While Foushee is pretty much guaranteed her seat in Congress, Beasley and Nickel face tough challenges in US Senate and House races.
Lena Geller
Lena Geller is a reporter for INDY, covering food, housing, and politics. She joined the staff in 2018 and previously ran a custom cake business.
Sunday Reading: The Insatiable Hunger of Shein
In a lengthy article published last week in Wired, writer Vauhini Vara goes behind-the-scenes of online fast-fashion retailer Shein, chronicling the China-based company’s rise to success.
Turnpike Troubadours Headline Concert to Support Housing Accessibility in the Triangle
The October 28 show at the Red Hat Amphitheater will be the second in a two-part “Mighty Giveback” event benefiting 11 Triangle nonprofits.
Resolution to Condemn Big Money Spending in NC-04 Congressional Race Fails in Carrboro Town Council
The council declined to vote on a resolution brought by Council member Sammy Slade at its meeting Tuesday night.
Abortion in NC: Where You Can Donate, Volunteer, or Receive Financial Assistance
There are many ways to support abortion access in North Carolina.
Abortion in NC: Where You Can Get an Abortion
There are 14 abortion clinics across the state in nine cities.
Nida Allam Releases the First Congressional Campaign Ad in the Country to Condemn the Supreme Court’s Projected Overturn of Roe v. Wade
“Last year, I had an abortion that saved my life,” Allam says in the ad. “Now, the Supreme Court is taking away our right to choose. People like us won’t have access to care.”
Journalism Accrediting Agency Downgrades UNC’s Hussman School
If the school doesn’t resolve its issues in two years, it will officially lose its accreditation, which could pose major challenges to UNC’s ability to attract students and hire and retain faculty, as well as severely harm its respectability.
Black Pumas Will Headline One of Two Raleigh Concerts to Benefit Housing Accessibility Non-Profits in the Triangle
“With increases in housing costs making homes unaffordable for those experiencing poverty, the Mighty Giveback’s goal is to raise more than $1 million to help ensure that Triangle residents and families have a safe place to live and thrive.”
Roe v. Wade Is Hanging In the Balance
If a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion is finalized, which is almost guaranteed to happen in several months, abortion protections—or lack thereof—will be entirely up to state legislatures.

