Mueller Submits Long-Awaited Report
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2 Apr
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

Mueller Submits Long-Awaited Report »

For nearly his entire presidency, Donald Trump has been under investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller regarding his knowledge of Russian tampering in Read more…

A New Election for North Carolina
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5 Mar
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

A New Election for North Carolina »

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Nearly four months after November’s midterm elections, one race is still undecided: North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. In December, btw brought you Read more…

An Important FIRST STEP
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19 Feb
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

An Important FIRST STEP »

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The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world. More than 2.1 million people are currently behind bars, a disproportionate Read more…

Federal Government: Open for Business!
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29 Jan
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

Federal Government: Open for Business! »

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Last Friday, the White House agreed to temporarily reopen the federal government, putting to an end the longest government shutdown in American history. Read more…

Warren 2020?
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8 Jan
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

Warren 2020? »

With the 2018 midterm elections just two months behind us, it may seem early to start thinking ahead to the 2020 presidential election. Read more…

Veterans Battle for Care
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1 Jan
2019
Written by Valerie Cumming

Veterans Battle for Care »

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Most Americans agree that those who fight for our country deserve respect and support upon their return. In fact, the VA–or the Read more…

A New Threat to “Obamacare”
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24 Dec
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

A New Threat to “Obamacare” »

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By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Affordable Care Act–also known as the ACA, or “Obamacare.” It’s one of the most Read more…

The President vs. the Sage-Grouse
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18 Dec
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

The President vs. the Sage-Grouse »

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It’s no secret that Donald Trump and environmentalists don’t always get along. But an announcement from the White House earlier this month is Read more…

Time to Sign Up!
Do you know someone who needs to sign up for federally-provided health care? There are only a few days left to sign up.
4 Dec
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

Time to Sign Up! »

If someone in your family was faced with a sudden medical problem, do you know how you would pay for it? Some people Read more…

ERA . . . yes?
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28 Nov
2018
Written by Valerie Cumming

ERA . . . yes? »

Women and men have equal rights under the Constitution, right?

Wrong.

In fact, the proposed constitutional amendment which would guarantee equal rights to Read more…