Two weeks ago, many people in Chapel Hill and Carrboro expressed concern about the lack of declared candidates for four open seats on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) Board of Education. Via multiple channels, the call went out for local citizens concerned about public education to consider throwing their hats in the ring. Obviously, […]
Elections
Posted inElection 2023, Elections
Free Voter ID Now Available at Orange County Board of Elections
Last month, we let you know about the new requirements for a photo ID to vote in North Carolina, told you where you can get eligible IDs, and said that at some point in the future you’d be able to get a free photo ID at the Orange County Board of Elections Well, that time […]
Posted inChapel Hill
We’re launching a Chapel Hill for All – and yes, there are yard signs
Hi everyone, Today we’re proud to launch Chapel Hill For All. We envision a vibrant, affordable, sustainable, and inclusive Chapel Hill, where people at every stage of life and at all income levels can find a home. Chapel Hill for All is, like Triangle Blog Blog, part of Shameful Nuisance, our parent organization. Whereas Triangle […]
Posted inBike Beat
Which polling places in Orange County, NC are best for walkers, bikers, and people taking the bus?
Happy Election Day! We’ve made our endorsements (Orange County, Raleigh municipal races, and, most critically, the NC Supreme Court), but today we want to focus on something else. Too many of our polling sites aren’t accessible to people who walk, roll, or take the bus. Even though the entire point of a voting precinct is […]
Posted inElection 2022
RALEIGH MATTERS: Triangle Blog Blog Endorsements for the Capital City
Raleigh’s progress on zoning reform is an inspiration for cities across the South. It must not regress into the anti-housing politics of old. Raleigh is the South’s beacon on housing. By passing long overdue reforms, such as permitting missing middle housing and ending parking mandates, the City of Oaks is setting precedents other places cite […]
Posted inElection 2022
Graduate Students: Please vote in this election!
Early voting is open across North Carolina – and grad students should pay attention. The last contest for Chief Justice of the NC Supreme Court, between Cheri Beasley and Paul Newby, was decided by 401 votes. That’s less than 5% of the graduate and professional population at UNC. Graduate and professional student votes could determine […]