July 9, 2019: Medicaid And Civil Rights
With a budget fight ongoing and Medicaid expansion at the center, Anna explains why the Medicaid issue is a civil rights issue.
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July 2, 2019: Five Minutes Of Despair
Discussing a disappointing Supreme Court ruling, Anna and Aaron establish a rule: you can be despondent and give up for five minutes, but then it’s time to get back to work.
Read MoreJune 25, 2019: Reconstruction, ICE
Anna discusses an upcoming book read on Reconstruction, and the ongoing debate over HB370 in the General Assembly.
Read MoreJune 11, 2019: Budgets
It’s budget season at the state and local level – and public education funding is high on the list of issues.
Read MoreJune 4, 2019: Pride Month
Anna discusses the NAACP’s upcoming Pride Month event, which will highlight out civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and his connection to Chapel Hill.
Read MoreMay 28, 2019: Reunions And Redistricting
James Williams reflects on his 50th high school reunion – the changes we’ve seen, and the changes we haven’t. Also, we talk gerrymandering as the Supreme Court nears a decision.
Read MoreMay 21, 2019: Silent Sam…And Stonewall
Anna and Aaron discuss the Board of Governors’ non-decision on Silent Sam; Anna plugs an upcoming event on civil rights hero Bayard Rustin to mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
Read MoreMay 7, 2019: Second Chance
Anna comes in straight from a rally in Raleigh for the NC Second Chance Alliance, advocating for formerly-incarcerated residents looking to get back on their feet.
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