Gov. Cooper Announces Program to Increase Internet Connectivity
Gov. Roy Cooper visited Charlotte recently to kick off closing the digital divide for people living in affordable housing thanks to an FCC Grant of
June 13, 2023
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Fort Bragg to drop Confederate namesake for Fort Liberty, part of US Army base rebranding
Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the United States, has officially been renamed Fort Liberty. In an effort to become inclusive and
June 13, 2023
Economy
Students And Young Farmworkers Renew Calls To Oppose Harmful ICE Bill
Students and young farmworkers from across the state are condemning the discriminatory House Bill 10, which would require sheriffs to cooperate with Immigration and Customs
June 12, 2023
Politics
NCGOP Once Again Lets Their Racism Show, This Time With a Racist Tweet About Rev. William Barber II
The North Carolina Republican Party is in trouble – again – for letting their racism show out in the open. Just a week after two
June 12, 2023
Health
3 Months After Passing NC Senate, House Now Discussing Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
Medical marijuana legalization is one of the highest polling programs in North Carolina and there is significant support among all political groups.
June 9, 2023
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NC Pediatrician Shares Sobering Facts About Gun Violence
A report from the Child Fatality Task Force found that from 2012 through 2021, more than 600 children ages 17 and younger died from firearm-related injuries in NC.
June 9, 2023
Politics
Rev. William Barber, 100+ Protesters Show Up at NCGA to Protest Republicans’ Horrendous Budget Bills
“We know they might outvote us but that’s not why we mobilize,” Barber said in his speech. “We mobilize so what they’re doing is not done in the dark… We’re going to wear your hind parts out on Election Day.”
June 8, 2023
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Black Infant and Maternal Mortality Rates in NC, Across the South Are the Worst in the Nation
In Florida and North Carolina, the Black infant mortality rate is more than twice as high as it is for white babies. North Carolina ranks as the 10th worst state for infant deaths.
June 8, 2023
Education
NC Republicans’ Private School Voucher Bill Would Be A Disaster For Public Education
Senate Bill 406 would divert over $2.2 billion of taxpayer money for private school vouchers over the next 10 years.
June 7, 2023
NCGOP’s New Voting Bill Was Taken Nearly Word-for-Word From Group Run by Election-Denying Trump Lawyer
North Carolina Republicans are working in lock-step with Donald Trump’s election deniers to silence voters in our state.
June 7, 2023