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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

NC: Peace/Non-Violence

Some evangelical Christians have fueled pro-Trump rhetoric that has taken on a life of its own, even as Donald Trump leaves office. (Fibonacci Blue/Wikimedia Commons)
Faith Communities Reflect on a Post-Trump Future

RALEIGH, N.C. -- As a new administration began its work, faith leaders said there is opportunity for religious communities to tamper down on …

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The Beth El congregation in Durham returns to its synagogue after worshiping for more than a year at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church. (Beth El Synagogue)
NC Church, Synagogue Leaders Celebrate Sharing Worship Space

DURHAM, N.C. — A Jewish congregation in Durham has returned to its synagogue after worshiping for more than a year at a local Presbyterian …

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Peaceful Schools North Carolina has implemented its program in several Durham schools. (Krissy Venosdale/Flickr)
Give Peace a Chance: NC Schools Take New Approach

DURHAM, N.C. - Thousands of North Carolina children have their first day of school this week, and while the emphasis is on academics, more educators …

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This weekend, thousands will hear a message of
Love One Another: NC Churches Share Unified Message This Weekend

RALEIGH, N.C. – After a divisive campaign and election cycle, many people in North Carolina continue to struggle with the outcome of the …

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PHOTO: Thousands are expected in Raleigh on Saturday for daylong Moral March events, including the annual Historic Thousands on Jones Street (HKonJ) People's Assembly March to the North Carolina Legislature. Photo courtesy: HKonJ.com
"Selma-Sized" Movement to Descend on North Carolina Capitol

RALEIGH, N.C. - Thousands of North Carolinians will celebrate what they call their "love for justice" this Valentine's Day weekend in Raleigh…

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GRAPHIC: A Global Day of Action on Military Spending is highlighting the need for better federal investment in communities. Graphic courtesy of the National Priorities Project.
Where are Your Federal Tax Dollars Going?

RALEIGH, N.C. - As they put their taxes in the mail today, some North Carolinians will join others across the world for a Global Day of Action on …

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PHOTO: Painting of Afghanistan Mountain and Child from
Afghanistan War Turns Eleven: Is It Still Worth the Cost?

RALEIGH, N.C. - As the Afghanistan war's 11th anniversary approaches, more people in North Carolina and around the nation are questioning the cost…

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PHOTO: There is much debate on the massive amount of money the United States spends on the military.
Who Really Benefits from Higher Defense Spending?

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - Three U.S. senators visited Fayetteville this week on a multi-state tour to rally support for sparing the Defense Department …

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Navy's New Warship: Boon or Boondoggle?

WASHINGTON - The Senate Armed Services Committee takes up the new defense budget today, and an issue that's sure to come up is the Navy's newest …

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Threat of Iran War Hurting Weak U.S. Recovery

RALEIGH, N.C. - Concerned that Iran may be building nuclear weapons, some in Congress are pressing the United States to bomb Iran's nuclear …

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Net Neutrality and Occupy Wall Street – Making A Connection

CHICAGO - The U.S. Senate may vote this week on overturning Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules aimed at guaranteeing an open Internet…

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Hug It Out Today in NC

RALEIGH, N.C. - Today is "Global Hug Your Kids Day," an event celebrating love but born out of loss and grief. Michelle Nichols, a former …

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