A commissioner and a council member break down the county and city budget proposals, why property taxes are rising, and the challenges facing local officials this budget season.
Nida Allam
Posted inOp-Ed
Zero-Based Budgeting: A Fresh Start for Durham’s Budget
With chaos at the federal level and declining sales tax revenue, Durham’s budget needs to be airtight. Zero-based budgeting eliminates waste, boosts efficiency, and increases transparency.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter: Rep. Foushee, Where is Your Conscience?
Rep. Foushee’s actions—traveling to Israel with a congressional delegation organized by AIPAC—betray all of us, the people she was elected to represent.
Posted inNews, Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Pregnancy is Not a Hindrance; It’s Power
I feel emboldened to help make basic necessities—paid family leave, a dignified, safe birthing experience, a true living wage, and a secure job—a reality, so that every family in Durham County has the support they need to raise their children right here, right now.
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Op-Ed: The Silence of Our Elected Leaders Is Disheartening
Elected officials must condemn all forms of hate and discrimination, including both antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Posted inOp-Ed
Op-Ed: Why I Run
Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam reflects on her recent congressional campaign.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Op-Ed: We Must Stand in Solidarity With Our Jewish Neighbors to Fight Rising Anti-Semitism
The Jewish concept of tikkun olam, or repairing the world, offers a model for how we can work toward true equity for all peoples.