Martin Henson: It’s time to address ‘church hurt’
The church can play an important role in American society again but both the church and those who might attend have a responsibility in addressing harms.
Dalton George: Psst, elected officials — get out there and talk to people
The Boone Town Council member says that talking to people in real life is a simple, important way to restore faith in government and democracy.
Ernestine Ledbetter: Duke Energy’s costly plans don’t help bills or the environment
The 74-year-old retiree wants Duke Energy to stop raising her bills and endangering the planet.
Denzel Burnside: Housing in N.C. is a roadblock to the American Dream
There are several proposals that would help emerging in the North Carolina General Assembly this year.
Ray Hemachandra: North Carolina should show we value everyone — including those with disabilities
More than 14,000 North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities receive ‘Innovations Waiver’ benefits under Medicaid. My son is among those receiving help.
But thousands more North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities — almost 19,000 of them — are on the “Registry of Unmet Needs,” the waitlist to receive these services under Medicaid.