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State republicans could win legislative supermajority in election, might limit abortion

By Maddie Singleton | October 11

Although the North Carolina U.S. Senate race may be drawing the most attention, the 2022 midterm elections will also determine control of the North Carolina ...

What you need to know about crisis pregnancy centers in North Carolina

By Gowri Abhinanda | October 11

Crisis Pregnancy Centers provide emotional support programs to individuals struggling with the decision to either continue or terminate a pregnancy. They ...

Column: It's a privilege to be able to consume media critically

By Juliana Chiaramonte | October 4

"Social media has definitely lowered the standard for current events reporting, but networks like Fox News or CNN aren’t much better, nor are newspapers. ...

Column: This is the most important midterm election of our generation.

By Tanner Arter | October 4

"We saw the writing on the wall, the foreshadowing of a rollback in several decades of progress. It all unfolded earlier this summer. Republicans holding ...

Here's what you need to know about the NC Court of Appeals elections for seats 10 and 11

By Audrey Kashatus | September 28

For seat 10, the race is between incumbent Republican Judge John Marsh Tyson and his Democratic challenger Judge Gale Adams and for seat 11 the race includes ...

North Carolina to tax student loan forgiveness as income

By Madelyn Van Meter | September 21

In North Carolina, student loan forgiveness will be taxed as income under state law, the N.C. Department of Revenue announced Aug. 31. Loan forgiveness ...

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N.C. General Assembly reconvenes for 'skeletal' sessions before midterm election

By Phoebe Martel | September 21

Both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly reconvened on Sept. 20 for a three-day procedural session, in which they'll discuss unfinished business, ...

UNC, Warren County residents commemorate anniversary of environmental justice movement

By Gabriel Morrison | September 6

This month, on the 40th anniversary of the environmental justice protests, Warren County residents are partnering with UNC's Wilson Library to commemorate ...

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'Another attempt at voter suppression': NC commission rejects restrictions on poll watchers

By Ian Walniuk | September 6

The NCSBE voted unanimously on Aug. 16 to approve restrictions on the conduct of precinct officials and poll observers at voting locations. This vote ...

Column: Abortion isn't just a women's issue

By Sophie Teague | August 31

"Introducing gender-inclusive language and mindsets into abortion discussions is a crucial step to take to make these conversations a safe place for all ...

Op-ed: Students for Justice in Palestine respond to recent DTH column's removal

August 31

"Unless expressing unequivocal support, criticism of Israel is invariably maligned as “antisemitic,” as the response to DTH’s article demonstrates." ...

'Akin to murder': North Carolinians speak out as legislators debate Medicaid expansion

By Ian Walniuk | August 31

Mike Danforth is one of many North Carolinians who have lost their lives because they lack insurance. A 2019 study by the National Bureau of Economic ...

Attorney General Josh Stein facing potential prosecution in ongoing dispute over 2020 ad

By Ian Walniuk | August 29

The controversy pertains to an advertisement from Stein’s 2020 reelection campaign against O’Neill. In the advertisement, Stein claimed that O’Neill ...

Editorial: Student loans are paused – but we need more.

By Editorial Board | August 29

"We, as students, run the risk of fitting into one or more of these categories. While it's easy to just suggest that our student loans be forgiven, it's ...

Congress passes Inflation Reduction Act, challenges remain for Orange County residents

By Harrison Gummel | August 24

The Inflation Reduction Act supports solutions to soaring inflation, but unequal challenges remain Orange County residents, with high food and gas prices ...

Majority of UNC conservative students censor political views in the classroom

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 23

Campuses across the UNC System do not always establish an atmosphere that promotes free expression, according to a recent report produced by UNC-Chapel ...

Column: I'm tired of pretending

By Layla Peykamian | August 21

"Our male friends arrive and hop into the conversation. When we explain what we’re discussing, one nods, saying he heard about the news a couple days ...

N.C. Green Party to appear on the ballot in midterm elections after controversy

By Elizabeth Egan | August 14

After allegations of fraud and a past denial of certification by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the N.C. Green Party was recently certified ...

What Orange County voters need to know about the primary winners for the 2022 midterm elections

By Ethan E. Horton | July 26

The 2022 midterm elections are less than four months away, and races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the N.C. General Assembly ...

Here's how Gov. Cooper's executive order protects abortion access in N.C.

By Maddie Singleton and Sarah Choi | July 12

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order protecting access to abortion in North Carolina at a press conference on Wednesday. The order states that patients ...