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NC Republicans pass gerrymandered Congressional map

NC Republicans pass new congressional map to kick a Black Democrat out of Congress

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Heeding orders from President Trump, NC Republicans moved US Rep. Don Davis out of his district, leaving him with virtually no chance of winning re-election.
NC Republicans pass gerrymandered Congressional map

NC Republicans gerrymander election maps, tilting control of Congress in Trump’s favor

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Despite public opposition, NC Republicans vote to gerrymander the state's Congressional map—minimizing the power of Black voters in eastern NC almost certainly ousting eastern NC Democrat Don Davis.
The average cost for job-based family health coverage is now about the same as a new Toyota Corolla hybrid.

A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

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With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get worse.
"No Kings" in North Carolina

Opinion: Yes, protest still matters in America, but what comes after ‘No Kings’ is crucial

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Good protests—like the "No Kings" demonstrations in North Carolina—can be silly, loud, rambunctious, and disorganized. They can be disruptive and even dumb. But they are never, ever pointless.