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Raleigh N.C. Moms for Liberty Panel Touts Anti-LGBTQ+ Agenda
Panelists argued that public schools are trying to undermine parental rights and advocate for Critical Race Theory and “gender ideology” April 21, 2024 By Special to the LA Blade RALEIGH, N.C.…
A Sticking Point on Climate in North Carolina: Reducing Auto Dependence in the ‘Good Roads State’
While experts warn electrifying vehicles alone won’t be enough to zero out heat-trapping emissions from transportation, the very idea of shifting resources from highways to transit and other alternatives remains…
It’s Time to Resolve the Koren War
The United States should prioritize war resolution as the first step toward peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula. By Dan Leaf On April 1, 2024 This essay is part of…
Biden vows ‘ironclad’ defense of Philippines and Japan as China tensions rise
By Gabriel Dominguez On April 12, 2024 In his first-ever trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated Washington’s commitment to…
How ‘Traumatic Decarbonization’ can Impact Political Stability and Peace
By Aditya Sarkar and Alex de Waal On April 10, 2024 In fragile oil-producing states, the sudden loss of hydrocarbon revenues can undermine peace and governance. The process of decarbonization…
Belgian Court to start New Rwandan genocide trial
By Gaëlle Ponselet On April 8, 2024 The trial of Emmanuel Nkunduwimye is to start on April 8 before the Brussels Assize Court, 30 years after the Rwandan genocide against the…
‘Kicking the can down the road’: Raleigh police officers fighting for pay increase
By Kyleigh Panetta On April 8, 2024 RALEIGH, N.C. — Hundreds of Raleigh police officers have signed a petition ahead of Tuesday’s City Council public comment session to ask for…
North Carolina has ended its backlog of thousands of untested rape kits, AG Josh Stein says
By Sharryse Piggott On April 9, 2024 Attorney General Josh Stein says North Carolina has ended the rape kit backlog of untested older sexual assault kits, adding the Survivor Act played a big…
Local Organizations
They believe that lives are made richer by nature and work to keep nature nearby for all to enjoy. As a home-town land conservancy, they work to preserve Raleigh's hidden natural treasures by acquiring land for parks, green ways, and nature preserves. They also work to connect children with nature by offering need-based financial assistance to families who can’t afford to enroll their kids in Raleigh’s outdoor summer camps and nature programs.
Their mission is to create an environment of support and encouragement in an effort to dismantle racism and transform our city into a community that is inclusive of all people, regardless of race, gender, and socioeconomic status.
BLOOMHERE is a nonprofit organization which provides women survivors of abuse, addiction, prostitution and trafficking a safe place to live and the space and resources to heal. They support the wellbeing of women so they may nurture their own resilience, as they provide opportunities for them to grow into a life of economic independence through our justice enterprise.
Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.
Makes Personalized Items for Special Needs Kids. The endless search for unaffordable equipment that doesn’t fit a child’s needs is over.
SOAR Outreach is a Wake County, North Carolina- based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to empowering all youth, with increased accessibility and support for low-income and homeless youth and families. Established in 2014, SOAR Outreach has been addressing the lack of basic personal care and hygiene items among homeless youth, promoting health equity, closing the achievement gap, and enhancing the quality of life for children in marginalized communities. SOAR Outreach believes that by providing essential resources, educational support, and access to opportunities, they can help youth excel in their education, break the cycles of poverty, and build a brighter future.
Foundation for Health, Leadership, and Innovation
Launched in 1982 under the direction of rural health champion Dr. Jim Bernstein, the Foundation for Health Leadership & Innovation is a nonprofit organization that develops and supports innovative, community-driven partnerships that build a healthier North Carolina through collaboration and respect.
Casa's mission is to provide access to stable, affordable housing for people who are homeless or at risk by developing and managing rental communities.
The Women's Center is dedicated to serving and assisting marginalized, at-risk and homeless women seeking to break the cycle of trauma, abuse, violence, and homelessness. Through its comprehensive clinical and holistic services, women experience transformation that lends to behavioral and physical healthcare wellness, safe and permanent housing, and dignity. WC provides a safe, low barrier, client-centered and trauma-informed environment for at-risk and unsheltered women, where they can begin the stabilization and healing process.
The Junior League of Raleigh is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.
NC Sustainable Energy Association
NC Sustainable Energy Association is a leading organization of individuals, businesses, government, and nonprofits interested in North Carolina's sustainable energy future. Our mission is to drive policy and market development to create clean energy jobs, economic opportunities, and affordable energy that benefits all of North Carolina.
Disability Rights North Carolina
Disability Rights North Carolina is a legal advocacy agency that fights for the rights of people with disabilities in North Carolina. We handle cases involving discrimination, abuse and other rights violations. All of our services are at no cost to North Carolinians with disabilities. We are a private, independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a member of the National Disability Rights Network.
Mission: Our mission is to serve, empower, and advocate for the well-being of our diverse LGBTQ+ communities.
Vision: We envision an inclusive world where LGBTQ+ people are thriving, equal, and valued members of society.
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