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Kate Sheppard

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Chapel Hill, NC, United States

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Past articles by Kate:

Surreal Photos Show D.C. In Lockdown As Inauguration Approaches

The nation's capital is on guard amid worries about more violence leading up to Jan. 20, the day Joe Biden becomes president. → Read More

Eldercare And COVID: How To Help Seniors And The People Who Care For Them

Join HuffPost reporters and a leading labor organizer for a Q&A on the healthcare crisis for seniors and caregivers. → Read More

Hurricane Florence Is Barreling Toward North Carolina’s Coal Ash Pits

The Trump administration recently rolled back coal dump regulations. → Read More

Climate Change Is Becoming A Major Workplace Hazard

Climate change is making hard work even harder -- and in some cases, deadly. → Read More

McCain Was Such A Climate Change Maverick That He Undermined His Own Good Work

When climate legislation might actually have had a chance, Sen. John McCain went missing. → Read More

White House Officials Can't Say Who Knew What, When On Porter Allegations

Chief of Staff John Kelly and counsel Don McGahn are facing criticism for not dealing with abuse allegations earlier. → Read More

Conway Defends Trump Response To Abuse Allegations Against Ex-Aide

The president, she says, believes "you have to consider all sides." → Read More

After Harvey, Threat Of 'Dramatic Flooding' Could Mean The Worst Is Still To Come

One meteorologist estimated 20 trillion gallons of water could fall on Texas in the next week. → Read More

After Harvey, Threat Of 'Dramatic Flooding' Could Mean The Worst Is Still To Come

One meteorologist estimated 20 trillion gallons of water could fall on Texas in the next week. → Read More

Rumors Of KKK Rally In Durham Inspire Counterprotesters To Turn Out In Droves

So far, white supremacists have been a no-show. → Read More

Rumors Of KKK Rally In Durham Inspire Counterprotesters To Turn Out In Droves

So far, white supremacists have been a no-show. → Read More

Trump’s Homeland Security Adviser Appears Stunned By Violent Tweet, But Then Defends It

Reporters regularly receive threats of violence for doing their jobs. → Read More

Trump's Tweets A Distraction, GOP Senator Says

"I get so frustrated when we get focused on tweets," says Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). → Read More

Trump's Tweets A Distraction, GOP Senator Says

"I get so frustrated when we get focused on tweets," says Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.). → Read More

Officials Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Flint Water Crisis

Nick Lyon, head of the state health department, was among those charged. → Read More

Officials Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter For Flint Water Crisis

Nick Lyon, head of the state health department, was among those charged. → Read More

Trump's Not Just Ruining The Planet. He's Losing The Goodwill Of Our Biggest Allies.

"This will have repercussions for how other countries respond to the U.S., not just on the climate playing field." → Read More

Donald Trump's Latest Budget Still Takes An Ax To Environmental Protection Agency

The president's proposal would cut the agency's budget by nearly one-third. → Read More

Donald Trump's Latest Budget Still Takes An Ax To Environmental Protection Agency

The president's proposal would cut the agency's budget by nearly one-third. → Read More

White House Leaning Toward Exiting Paris Agreement By Next Week, Sources Say

In the tug-of-war over the historic climate agreement, EPA chief Scott Pruitt and chief strategist Steve Bannon appear to be winning. → Read More