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Friday radio show “Mountain to Sea: Environmental reporting in NC”
For many years, reporter Jack Igelman has reported on environmental issues in North Carolina for CPP. In this episode, we talk about the Forest Plan, coastal wildfires, and river protection and explore how to cover all sides of complex environmental stories.
A River’s Destiny, Part One: The battle for wild and scenic status
Achieving the coveted designation for the North Fork and similar rivers is like navigating a challenging whitewater stream. It involves skillfully maneuvering through intricate civic waypoints, which can impede progress.
Listen to:“Underfunded and overwhelmed, the struggles of resettlement for Afghan newcomers and NC residents”
In episode five of “Behind the Byline,” we spoke with reporter Mehr Sher about Afghan resettlement and the challenges facing both refugees and resettlement agencies in North Carolina.
No place for old men: Advocating for reform and care for aging incarcerated people in North Carolina
In North Carolina, approximately 57,000 people are incarcerated in various facilities. Additionally, 14% of those incarcerated people are over the age of 55. For these men and women, the toll of life behind bars is especially high. Today, we share the story of a prisoner who works as an orderly as he talks about the health difficulties faced by older incarcerated people. He'll explain why he supports changing the rules that decide when they can be released.
The burden of student loan debt for Black women in North Carolina and prospects for relief
Black women have the highest average total of undergraduate and graduate student loan debt in the nation, according to a study. Black women on average leave undergraduate study with $30,400 in debt.
Beyond broadband: A Q&A on digital equity and inclusion
In this edition of NC Talks, we bring you a conversation with Maggie Woods from the Office of Digital Equity and Literacy at the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. We spoke about some of the major challenges to digital equity, like infrastructure, devices, and skill acquisition.
Friday radio show, ‘Beyond the Binary: The Power of Trans-Youth Stories’
This week at Carolina Public Press, we covered legislation concerning trans minors. On August 7, North Carolina lawmakers are set to vote on House Bill 808, a bill that aims to prohibit surgical gender transition procedures and puberty blockers for minors. On Friday, we'll be interviewing a trans youth and their mother about this legislation and the importance of sharing trans stories.
Transgender youth in North Carolina face uncertain health care future as lawmakers vote on gender-affirming care bill
Upcoming legislation in North Carolina could have far-reaching consequences for transgender minors seeking health care support. House Bill 808, scheduled for a vote on Aug. 7, proposes a ban on surgical gender transition procedures and puberty blockers for minors.
Conservation groups plan legal action against U.S. Forest Service for endangered forest bats
Six organizations demand urgent actions to safeguard endangered forest bats affected by the Nantahala-Pisgah Forest Plan. Faulty information and habitat loss have led to population decline. The Forest Service's decisions on public lands are crucial for their preservation.
Weekend essay: Discovery, AI and the brain in the jar
When I think about discovery and the process of finding or learning something for the first time—something unknown or unseen—I think of all those things that require exploration, doggedness in the tracing, and acceptance of our own limitations, of knowing that we do not know. Does AI change this experience or take it away?
Carolina Public Press wins firsts in investigative, public service, political, feature reporting
Carolina Public Press won first place in six categories, for investigative reporting, public service reporting, political/election reporting, photojournalism, illustrations and feature writing.
New study analyzes NC Supreme Court’s rulings in favor of workers, corporations
A new report from the group People’s Parity Project Action warns that rulings like Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. are in jeopardy, because of the North Carolina’s Supreme Court’s rightward shift.
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