Opinion: The broken ‘American Dream’ shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
How Trump’s ‘One, Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact jobs, investment in rural NC
In the mountains of western NC, local renewable energy company Sugar Hollow Solar is already working through contingency plans to avoid laying off staff.
10 things to do in Raleigh for $20 or less
Enjoy a range of fun things to do in Raleigh without breaking the bank.