North Carolina Lottery Surges, Education Funding Lags Behind
Written by: Corrie Kelleigh & Tess Alongi
The Space Between Home and Safety: Afghan Refugees in Durham, N.C.
Four Afghan teenagers fled Taliban rule in search of safety. Now in the United States, they face a new uncertainty: whether the country that saved them will ever become home.
Artists at Bernie Sanders’ ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rally in Durham connects music with politics
Eliza McLamb and Yasmin Williams both performed at the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Allam. The event took place Feb. 13 at the Durham Convention Center.
Nida Allam wants to fight for the people of NC-04 in her rematch against Valerie Foushee
Four years since the two last faced off in the 2022 democratic primary for NC-04, vice chair of the Durham County Board of Commissioners Nida Allam will face off against U.S. Rep. Valerie Foushee in the Democratic primary for NC-04 on March 3.
As Early Voting Begins, Bernie Sanders Visits Durham in National ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders joined Durham Board of County Commissioners Chair Nida Allam, who he endorsed in the upcoming District 4 Democratic primary, at the Durham stop on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
As NC-04 Congressional Race Garners National Attention, Valerie Foushee Faces Defining Primary Test
U.S. Rep Valerie Foushee, who has represented North Carolina’s heavily Democratic 4th District since 2023, is leaning on her decades of political experience and donor support as she faces Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam in a rematch of the 2022 primary on March 3, 2026.
The Red Side of a Blue City: Navigating Durham’s Democratic Landscape
Despite Durham’s long-standing Democratic leadership and lopsided registration numbers, a small but steady group of Republican voters remains. Through navigating a political landscape where their views are often in the minority, the Republicans of Durham press on.
“Our Country Can Do More For Its Citizens”: Conservative Perspectives on CBP Raids in Triangle
Conservatives aren't common in the Triangle. Here's what three Triangle conservatives thought about Customs and Border Patrol activity in North Carolina.
Column: ICE misinformation is unproductive at best and antisocial cruelty at worst
"When the fires of misinformation are stoked — whether well-intentioned or out of malice — the resulting panic is at best unnecessary stress, and at worst, imposed cruelty separated from any humanity or compassion."
What Durham’s Fourth Amendment Workplace Status Means for Residents
Amid recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the area, The Durham Voice seeks to provide information on Durham’s ‘Fourth Amendment Workplace’ distinction. The Voice has reviewed relevant information and resources related to the issue, compiled in this article.
