Opinion
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Op-Ed: This November, we decide what is best for our families, and we won’t go back.
Vice President Harris and Governor Walz have strong track records of fighting for reproductive rights, increasing access to affordable health care, and supporting policies that help families thrive.
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Opinion: Protecting Homeownership as Wake County Grows
Wake County is at a critical juncture. As its skyline rises and new residents flood in, long-term community members face an increasingly unaffordable housing market.
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Opinion: You should decide when, if, or how to start a family. Not Donald Trump.
I’ve traveled across the state this summer to talk to voters about what’s at stake in the upcoming election. One of the many obstacles facing North Carolinians this November is misinformation, particularly around where candidates stand on important issues. We need to set the record straight on what Donald Trump plans to do if he…
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Opinion: Female Candidates—and Voters—Benefit from Rural Candidate Information Project
The Fall 2023 municipal election was a pretty good one for women candidates in my county, which is significant in a state given a grade of “D” on the 2023 Gender Parity Index. The index, which is compiled annually by RepresentWomen, measures the share of women holding elective office at all levels. While we didn’t…
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Op-Ed: Why the freedom to join a union is the freedom I’m celebrating this Fourth of July
A longtime advocate for North Carolina workers on why the fight for labor rights is as American as apple pie.
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Opinion: How North Carolina fails its farmworkers
This isn’t just a rhetorical question. It carries real consequences for the González Mendoza family—and thousands of H2-A visa recipients across the state. North Carolina is home to the fifth-most H2-A workers in the country, nearly 15,000 migrants who labor in the agricultural sector with few protections.
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Op-Ed: The North Carolina Senate’s only LGBTQ member on the importance of representation in politics
When we talk about representation, it’s not just about having a seat at the table; it’s about the real impact we can make through our work. Having LGBTQ+ members and allies in our legislature means we can sponsor legislation that could truly impact our community.
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Op-Ed: What is Christ-like when it comes to reproductive health? NC pastor shares story
Radical right-wing Republicans in the state of North Carolina want to limit women’s reproductive healthcare even more than they already have. The Republican candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson, consistently shows a complete disregard and disrespect for women and for women’s healthcare.
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Op-Ed: We must preserve the right to access contraception
Alongside abortion, contraception is the other pillar of sexual and reproductive healthcare. These services are critical to ensuring we are free to make decisions about our own bodies and lives with dignity and respect.
