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Empowering Communities

A love letter from NCCASA to rape crisis advocates By North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault At NCCASA, we recognize the transformative power of support services for survivors of sexual violence. Every call answered, every…



Why I Left Teaching

Commentary by Lisa Williams I grew up in the culture of teaching. My grandmother was an elementary teacher for 50 years, and when her district forced her into retirement at age 70, she joined the…


Organizing Amazon Workers in Garner

An interview with Reverend Ryan Brown By Carl Hintz After a successful union card signing campaign, Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment (CAUSE) has secured a NLRB election. On February 10th through February 15th,…



Asheville Journalists Sue Over Illegal Arrests

By Kevin Gosztola A news co-op in North Carolina and two journalists convicted of trespassing offenses filed a federal lawsuit alleging that their constitutional rights were violated by Asheville Police Department officers. In December 2021,…


DWA Strengthens Local Labor Movement

By Carl Hintz On October 22nd, 2024, the Durham Workers Assembly met at Durham People’s Solidarity Hub. Twenty-four people were in attendance. The meeting started with time for attendees to socialize and share a dinner…



Solar-Plus-Storage

The quickest, most affordable way to tackle the climate crisis and cut power bills By NC WARN North Carolina regulators persistently go along with Duke Energy’s years-long assault on its only competition: rooftop solar power…