Politics & Government

Politics & Government

Justice Department's Civil Rights Division To Get Interim Leader

12:32pm October 16, 2014

by Carrie Johnson

ACLU deputy legal director Vanita Gupta will lead the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department. She will likely be nominated for Senate confirmation to hold the job permanently.

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American flag painted on a cracked wall.

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What Is Really Tearing America Apart

11:16am October 16, 2014

by Linton Weeks

While the nation focuses on healing race and gender issues, we encourage political divisiveness.

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Winston-Salem's Bond Referendum Explained in 2 Minutes

7:00am October 16, 2014

by Keri Brown

Residents in Winston-Salem will have the chance to vote on five separate community improvement bonds that will appear on the city ballot this fall, and one of them includes fresh water jellyfish.

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Ebola Seems To Stay Two Steps Ahead Of Government Response

6:54pm October 15, 2014

by Scott Horsley

The White House abruptly cancelled President Obama's campaign trip on Wednesday so he could hold a meeting on the federal response to Ebola.

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Fractures Within Alliance May Hamper U.S. Campaign Against ISIS

2:18pm October 15, 2014

by Scott Horsley

President Obama met with allied defense chiefs to discuss the campaign against militants from the Islamic State. They've been gaining ground in Iraq and Syria, prompting questions about U.S. strategy.

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You Can Get Married If You're Gay, But You Can Get Fired For It, Too

8:24pm October 14, 2014

Wedding bells started ringing for gay couples in the Triad late Friday evening. It was a landmark moment, but it won't end discrimination against gays.

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Democrat Charlie Crist, a former Republican governor of Florida (left), and Rick Scott, the current Republican governor of Florida, listen to the moderators during a gubernatorial debate on Friday. The two are facing off in a tight race that's fueling a b

Florida Governor's Race: Familiar Faces, Big Money, Brutal Ads

8:00pm October 14, 2014

by Greg Allen

Incumbent Republican Gov. Rick Scott is facing off with former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist — who's now running as a Democrat. The race is close, expensive and nasty, with a deluge of attack ads.

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New Gender Neutral NC Marriage Forms Eliminate Bride And Groom Choice

10:49am October 14, 2014

North Carolina now has gender neutral marriage license forms.

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High Point Chamber Hosts Candidate Forum Ahead Of Key Election

8:49am October 14, 2014

The High Point Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum tonight featuring candidates for mayor and city council.

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Krugman: Obama More Transformative Than Clinton, Reagan

4:58pm October 13, 2014

Robert Siegel talks with economist Paul Krugman about his Rolling Stone feature, "In Defense of Obama." He says Obama is one of the most consequential and successful presidents in American history.

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