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After Trump’s Attacks on Election, Both Parties Vow Orderly Transition
Republicans and Democrats alike pushed back against fears that President Trump would not cede power if he loses the election.
‘Blood on Their Hands’: Americans Who Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19 Blast Government Response
Three Americans who lost family members to COVID-19 blame the US government for failing to prioritize fighting the virus and its lack of leadership.
NC Republicans Have Lost on Medicaid Expansion. They Just Don’t Know It Yet.
A decade after rejecting Medicaid expansion’s in health care for low-income people, the GOP remains opposed, even if most in NC are not.
Tillis, Cunningham Clash on Vaccines, Coronavirus Relief, But Agree on Vote By Mail
With North Carolinians seeking economic, health care relief, Tillis and Cunningham differed on how to deliver it during Monday’s debate.
The Complete Timeline of Athletes Speaking Out Against Racial Injustice Since the Death of George Floyd
Major sports leagues, teams, and individual players have all taken action on civil rights since the killing of George Floyd, continuing the legacy of athletes protesting against injustice.
Massive School Budget Cuts Poised to Disproportionately Affect Students of Color, the Disabled, and Low-Income Students
As schools across the United States struggle to reopen, they are facing huge budget shortfalls caused by the coronavirus pandemic. And the impact isn’t going to be felt evenly.
Why North Carolinians Should Care About Allen Wellons
Democrats are pinning their NC Senate majority hopes on Allen Wellons, an ex-lawmaker with Obama’s endorsement, to win in Senate District 11.
Facing Pepper Spray and Police, RNC Protestors Continued the National Call for Justice
“I don’t even know what to say. It’s not often I’m at a loss for words, but I’m at a loss for words because we continue to see the harm that this administration causes to our community.”
20 Percent of NC Adults Lack Health Insurance. Are Lawmakers Helping?
The coronavirus has exacerbated NC’s healthcare crisis, but the major roadblocks to Medicaid expansion in the state Senate remain.
Take It From a Teacher Raised by 2 Postal Workers, the Attacks on Schools and the USPS Are Linked
As the Trump administration and privatizers dismantle the US Postal Service, public educators can relate to their plight.
Meet the Grammy-Nominated NC Musician Who Played For Protesters at Louis DeJoy’s Home
Joe Troop sang a new song, “A Plea to the US Government to Fully Fund the Postal Service,” in front of Louis DeJoy’s NC home.
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.
UNC-Chapel Hill Cancels In-Person Classes. Staff and Faculty Fume It Didn’t Come Sooner.
After coronavirus clusters emerged on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus, officials to move all classes online and send 4,000 undergraduates home.
These Are the Measures Needed to Reopen Schools, According to an Infectious-Disease Expert
“When positivity rates in a community rise above 3%, schools will likely have to close again.”
‘There Is No Safety Net’: New Report Says 1 in 5 North Carolinians Now Without Health Insurance During Coronavirus Pandemic
A record number of people, including nearly 240,000 in NC, have no health insurance after losing their jobs during coronavirus’ economic carnage.
Charlotte Pride ‘Tearing Down Bridges’ By Banning Police, Mecklenburg Sheriff Says
Charlotte Pride is “tearing down bridges” by banning police at Pride events in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, Mecklenburg County’s sheriff says.
Gov. Cooper And GOP Leaders Agreed On A Billion-Dollar Coronavirus Relief Bill. Here’s What’s In It.
North Carolina bills — backed by GOP and Democrats — allocate federal dollars for schools, small businesses, hospitals, medical research and more.
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.
Coronavirus Has Battered Restaurant Workers Across North Carolina
“The hospitality industry was instantly decimated,” says Margo Metzger of the NC Restaurant and Lodging Association. “There were approximately 18,000 restaurants with 500,000 restaurant workers in the state, 90% of whom have now been laid off.”