Politics
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What Ricky Hurtado’s Big Win in Alamance County Means for NC Latinos
A longtime NC advocate for Latino residents says the state is reckoning with a powerful new bloc of voters that could change party politics.
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The Search for Silver Linings in a Disastrous Election for NC Educators
A Charlotte educator explains why the 2020 election in NC was such a crushing defeat for many teachers, and offers at least one silver lining.
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‘A Really Powerful Witness’: How Nida Allam Became NC’s First Muslim Woman in Elected Office
From tragedy to advocacy to the 2020 election, behind her rise to becoming a trailblazer in NC politics with big goals.
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From a Teacher: Why 2020 Election in NC Will Leave Many With Buyer’s Remorse
Voters in NC can expect GOP winners at the state and federal level to invest more in school choice and less in public education.
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NC Voter Turnout Was Good. But Here’s Why We Can Do Much Better.
NC reported nearly 75% voter turnout in 2020. But millions of North Carolinians are still not participating in our elections.
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Joe Biden is Pushing Closer to Victory in Race for the White House
President Trump pushing case in court in some states, but Joe Biden seems likely to win the race for the White House.
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As President Trump Prepares Legal Challenges, Progressive NC Groups Demand Every Vote Is Counted
Hundreds of marchers moved through downtown Durham, NC Wednesday less than 24 hours after polls closed, demanding the state count every vote.
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‘Too Close to Call’: What You Need to Know About NC’s Closely Contested Election Results
The presidential race and numerous others NC election results are still up in the air. Be patient, trust the process.
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Riding With Kamala Harris: Inside the Biden Campaign’s Closing Arguments in Eastern NC
Why eastern NC, the place where I’m from, plays host to Kamala Harris’ final points on income inequality, healthcare, and racial injustice.
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‘Your Vote Is Safe—Just Exercise It,’ Says Former NC Supreme Court Justice
A retired Republican NC Supreme Court justice on why you should dismiss President Trump’s fear-mongering about ‘illegitimate’ voting.
