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NC underfunds mental health. It hits trans kids the hardest.
When North Carolina lawmakers allocated $835 million to shore up mental health infrastructure in 2023, none of the money was allocated to meet the specific needs of trans patients.
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To lower the cost of expensive drugs, Biden targets Big Pharma’s patents
Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs that have been developed with the help of taxpayer money and letting competitors make them in hopes of driving down the cost.
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Black voters file federal lawsuit challenging NC Senate map
Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue said the lawsuit provides “a glimmer of hope” to Black voters in eastern North Carolina.
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NC Republicans propose ‘unfair’ new congressional maps to wipe out Democrats
Gov. Roy Cooper blasted the proposed maps as “gerrymandering on steroids” by Republicans who “have used race and political party to create districts that are historically discriminatory and unfair.”
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Biden Administration Launches Effort to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Scores
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people’s credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people.
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Workers Strike Against Big 3 Automakers for First Time in History
The strikes will likely chart the future of the union and of America’s homegrown auto industry at a time when US labor is flexing its might and the companies face a historic transition from building internal combustion automobiles to making electric vehicles.
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With Thousands of Child Care Programs at Risk of Closing, Democrats Press for More Money
A June report found that without additional money, about 70,000 child care programs would probably have to shut down after this month.
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Former NC Supreme Court Justice Enters Democratic Primary for Governor
Michael Morgan contends he is the most qualified to lead the Tar Heel state after serving on the bench for more than 30 years in four different judgeships.
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Cooper Appoints Former Voting Rights Attorney to NC Supreme Court
Before she became a judge, Allison Riggs had been heavily involved for more than a decade in litigation to block Republican redistricting maps and laws requiring photo identification to cast ballots.
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As Strikes Continue, Biden Administration Highlights its Pro-Union Agenda
The administration’s show of support comes as unprecedented worker organizing — from strike authorizations to work stoppages — hit multiple industries this year, including, transportation, entertainment, hospitality and health care.
