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23587
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Geary discusses the history of Hamilton Colored School, a historically black school built with funds from Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932). The school offered grades 1 through 12, a rare opportunity for African American children in the early 1900s.
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A fast-track bill called the Trade Promotion Authority came to the House floor. If the bill is passed, it would create special interest legislation for elites, ultimately protecting corporations from national regulation.
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The Moral Majority of the late twentieth century held to the conservative principles of pro-family values, pro-life, and pro-American. However, with the Charleston tragedy, Supreme Court decisions, and Pope Francis' encyclical during the month of June 2015, a new Moral Majority is emerging--liberalism.
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Republicans in North Carolina have made numerous attempts to impede certain groups from voting. Their latest effort is House Bill 589, which would require a driver's license or photo ID to vote.
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By the start of the fiscal year, July 1, 2015, Republicans in General Assembly have yet to pass a state budget for North Carolina. North Carolina locals fear that budget talks will be postponed and come too late for state schools to be able budget appropriately.
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23950
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Aldona Wos left in August as the secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Those who oppose the secretary were happy she left and argued she hurt rather than helped Medicaid for North Carolinians.
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Anti-death penalty crusader Steve Dear stepped down from his position as Executive Director of People of Faith Against the Death Penalty, an organization in the Triangle that fights for social justice.
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23965
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Governor McCrory comes under fire as critics argue he does not understand the importance of Medicaid or Medicaid budget expansion.
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23973
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Geary reflects on the Columbia, South Carolina rally for Bernie Sanders, one of the 2016 Presidential candidates. The author discusses Bernie's accomplishments and status in the running.
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24121
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The average age of Raleigh City Council Members is 58, but in the fall 2015 election, there are young challengers. These men and women aspire to improve the transit system and Raleigh's growth patterns, among other things.
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Learning Together is a preschool in Raleigh that incorporates a basic formula of nine special-needs kids, ages 3-5, in a classroom with nine others of similar ages. The program has been active since 1975, but continues to face funding challenges. In 2015, Enloe High School’s Student Council raised $118,000 for Learning Together, providing a much-needed service of monetary assistance as well as volunteer time.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina lost money in 2015 because of Obamacare. CEO Brad Wilson says that they may stop selling policies under the Affordable Care Act if losses continue. Question over health care reform remain on how we get from Obamacare to single-payer, either with a public option or Medicare buy-ins.
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Despite dismal events, 2015 was a year for restoring hope that the future will be better. The year saw real headway at the presidential-election level thanks to Bernie Sanders, and there is more effort to address climate change. Raleigh has pledged to get serious about affordable housing and Wake County proposed a high-quality bus transit using a half-cent sales tax.
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Learning Together is an inclusive preschool for kids with disabilities or from disadvantaged backgrounds in Southeast Raleigh. This year Enloe High School’s student council raised $100,000 for Learning Together and presented them the donation at their annual charity ball.
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27056
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If Governor Pat McCrory wins the upcoming election, it would leave the Republicans in total command of the three branches of state government. The only way the Democrats will get a say is by knocking out McCrory while also winning enough legislative seats to uphold gubernatorial vetoes by his Democratic replacement, either Attorney General Roy Cooper or Durham attorney Ken Spaulding.
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