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'We’re here to stay': Duke students rally in D.C. to support DACA as Supreme Court hears arguments

By Matthew Griffin | November 13, 2019

Duke students braved the cold and rain Tuesday to join a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. 

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New report shines light on GoTriangle's faults for failure of Durham light rail

By Ben Leonard | November 12, 2019

A new report faulted GoTriangle for “kicking the can down the road."

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Durham 150 closing ceremony honors Durham's most influential, includes several with Duke ties

By William He | November 12, 2019

Members of the Durham community recently came together to celebrate the city’s 150th anniversary, honoring its past and future through narration, live performance and music. 

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Former Duke professor of music describes his family’s escape from the Nazi regime

By Preetha Ramachandran | November 11, 2019

A retired professor emeritus of music at Duke told the story of his family’s flight from Nazi persecution at a Thursday event at the Freeman Center.

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Panel discusses how to curb gun violence in Durham

By Nico Cort | November 11, 2019

Durham is no stranger to the debates emerging about gun violence around the country.

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House Democrats question the Education Dept's criticism of Middle East Consortium

By Stefanie Pousoulides | November 8, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education once threatened to withhold funding from the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies, and now House Democrats are questioning the Department’s motives.

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Warren focuses on ending corruption in Raleigh speech, avoids Medicare for All

By Ben Leonard | November 8, 2019

The crowd of 3,550 at a town hall in Raleigh couldn’t go more than a few sentences without applauding Sen. Warren.

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Fuqua dean spearheaded open letter to Trump administration for immigration reform

By Leah Boyd | November 7, 2019

The letter emphasized the threats posed to the American economy due to current administrative policies reducing the number of high-skilled immigrants entering the country. Fifty business school deans and thirteen CEOs signed the letter. “We do not believe the U.S. has the high-skill talent it needs, nor does it have the capacity to train enough people with those skills,” the letter explained. “Without a substantial change in our approach, this deficit of skills will hinder economic growth.” 

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WATCH: Reporters break down the Durham election results

By Leah Abrams , Matthew Griffin , Maria Morrison and Olivia Wivestead | November 5, 2019

Opinion Editor Leah Abrams hosts a discussion with reporters Maria Morrison, Matthew Griffin and Olivia Wivestead about the Durham election results. 

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Durham election results

By Matthew Griffin , Maria Morrison and Olivia Wivestead | November 5, 2019

Incumbents carried the day in Durham elections—but less than a fifth of eligible voters participated. 

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Your guide to the $95 million Durham housing bond on Tuesday’s ballot

By Cameron Oglesby | November 4, 2019

Like many growing cities, Durham has a housing problem driven by the gentrification of low-income communities and the displacement of the city’s lowest earners.

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The sheriff's Blue Devil ties: Durham County Sheriff used to be DUPD police chief

By Matthew Griffin | November 4, 2019

One thing stands out as a turning point in Birkhead's long career: his time at Duke.

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Your voting guide for the Durham elections

By Cameron Oglesby | November 4, 2019

It’s that time of year again—the Durham Municipal General Election is Tuesday, so it’s a chance for Durhamites, residents and college students to make their way to the polls.

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A guide to the Durham city council and mayor candidates for Tuesday's municipal election

By Maya Miller | November 1, 2019

The 2019 Durham Municipal Election is today.  Today, Durham voters will head to the polls to cast ballots for candidates running for mayor and three at-large seats on the City Council, as well as a referendum on a $95 million bond for affordable housing. Voters can find their polling location on the Durham County’s Board of Elections website. Here is information about the candidates for mayor and city council.

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NC court strikes down state's gerrymandered congressional map

By Maria Morrison | October 30, 2019

After months of debate, a panel of three North Carolina Superior Court judges ruled Monday that North Carolina’s congressional district map is in violation of the state constitution and can no longer be used. 

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Duke professor maintains opposition after affirmative action upheld in Harvard case

By Eleanor Robb | October 28, 2019

Federal Judge Allison Dale Burroughs ruled Oct. 1 that Harvard’s admissions process did not “intentionally [discriminate] against Asian-American applicants” and cleared the university of all four counts of purported malpractice.

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Presidential candidate Biden visits Durham, rips Trump for 'shredding' American morals

By Ben Leonard | October 28, 2019

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden came to Durham Sunday, where he painted a dark portrait of America: a nation in danger of losing its soul under President Donald Trump.