Durham advocates: Racism still fuels health disparities, limits food access
Racism rose to the surface as a key factor when community members talked about food insecurity and health disparities at their yearly Healthy Durham summit.…more
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Protests heat up as NC lawmakers return to Raleigh
Raleigh police charge 49 in Poor People’s Campaign for blocking traffic Monday as teachers expected to appear in large numbers Wednesday. GOP lawmakers question motives for protests.…more
Hog farm critics cautiously optimistic after agreement, court victory
Citizen groups and their allies say recent success in court and in Raleigh may help force waste disposal changes at North Carolina hog farms.…more
The Catawba River: A vital artery under mounting pressure
As a rapidly growing population relies on the Catawba River, the pressures generated by human activity threaten the river’s ecology and potentially public health.…more
Sputtering debate over NC internet access may have new urgency
A legislative proposal could overhaul broadband rules. A new report warns of economic and educational disadvantages for communities without high-speed internet access.…more
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