The SAVE Act isn’t about election security — it’s about who gets to vote
Since the United States’ inception, the right to vote has been described as the foundation of American democracy – a promise that every citizen has a voice to choose the leaders who shape their lives. But for many Americans, that very promise has always come with an asterisk. Women, Black Americans, immigrants, disabled voters and…
A dress code for transgender teachers is probably illegal — and definitely wrong
A Republican state lawmaker has suggested she’ll file legislation that would require “gender-appropriate professional attire for public school employees.” What happened to being the party of freedom? Rep. Erin Paré, who represents Wake County, said on social media that the legislation would “protect children from being exposed to more complex and mature gender-identity questions and…
Letter to the editor
To whom it may concern, I am writing this letter with a heavy heart and real concern regarding the termination of Mr. Lorenzo Tucker, a respected community advocate and a member of the Charlotte Black Gay Pride community. I want to be clear about the timeline. Mr. Tucker was terminated from his position at C.W.…
When health insurance becomes unaffordable
I didn’t lose my health insurance because I stopped needing it. I lost it because I could no longer afford the price tag. The email arrived the way these things usually do. Quietly, buried among other notices I didn’t have time to deal with right away. My health insurance plan was renewing, and the monthly…
Qnotes Democracy: Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension should anger every American
The First Amendment states: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” Late night talk shows have served…
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