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Trump Nominates Ex-WWE Head, Voucher Proponent as Education Secretary
Former WWE chief executive Linda McMahon has been nominated by the president-elect as secretary of the Department of Education, despite her relative obscurity in education circles.
NC Republicans Override Cooper’s Veto, Allocate Billions to School Vouchers
The North Carolina Senate has overridden Governor Cooper's veto of HB 10. The bill will expand the state’s private…
Finding Working-Class Representation: Election Proves Leaders Should Reflect…
Growing up at construction sites, the author learned the value of expertise from those doing the work. They discuss…
NC Lawmakers Prioritize Immigration Fears, School Vouchers Over Infrastructure
NC communities grapple with underfunded schools and lead-contaminated water as the state's Republican leadership focuses on immigration laws and private school vouchers.
Western NC Seeks Increased Support as General Assembly Reconvenes
Post-Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina is in dire need of financial support for the recovery of the region.…
Concerns over Trump’s Choice of RFK Jr. for US Public Health Lead
Trump's Health Secretary nominee, RFK Jr., aims to remove fluoride from water, increase raw milk access and…
Post-Trump Election, Hate and Harassment Against Women Increases
After Trump's re-election, the phrase "your body, my choice" increased in use by 4,600% on social media, highlighting a surge in online harassment of women.
Voters Reject Private School Vouchers When Given Choice
Election-day voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska rejected private school choice ballot measures, showing an…
Why are NC’s 2024 provisional ballots still uncounted?
Voter ID requirements and the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene could influence the outcome of close races in…
Trump’s Administration Nominees to Date
In his second term, Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as chief of staff, and plans to nominate Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Kristi Noem for Homeland Security secretary.