Greta Thunberg sparks climate strikes reach North Carolina
The 16 year old Swedish activist inspires more than 500 students across Chapel Hill and Halifax Mall last Friday amid debates on climate policy. Duke Energy targets net zero by 2050 while Gov. Cooper seeks 2030 emissions cuts. Thunberg urges urgent action not hope.
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Sun Journal Staff Roles and Editorial Team
The Sun Journal notes its print and online mission to be an indispensable community information source. Michael Distelhorst serves as publisher and Chris Segal as editor with Ken Warren as Group advertising director and Sheila Meadows as circulation director.
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Flawed justice in N Carolina courts blamed on underfunding
The Charlotte Observer reports that lack of funding cripples North Carolina courts, leading to higher gun crime recidivism, a high rate of weapon charge dismissals in Mecklenburg County, and overburdened prosecutors. It argues for more money to hire staff and judges, noting a recent budget surplus untouched for courts.
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Fed dissents heat up as Rosengren urges quicker action
In a NYU lecture Eric Rosengren criticizes easy policy while Powell and colleagues resist. Dissenters warn that ongoing rate cuts risk inflation and recession, noting the Fed's loose stance despite a growing economy. Rosengren contrasts past policy failures with current moves and argues for restraint.
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