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[Gallery] Hands Off Protest in Durham
On Saturday, N.C. Rep. Marcia Morey joined hundreds of protesters in downtown Durham to speak out against policies enacted by President Donald Trump and his administration since taking office in January. She shared these images on social media: Get Connected
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[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Keep an Eye on Raleigh
Over the weekend, I spent a little time diving into some of the N.C. Senate bills up for consideration in the first Southpoint Access Legislative Watch. Among the items of interest you might want to check out: Got thoughts about any of this legislation? Send letters to the editor to wes.platt@southpointaccess.news! Check out all the news in our…
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[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears
In the past week since taking office again, President Donald Trump has authorized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to conduct enforcement actions in schools, medical facilities, and places of worship – reversing guidance established in 2011. On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is…
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[Election 2024] What to Watch on Election Day
Polls are open in Durham until 7:30 p.m. By STEVE PEOPLES, AP National Political Writer It’s Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election. In a deeply divided nation, the election is a true toss-up between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. We know seven…
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[Election 2024] SoDu Snapshot: North Carolina’s Unaffiliated Voters Could Be Major Force
Here’s a quick snapshot of early voting in Durham after nearly a week: Statewide, more than 2 million people have cast ballots – most of them in-person – out of nearly 7.8 million eligible voters. Across North Carolina, Republican ballots lead Democrats by an exceedingly slim margin – 686,628 for Republicans compared to 683,265 for…
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[Election 2024] North Carolina Among Swing States in Harris Campaign Tour
By JOSH BOAK, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris plans a four-day campaign trip through major swing states after the Democrat’s debate Tuesday with Republican Donald Trump. Her “New Way Forward” tour will include a new television spot, rallies, canvassing events, and programs designed to target important voting groups, the campaign said Sunday, adding that…
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[Election 2024] North Carolina Appeals Court Orders RFK Jr. Off Ballot
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press A North Carolina appeals court on Friday ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name must be taken off state ballots for president, upending plans in the battleground state just as officials were about to begin mailing out the nation’s first absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 presidential election. The…
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[Election 2024] RFK Jr. Stuck on North Carolina Ballot
By GARY D. ROBERTSON, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. lost twice Thursday in his battles to stay on the presidential ballot in some states and get off of it in others. North Carolina’s elections board refused to take him off the ballot, with a majority saying it was too late in the process for…
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[SoDu Reading Room] Facts Don’t Have Two Sides
Our latest installment of SoDu Reading Room turns its attention to Chris Quinn, editor of Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer, who writes about the challenges and responsibilities of journalism in the current political climate. He addresses criticism from readers who question the publication’s treatment of Donald Trump and other politicians, with some accusing the media…
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2024 March Primary Election Results
The unofficial results tabulated on Tuesday night indicate that 63,479 votes were cast in the 2024 primary election – nearly 27% turnout. Here’s how some of the major races shook out: President Joe Biden won the Democratic primary for re-election as president, although 13% of Democratic voters declared “no preference.” Donald Trump secured Republican delegates…
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