Our Voices
A Shameful Early Voting Plan For Granville County
A so-called ‘compromise’ plan spearheaded by partisan actors doesn’t tell the full story of what happened to Granville County’s early voting sites.
September 9, 2026
Politics
NC Courts
In Greensboro, North Carolinians Call Out Stevens, Newby, Other Judicial Candidates For Raising Money From Child Sex Offender Harvey West
Holding large banners that read “Sarah Stevens Protects Predators” and “Protect Kids Not Predators,” the demonstrators sought to bring public attention to Newby, Stevens, and others’ record of using West’s support to boost their campaigns.
September 2, 2026
Politics
John Blust has delivered for millionaires and big business, his opponent sees a better way forward.
Blust has been in politics for nearly two decades and, despite his messaging, he has not delivered for the people of Guilford County or the state at large. His opponent, Shelly Headen, has a different vision in mind and aims to uplift everyone in Guilford County and beyond.
September 2, 2026
Politics
Three years after betraying her constituents, Tricia Cotham continues to fail Mecklenburg County
Cotham’s party switch enabled a sweeping abortion ban, changes to election laws, a reduction in the powers of the governor, and more money taken out of North Carolina’s public schools, among others. She’s running for re-election against Ken McCool from Matthews.
September 2, 2026
NC Courts
Governor Stein vetoes bill giving Chief Justice unchecked power to suspend justices
Stein’s veto came following an outpouring of veto requests from pro-democracy and good government advocates. In an op-ed, State Senator Woodson Bradley noted that Newby has been called “possibly the most ethically compromised chief justice in the country.”
August 31, 2026
Environment
Chemours, known for decades-long history of dumping PFAS into NC waters, donated to Michael Whatley
For decades, communities along the Cape Fear River have dealt with the consequences of PFAS contamination linked to Chemours. Now, the company at the center of that pollution is also helping fund Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley’s campaign.
August 31, 2026
Health
Trump Administration’s cuts to FDA and USDA have raised food safety risks in North Carolina and the U.S.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak has spurred conversation about the Trump administration’s part in exacerbating this growing public health concern due to cuts to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
August 31, 2026
Politics
North Carolina Finalizes Early Voting Plans for 2026 Midterm Elections
The meeting featured tense debates over whether eliminating Sunday voting could disproportionately affect Black voters, whether students would have adequate access to the polls without voting sites on college campuses, and how much influence the state auditor’s office should have over local election decisions.
August 31, 2026
Politics
A Grieving NC Father Became a Political Prop for a Republican super PAC
Ronald Hayes is a grieving father who has willingly told the story of his son’s murder in the hope that his pain might spare another
August 27, 2026
Economy
From rising costs to health care, here’s how Cooper and Whatley stack up
With costs continuing to dominate kitchen-table conversations, North Carolina voters face a clear choice between two candidates with very different records and priorities on the issues hitting household budgets.
August 26, 2026