February 26, 2021
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Prison Policy Initiative: Studies Show that Solitary Confinement Linked to Higher Likelihood of Inmate Death
A study from UNC Chapel Hill shows inmates are more likely to die when they spend time in solitary. Previous studies have shown the negative effect solitary has on inmates. This one shows effects last long after inmates leave solitary and even prison. The study says inmates who spend any time in solitary are more likely to die. Solitary confinement leads to higher levels of death by suicide, overdose, and homicide. Wanda Bertram and Andrew Foster of Prison Policy Initiative say action needs to be taken now.
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Data-Driven Harvard Economist: Recession Hits Low and High Incomes
Raj Chetty created a data tracker that views the economy by state and by neighborhoods, and the tracker suggests that the recession hits low-income workers the hardest.
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Six Months into the Pandemic, NC Unemployment Rate Drops
The close of the third quarter and the upcoming election mean that unemployment numbers remain on everyone's mind. So far, there has been a drop in unemployment rate, following the major increases earlier in the pandemic.
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5 Hidden North Carolina Kayaking Spots to Turn Your Summer Hobby into a Fall Activity
Kayaking is a great way to get outdoors, get some exercise and find safe socialization during COVID-19. Some folks might think the sport ends with the summer, but that is not the case.
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Durham CBD Shop Hosts Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to Armenian Conflict
Davit Melikian, the owner of Heal Tree — a Durham CBD shop — is hosting a fundraiser this week. As a member of the local Armenian community, he is calling for people to assist with the crisis in Armenia.
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Cold Weather Kayaking Stays Hot Despite Fall Weather
Many folks picked up new hobbies like kayaking this summer, but some worry that cold, rainy weather will end the fun. Gui Rimkevicius says there are plenty of places to go cold-weather kayaking in the fall.
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Third Quarter Economic Outlook for NC: The Good, Bad and Unknown
The recovery of the economy is at the front of everyone's mind. Third-quarter unemployment numbers for North Carolina so far show reasons to be positive, but also to worry.
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Report: NC Flunks Handling of Coronavirus in State Prisons
North Carolina’s response to coronavirus in state prisons is on par with most states, but a June study shows widespread failure to address the issue.