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The Climate Crisis Won't Wait for Politics

The Climate Crisis Won't Wait for Politics

With seven in ten Americans believing climate change is a serious problem, true solutions won’t come from waiting for the political winds to shift but acting now at every level possible. The destructive lessons of Helene and Milton make it clear: our choice isn't between acting and doing nothing but between proactive change and being forced into adaptation as the climate becomes increasingly hostile. With 2024 already shaping up to be the hottest year on record, this second-term vision of Trump's is an extreme contradiction in climate science. While the federal leadership falters, communities are leading the charge, businesses are leading the charge, and local governments are leading the charge.

Columns, OpinionNikhil UchilDecember 2, 2024The climate crisis, Climate, Climate Change, Opinion, Columns, ColumnComment

Donald Trump Wins North Carolina. Again?

Donald Trump Wins North Carolina. Again?

Democratic leaders find themselves wondering what happened not only in North Carolina but in the other six battleground states Trump swept this election cycle.

Columns, Opinion, Election 2024Elise ChangNovember 14, 2024Trump, Trump Victory, Donald Trump, Election 2024, National, Opinion, Column, ColumnsComment

Breaking Down ‘X’s’ First Transparency Report: Implications for the Platform and Its Users

Breaking Down ‘X’s’ First Transparency Report: Implications for the Platform and Its Users

Elon Musk’s first transparency report for ‘X’ revealed the removal and suspensions of millions of posts and accounts. As the platform aims to balance transparency and free speech, the report raises questions about the future of X and its broader implications for social media platforms.

Opinion, Editor's Picks, Columnists, ColumnsAdriana ConcepcionNovember 3, 2024Opinion, X, Editor's Pick, Twitter, Musk, ColumnsComment

Putin’s Nuclear Strategy Prevents Diplomatic end to Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin’s Nuclear Strategy Prevents Diplomatic end to Russo-Ukrainian War

In a meeting on September 25th, President Vladimir Putin warned NATO that if Russia or its allies are attacked by a nation supported by a nuclear power, Russia reserves the right to retaliate using nuclear weapons. What implications do Putin’s nuclear threats have on the future of the conflict? Will the threat of nuclear escalation prevent a peaceful end to the war?

Opinion, ColumnsLindsey TorresOctober 21, 2024Opinion, Ukraine, NATO, DonetskComment

Youthforia’s Act of Colorism & Anti-Blackness Should Not be Forgotten

Youthforia’s Act of Colorism & Anti-Blackness Should Not be Forgotten

This “600 Deep - Neutral” shade dehumanizes Black people. Regardless of Youthforia’s intentions with that product, they riled up Black beauty consumers even more than they previously did.

Opinion, EditorialsKrista Savage-WhiteSeptember 16, 2024Youthforia, Cosmetics, Opinion, EditorialComment

The Law Isn’t ready for Open and Generative AI

The Law Isn’t ready for Open and Generative AI

As AI continues to become more apparent in both our own community, the law becomes more and more prevalent to understand what role individual communities and corporations as a whole choose to handle the AI boom.

Columns, OpinionEleanor GoldsteinJuly 14, 2024AI, artificial intelligence, UNC, Column, OpinionComment

If Language Matters, "Stigma" Should Be Retired From Mental Health Vocabulary

If Language Matters, "Stigma" Should Be Retired From Mental Health Vocabulary

Stigma focuses on “having conversations” and “being open” about mental health, which are not bad things. However, those two things are not enough to end the mental health crisis.

Opinion, EditorialsKrista Savage-WhiteJune 9, 2024stigma, whataboutism, respectability politics, anti-sanism, sanist, Editorial, OpinionComment

Fractured Consensus: American Divides Amidst Shared Values

Fractured Consensus: American Divides Amidst Shared Values

The growing polarization in American politics, fueled in part by media fragmentation and political elites, has contributed to a sense of disillusionment with the state of democracy. Despite this, there are still opportunities for constructive dialogue and finding common ground.

Opinion, EditorialsSophia FreemanApril 29, 2024Polarization, Polls, Democracy, Democrats, Opinion, EditorialComment

Legalizing Online Sports Betting in N.C. Should Balance Economic Growth with Some Regulation

Legalizing Online Sports Betting in N.C. Should Balance Economic Growth with Some Regulation

North Carolina’s legalization of online sports betting includes great potential for personal revenue, economic activity, and increased viewers of sports media. However, as the state promotes online gambling, some people are concerned about its potential negative impacts on society.

Opinion, ColumnsEleanor GoldsteinApril 29, 2024Gambling, Sports Gambling, Sports Betting, House Bill 347, OpinionComment

Let Jamie Walk

Let Jamie Walk

“We all know that Jamie is not a risk. Jamie is a friend. She's a mentor. She's a fairy godmother. She’s a colleague. She's a study partner. She's a comrade. She's… She is everything, but she is not a threat,” one student said in a speech on the steps of the South Building.

Opinion, ColumnsCatherine WilesApril 22, 2024UNC, UNC-Law School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Graduation, OpinionComment

I Thought Going to Candace Owens’s Speech as a Left-Winger Would be Funny. I Was Wrong.

I Thought Going to Candace Owens’s Speech as a Left-Winger Would be Funny. I Was Wrong.

Listening to my classmates offer rounds of applause for the abolition of the DOE, calling transgender people satanic, and explicitly supporting Christian nationalism was alarming to me – and I was not alone in this experience.

Editor's Picks, OpinionCatherine WilesMarch 30, 2024Opinion Pick, Opinion Piece, Opinion, Republicans, Republican Party, UNC on-campus event, Editor's Pick Comments

Does The Celebration Of "Firsts" Really Promote Diversity and Inclusion?

Does The Celebration Of "Firsts" Really Promote Diversity and Inclusion?

While “firsts'' can bring positive visibility to a marginalized group, what happens afterward? When will the “seconds,” “thirds,” and “fourths” occur?

Editor's Picks, OpinionKrista Savage-WhiteFebruary 22, 2024Editor's Pick, Opinion, Opinion Pick, Opinion PieceComment

Addressing the Geopolitical Dynamics of the Israel-Hamas War

Addressing the Geopolitical Dynamics of the Israel-Hamas War

“If, however, with strong leadership and moral clarity, the United States, Israel, and its potential allies can establish an international coalition committed to the enfranchisement of Palestinians and the establishment of lasting peace in the region, then perhaps the status quo that has prevailed for decades may slowly begin to change.”

Opinion, ColumnsEvan TarrJanuary 30, 2024Israeli Invasion of Gaza, Israel-Hamas War, Opinion, Iran, International Development, Middle East PoliticsComment

Will the CROWN Act Do Enough to Protect Black Hairstyles?

Will the CROWN Act Do Enough to Protect Black Hairstyles?

“In predominately-White spaces, my hair reminds me that I am unambiguously Black. But I am worried about losing this element of Blackness one day due to the penalization of Black hairstyles.”

Editorials, OpinionKrista Savage-WhiteDecember 13, 2023black culture, CROWN Act, texturism, OpinionComment

Inside NC's Dysfunctional Relationship With Democracy

Inside NC's Dysfunctional Relationship With Democracy

It may seem like North Carolina is working harder than the devil to disenfranchise voters with one or multiple marginalized identities. Though when everything’s said and done, the efforts will backfire.

Opinion, Essays, ColumnsKrista Savage-WhiteOctober 29, 2023Opinion, Essays, Democracy, North Carolina, North Carolina Politics, Voter IDComment

“Hot Labor Summer:” 2023’s Organized Labor Surge and What it Means for the 99%

“Hot Labor Summer:” 2023’s Organized Labor Surge and What it Means for the 99%

“As a rising cost of living continues to place more and more pressure on the working class, unionizing and organized labor are a potent tool to gain necessary concessions for workers of all kinds. Workers across the country are taking advantage of collective bargaining to secure themselves against price hikes and even improve financial outlooks.”

Opinion, ColumnsCatherine WilesOctober 19, 2023Labor, Inequality, Strikes, Labor strikes, Opinion Piece, OpinionComment

Can Republicans Replace Trump?

Can Republicans Replace Trump?

“Republicans need to find a candidate that can appeal to both sides of the aisle, in the same way that Democrats nominated Biden over other more progressive candidates to attract centrists and swing voters.”

Editor's Picks, Editorials, OpinionNoah HouserOctober 14, 2023US Politics, Opinion, Editor's Pick, Republican Party, 2024 Republican Primary, Opinion PieceComment

Examining the UNC Fatal Shooting

Examining the UNC Fatal Shooting

“On August 28th at 1:03 pm, students and faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were suddenly put on lockdown for nearly three hours. What started off as a normal day ended with thousands of students and faculty mourning the day’s events.”

Columns, OpinionJuan PalaciosOctober 10, 2023UNC, Opinion, Safety, NC Gun ControlComment

Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions

“On June 29, 2023 the Supreme Court of the United States overturned the use of affirmative action in all higher education admissions processes. Though the claims brought against affirmative action are deceivingly compelling, the harsh reality of overturning affirmative action will create barriers in achieving success through higher education for future students of color.“

Editor's Picks, Opinion, EditorialsNia SmithJuly 3, 2023U.S. Supreme Court, Affirmative Action, UNC Affirmative Action Case, Editor's Pick, Opinion Piece, College Admissions, Racial Diversity in Admissions, Editorial, Opinion Comment

Apple: The Leviathan in US-China Economic Ties

Apple: The Leviathan in US-China Economic Ties

“Apple CEO Tim Cook recently visited an Apple store in Beijing on March 24th before attending the China Development Forum the following day. This visit took place during a particularly controversial period in China-US relations.”

Opinion, ColumnsRachael StrootApril 24, 2023Apple, China-U.S. Relations, Big Tech, International Economy, Opinion, Column PieceComment