“No matter your partisan preferences, in this case, it’s nevertheless imperative to assess the ramifications of gerrymandering in the United States and how manipulated districts can corrupt the integrity of American political processes.”
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“NAACP v. Moore could have long-term ramifications for North Carolina’s legislative and judicial landscapes, as it tackles questions on the General Assembly’s authority to pass referenda and judges’ discretion to recuse themselves from cases.”
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“As many state legislatures across the U.S. have introduced “school choice” bills to divert public education funding to private schools, the North Carolina General Assembly has joined the fray. Republicans in the North Carolina State House of Representatives introduced HB 32 during the first week of the legislative session in January. Last week, on April 1st, the bill moved to the Committee on Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House, as it progresses through the governmental process on its way to a vote on the House floor. What exactly is included in this bill and what is its intended consequence for both public and private schools?”
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“In the wake of the deadly Atlanta spa shooting that sent shockwaves through the nation in March, many North Carolina lawmakers are reviving efforts to pass a hate crime legislation. Previously introduced in 2018, the reintroduction of this bill is not only in response to the recent shooting, but also to the surge in violent crimes being committed against the Asian American community since the start of the pandemic.”
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“Republican Speaker of the House Tim Moore accused House Democrats of taking $100,000 from a group called Future Now in exchange for pledging to defund law enforcement across North Carolina. Representative Robert Reives called Moore’s accusations a blatant lie and an attempt to defeat Joe Biden in the presidential election by charging Democrats with radical policies.”
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“A partisan divide in our political institutions is part of the American democratic process. However, when it comes to life or death situations, partisanship has no place. The last month at UNC is a perfect example of what happens when political identities supersede scientific reason and public interest.”
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