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Remembering Dr. Altman: Health Advisor, Professor, and Advocate for Women
Remembering Dr. Stuart Altman, former interim president of Brandeis University, health policy leader, and advocate for women in the workplace.
Funding Rescinded and Restored for US Mental Health and Substance Use Programs
Funding for vital mental health and substance use programs across the US was abruptly cut, then reinstated, causing…
NC Resists $50M Rural School Funding Cut by Trump Administration
North Carolina's Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, sues the US Department of Education over an abrupt termination of…
NC Counters Trump Team’s $50M Cut in Rural Education Funding
North Carolina Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for unlawfully cutting $50 million in funding for rural education services, affecting over 23,000 students.
Black farm advocacy seeds sprout and grow
Elvin and Madeline Eaton, 2025 NC Small Farmers of the Year, face challenges as federal equity programs for farmers…
News Digest
"Gabapentin usage is increasing in the US despite risks. Meanwhile, out-of-pocket costs for GLP-1s rise under Part…
Trump Mixes Politics and Christmas Eve Calls to Children Nationwide
During Christmas Eve phone calls with children, Trump joked about coal and Santa, and touched on energy production and the 2020 election.
Indiana Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Bid for New GOP-Drawn Congressional Map
Indiana Senate rejects a new Republican-drawn congressional map pushed by Trump, marking a rare instance of party…
Free Electric Transition for Hundreds of Low-Income Illinois Families
Jean Gay-Robinson's Chicago home was converted from gas to electricity at no cost, thanks to Illinois' 2021 clean…
Survey Reveals Local Leaders Believe Political Polarization Negatively Impacts Nation
Political polarization is negatively impacting the nation, according to a survey of about 1,400 city and county leaders. 89% of respondents expressed this view, marking an increase from previous research on the topic. Despite this, only 30% of respondents believed such polarization is harming their local communities. The survey also found that…