As several abortion bills make their way through the General Assembly, here’s the status of abortion in the state.
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HIV Cases Are up in N.C., but Testing Is Down
While North Carolina fares better than some of its neighboring states, it still ranks 12th worst among states for the highest rates of HIV.
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N.C. Courts Sentence Some Juveniles to Life Behind Bars. Should That Change? Some Legislators Think So
State bills seek to eliminate life without parole for youth and raise the age at which a child can be held criminally responsible.
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A Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Change North Carolina’s Antiquated Child Marriage Law
Some claim the state is becoming a ‘destination for child marriage.’
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Sweeping Legislation Aims to Combat Black Maternal Mortality
A package of bills in the North Carolina General Assembly, collectively known as the “North Carolina Momnibus Act,” aims to combat disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality among Black mothers planning to give birth.
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UNC Program Seeks to Boost the Number of Black Doulas Practicing in N.C.
The program’s founder hopes these doulas will help to address a crisis in maternal mortality.
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N.C. Claims Fewer Prisoners Died of COVID Than Documents Show
A North Carolina Health News and VICE News investigation found this undercount is likely not unique to North Carolina, and could be happening in dozens of states across the country.
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Domestic Violence Dramatically Increased in North Carolina Last Year
The virus is making it more difficult for victims to seek help.