O Discordia!

Can't name one thing. Can name dozens of things. Here are a few: codified human rights, haute couture, baguettes, camembert, bordeaux & burgundy wines (plus all the others), high speed trains (better than Japanese version), Eric Cantona, existentialisme and pains au chocolat 🇫🇷

I’m excited that Durham is part of #SafeStreetsWeek, starting today in NC. And it’s important to acknowledge that another pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday on Holloway - the 10th pedestrian killed in Durham in ‘24. #VisionZero can’t come soon enough.

Hey CityofDurhamNC — what happened to the lovely trees beside the city hall annex along Mangum Street? A friend passed along this picture showing that the area has been cleared. 😕

Due to possible icy roads, DPS will operate on a 2-hour delay tomorrow, Tues., Jan. 7 for students & staff. 🚌 Buses will run 2 hours later. 🏫 Schools & before-school programs will start 2 hours later. Essential personnel: report as directed.

Due to forecasted winter weather, DPS will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 10. It will be an optional remote workday for staff. Essential personnel should report as directed. All DPS facilities will be closed through the weekend, and all district activities are canceled.

Not on this platform much anymore but I did want to share what I consider to be some of the best local Durham news I’ve heard in quite some time. Sarah Willets is fantastic and I’m wishing her all the best in a tough but critical job! ❤️💛💙 #DurhamForever

Please listen to Stephanie Nolen. Seriously, actually listen. And think. Reflect that maybe you don’t understand US foreign aid the way you think you do. Seriously, actually stop and think. Seriously. “@K.M Thanks for reading. I know many people share the view that it is

First poster for ‘TED LASSO’ Season 4. Coming soon to Apple TV+

Earlier this week, we welcomed Durham City Councilmembers Javiera Caballero & Carl Rist to MOWD for #CommunityChampionsWeek They delivered meals to an entire route of homebound senior clients.👏Thank you Javiera Caballero & Carl Rist for Durham City Council for supporting our mission to #EndtheWait!

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on "colleagues and friends in organized labor" who argue tariffs can be used strategically: "That’s a discussion that can be had when we are in a period of actually being able to debate policy in an enlightened way. That’s not this moment."

Events in #Strasbourg, #Montpellier, and #Paris6eme #Paris... join us! #EarthDay #EarthDay2025 #france Details, RSVP: democratsabroad.org/fr_events

I'm not sure I've ever seen such a brutal distributional analysis from CBO. This contrasts the Medicaid and SNAP cuts for the lowest decile with the tax cuts for the top decile.

Handed to Trump on a silver platter: Tons of private data to help him target, harass, and punish his political enemies. Zero factual justification given for why DOGE needs this data. This should terrify every American.

I’ve known Roy Cooper for 25 years, and I’m proud to call him my friend. He’ll make an amazing Senator for us. Here’s one North Carolina vote he can count on next year.

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Durham County commissioner says City Council member poked her at political mixer newsobserver.com/news/local/cou…

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Our family is holding Justice Earls in our prayers. So grateful that her prognosis is good! ❤️❤️❤️