Keya Vakil is the deputy political editor at COURIER. He previously worked as a researcher in the film industry and dabbled in the political world.
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45,000 Newly Unemployed People Just Learned Their Senators Sold Millions in Stocks Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Sens. Kelly Loeffler of Georgia and Richard Burr of North Carolina are accused of using their early knowledge of the severity of the coronavirus outbreak to protect their own finances instead of informing the public.
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This Senator Promised the Government Was Ready for Coronavirus. Then He Sold Off Up to $1.7 Million in Stocks.
As head of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Richard Burr would have had access to some of the country’s most highly classified information.
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‘Will My Career Even Exist After This?’
Kymm McLean is a self-employed, professional makeup artist and hair stylist in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has lost 90% of her business because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Why NBA Players Can Get Tested for Coronavirus But You Can’t
A Los Angeles man whose wife died of coronavirus is now in quarantine with symptoms. He still cannot get a test.
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How Americans Are Coming Together to Survive Coronavirus
From direct donations to grocery runs, Americans are still leaning on each other in tough times.
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Senate Votes to Stop DeVos From Further Hurting Defrauded Students
“She made it extremely difficult for these students to get any relief. These schools take the money and run, and the students end up holding the bag with massive debts.”
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Coronavirus Officially Declared a Global Pandemic
“We are deeply concerned both by the alarming levels of spread and severity and by the alarming levels of inaction,” said a World Health Organization official.
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Trump May Bail Out Oil Companies Affected By Coronavirus Outbreak
The White House has reportedly fielded several phone calls from allies in the energy industry who have not only expressed alarm about oil prices, but also cautioned against supporting a paid sick leave policy for workers.
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North Carolina Isn’t Doing Enough to Reduce Emissions, According to New Report
Greenhouse gas emissions in the state have already declined by 22% since 2005, but are only projected to decrease by an additional 3% by 2025, unless the state takes more aggressive action.key
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North Carolina, You Vote on Tuesday! Here’s What You Need to Know.
Unsure of poll hours, whether or not you need an ID, or if you’ll be impacted by the new district lines? We’ve got you covered.



















