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OPINION
Op-ed: This rural NC town shows how you can build power from the ground up
| February 13, 2024
Jason Dunkin lives out in the country on the same small plot of land he grew up on. When I met him at his house recently, the rain was beating down hard on the metal roof. He looked out the window toward the road. “I remember my dad and my uncles would pick me up […]
Op-ed: Addressing North Carolina’s childcare crisis
| February 12, 2024
Last year, my campaign launched the “Task Force on Families,” a dedicated effort to make North Carolina a better place to live, work, and raise a family. A key part of that is tackling the childcare crisis facing North Carolina. This initiative brings together a diverse group, including rural and urban healthcare providers, legislators, parents, […]
Op-Ed: Reproductive rights will be a key issue on 2024 ballots
| February 1, 2024
This op-ed initially appeared online at the Capitol Broadcasting Opinion section – www.wral.com/opinion. Last month marked the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade. On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court enabled the citizens of this country to make deeply personal healthcare decisions free from political interference by reinforcing the fundamental […]
Op-ed: School Boards Matter More Than Ever
| January 22, 2024
Access to high quality public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. Unfortunately, North Carolina politicians are attacking public education by gutting funding for schools and sowing distrust in teachers and administrators. This two-pronged assault on public schools robs children of the strong foundational learning they deserve. Statewide funding decisions deeply impact local schools since the biggest slice of […]