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Economic warning signs pile up as Trump plans Rocky Mount speech on Friday
Trump’s recent “affordability is a hoax” campaign may not play as well in an area where food prices are soaring and healthcare benefits are set to expire.
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Congressman Don Davis files for reelection in a district Republicans stacked against him
A federal court recently approved a new 2026 election map intended to make it impossible for Davis, the incumbent Democrat, to win. But that Republican calculus may not be as certain as it once seemed.
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NC Republicans pass new congressional map to kick a Black Democrat out of Congress
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.
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Proposed NC voting map would decrease Black representation
North Carolinians are speaking up as state Republicans rush to change the congressional voting map and improve their chances in the midterms next year.
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What would a federal government shutdown mean for North Carolina?
If Congress does not pass a new budget by Wednesday, the federal government will run out of money, and cease many operations. What does that have to do with Republican efforts to kick North Carolinians off their healthcare? We’ve got answers.
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Opinion: The unintended consequences of work requirements for Medicaid are dangerous
Rachel Phipps, a Concord resident and healthcare advocate who has with Lupus and Multiple Sclerosis, relies on Medicaid. The Medicaid work requirements proposed in the new federal budget bill do not reflect the realities facing North Carolinians with difficult-to-manage health conditions, she writes.
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You’re paying taxes today—but are billionaires and big corporations dodging theirs?
Congress is prioritizing the ultra-wealthy and corporate greed over everyday American people this tax season. Now, community organizations across the US are fighting back—here’s how you can get involved.
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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Weeks before they lose their supermajority, NC Republicans vote to take power from Democrats who won in November
The Republican-controlled General Assembly is using a hurricane relief bill as cover to propose several unrelated provisions that take power away from the governor, attorney general, and other offices Democrats won control of in this month’s elections. UPDATE: The NC Senate passed the bill on Wednesday afternoon on party lines, 30 to 19. The legislation…
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North Carolina Democrats rally behind Kamala Harris, praise Biden’s decision to step aside
Several NC Democrats endorsed Kamala Harris on Sunday, including all 168 of the state’s party delegates, Anderson Clayton, the chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, said.
