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Trump to States: Crack Down on Sanctuary Cities or I’ll Hold Back Coronavirus Aid
Immigrants rights advocates and Democratic lawmakers accused the president of using exploiting a pandemic to further his anti-immigrant agenda.
Returning NC Lawmakers Face ‘Overwhelming’ Coronavirus Challenge. Here’s What They’re Considering.
Billions of dollars at stake as lawmakers and Gov. Cooper consider education, healthcare, unemployment relief.
Coronavirus Gives Us A Moment To Hit Reset On Injustice. Here’s How We Get It Done
As NC General Assembly returns to Raleigh, one state lawmaker says they have an opportunity to make a better version of North Carolina.
McConnell’s Refusal to Help States and Cities Could Plunge U.S. Into Depression, Experts Say
Pleas for help have gone largely unanswered thus far, even though a lack of action could lead to steep cuts in state and local services such as education, housing, and health programs
Cooper: NC Schools Will Remain Closed for the Rest of the School Year
"We don't make this decision lightly," said Cooper. The governor expects schools to be ready to return in August. COVID-19 will keep North Carolina schools closed for the remainder of the academic year, Gov. Roy Cooper said Friday, with remote learning to continue for...
‘Not All of Them Can Do Zoom’: NC Students Face Huge Inequalities as Coronavirus Closes Schools
With NC schools shuttered, COVID-19 touched off a debate about the lack of broadband infrastructure in some parts of the state and educational equality.
How a Wave of Disinformation Fueled the Pandemic Protests
How did Michigan, Facebook, the Tea Party and the DeVos family lay the groundwork for a national wave of protesters’ defiance in the face of pandemic response?
Women Are Losing Their Jobs More Than Men Due To Coronavirus. Here’s Why.
Women may account for more than 55% of unemployment claims filed between mid-March and April 4, according to an analysis by the Economic Policy Institute.
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.
Schools, Voting, and Unemployment: What NC Democrats Want To Spend Millions in Coronavirus Relief On
NC Dems unveiled millions in proposed spending on COVID-19 relief, including expanded unemployment benefits, public school cash and boosted absentee voting.
North Carolina Nurses Are Risking Their Lives, and They Want a Union
Nurses at Mission Health in Asheville, North Carolina want a union. The pandemic only makes them more certain that one is necessary.
‘The Driving Force Is Institutionalized Racism’: Black North Carolinians Are Getting Hit Hard By COVID-19
African-Americans make up less than a quarter of the state’s population, but nearly 40 percent of its confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths.
NC Tourism Industry Doesn’t Want Schools to Open for Summer
With the COVID-19 pandemic shuttering K-12 schools across North Carolina, state leaders will soon consider ways to make up weeks of lost instruction time. But tourism advocates aren’t waiting to make their case for maintaining students’ traditional summer break.
Photos: A Gross Look at Why Americans Need to Stop Flushing Disposable Wipes
In Macomb County, Michigan, people flushing disposable wipes is wreaking havoc on the Red Run Drain. Experts say coronavirus germs could linger on these wipes washing up into residents’ backyards.
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.”
Did Britney Spears Just Call for a General Strike on Instagram?
Hinting further that she may hold radical politics, Spears signed off her caption with three rose emojis, the official symbol of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Gov. Cooper Cancels School Through Mid-May. Hair Salons and Gyms Must Close, Too.
The governor also said he would issue a new executive order that would make it a misdemeanor for assemblies of more than 50 people.
10 Ways to Lower Your “Coronavirus Stress” Now
Alarming headlines about COVID-19 have many feeling anxious. We promise this is not one of them.
Senate Votes to Stop DeVos From Further Hurting Defrauded Students
“She made it extremely difficult for these students to get any relief. These schools take the money and run, and the students end up holding the bag with massive debts.”
We Asked 4 North Carolinians Why They’re Voting on Super Tuesday. This Is What They Told Us.
“Healthcare reform is a major issue for us,” one mom said. “College affordability, climate change, and criminal justice reform are also major issues we often discuss at our dinner table.”
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
Meet the Victims’ Rights Advocate Running for Congress in District 2
Monika Johnson-Hostler is a Wake County School Board member and executive director of the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault, and she wants your vote.
Everything You Need to Know About the Silent Sam Deal That Was Thrown Out
The University of North Carolina System struck a deal with the Sons of Confederate Veterans to transfer ownership of the statue to the group. A judge threw that deal out last week.
1 Million People Are Uninsured in North Carolina. The GOP Keeps Blocking Bills to Help.
If lawmakers expanded Medicaid, 634,000 people—59% of the state’s uninsured population—would gain health care coverage by 2022.
North Carolina Workers Are Fed Up With the State’s $7.25 Minimum Wage
In 2019, Democratic lawmakers introduced at least seven bills to raise the state’s minimum wage, but not a single one received a committee hearing, let alone a vote, in the Republican-controlled legislature.
Thousands Marched in Raleigh to Call for Change. We Talked to Four People About Why.
“If we don’t come together and vote—vote—we’re going to be in a hell of a mess,” one 70-year-old woman said.
Tired of Cutbacks and Low Pay, North Carolina Teachers Consider Striking
The North Carolina Association of Educators is gauging interest to see how far teachers are willing to go to push back against draconian cuts to public education.
The Alarming Reality of America’s Elder Care Crisis
Many people believe Medicare will cover long-term care costs, such as fees associated with going into a nursing home. It doesn’t.