Planning for the Durham School of the Arts Campus Should Start Now
The decision to move Durham School of the Arts to a new location presents an immense opportunity for the community […]
Op-Ed
What We Give up When We Give up on Curiosity
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since my graduation from Cary High School. I remember learning about the
True Tenant Power Requires Housing Abundance
Durham City Council member Nate Baker is absolutely right to spotlight Durham’s affordability crisis—one of the defining challenges of our
The Left Can Defeat the Rising Tide of Fascism
For decades, life in America has been getting harder. Gun violence plagues our communities, wages aren’t keeping up with the
The Hidden Hunger Crisis on UNC Campus
For some students, a grocery run is just another Sunday chore. For many others, it’s a source of anxiety and
Federal Cuts Threaten Durham’s School Meal Progress
As a former educator, I’ve seen firsthand how hunger sabotages a child’s ability to learn. I was the teacher who
What Science Funding Cuts Mean for NC
Imagine trying to water a thriving garden during a drought. You’ve nurtured it for years, but now the faucet is
Budgets Rooted in Durham’s Shared Values
Every budget is a reflection of our values. As Durham grows, so do our collective needs: more students in our
‘Duke Cannot Turn Its Back on Working People’
Exhausted, I get on the bus home as the sun comes up, knowing I have to sleep through most of
Op-Ed: Stop Dissin’ Durham
As an old school hip hop head, I am a fan of diss records. Even at my age I still