Satana Deberry is a Terrific District Attorney
When Satana Deberry was first elected to be Durham’s district attorney in 2018, she made a series of promises to […]
Op-Ed
Durham Deserves Better in the DA’s Office
After George Floyd’s murder, millions of us marched and voted for change. The summer of 2020 demanded that we rethink
Changing the Trajectory of Our Nation Begins Now
The Trump administration is spending billions of dollars on immigration enforcement to target hardworking, law-abiding residents and citizens. Trump’s “Big
We Should All be Concerned about the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform
During my first year as a county commissioner, I have learned a myriad of things about county government and all
UDO Rewrite Is Not the End of Land Use Regulations in Durham
In a growing city like Durham, some of the most debated issues are planning and zoning decisions. Right now, at
Durham needs a tenant protection ordinance
Last week, Durham City Council debated a tenant protection ordinance during its work session. Modeled after an ordinance in Charlotte,
Climate Positivity—It’s What We Need
In 2022 I quit my job in climate change research after 15 years to spend more time with my son,
We Can’t Address Durham’s Affordable Housing Crisis One Rezoning at a Time
Today 31 percent of Durham County families are housing cost burdened (meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their
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
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