Tag: North Carolina
Trump’s false claims about Hurricane Helene response draw fire from NC...
The Charlotte Observer issued a pointed editorial denouncing Trump’s false claims and warning that such disinformation is hampering recovery efforts.
Did a North Carolina Democratic lawmaker throw the party under the...
Tricia Cotham’s defection to the Republican Party has deep roots in the right-wing “school choice” movement.
How a small North Carolina community is pushing back on pollution
A new group of allies is fighting a proposed asphalt plant that threatens their health and their homes.
Federal judge blocks NC’s voter id law, citing state’s ‘sordid history’...
Judge Loretta Biggs said the law's provision preventing voters from showing public assistance ID cards to vote was “particularly suspect.”
Deputy suspended after assaulting student on video
"School and district officials are working closely and in full cooperation with the local authorities to address this matter consistent with school board policy and state laws.”
Fatal natural gas explosion rocks Durham, NC
"They tell us gas is safe but it's clearly not."
How to reinvent a rural economy $100 at a time
An old North Carolina mill town turns small individual investments into bigger returns.
We won’t let them take away our right to vote
"We are the Many, and they are Few – and if we decide to stand together, to make our voices heard, no one and nothing will stop us."
Recent disasters reveal racial discrimination in FEMA aid process
But if the FEMA response to recent disasters is any indication, storm victims could face barriers in securing federal aid – especially if they're not white.
NC Lagoons hold billions of gallons of hog feces. The hurricane...
Even if the storm weakens, experts warn Hurricane Florence could kill thousands of farm animals and trigger catastrophic waste spills from sewage treatment plants, hog waste lagoons and chicken farms.
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What are republics, exactly? It’s a good time to learn
Republican ideals have evolved over millennia, shaping governance across the globe. Modern republics continue to adapt, but face challenges in upholding their foundational principles.
JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.
The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations
Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.
Trump expected to appoint Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, drawing alarm over aggressive...
Known for his strident foreign policy positions, Rubio has consistently backed increased U.S. intervention abroad.
Removing hydropower dams can restore ecosystems, build climate resilience, and restore tribal lands
Hydropower dams, initially celebrated as feats of engineering, are now scrutinized for their negative environmental and societal impacts.