If you have consumed and bought into the negative narratives about Lopez, you might think it is “karma” for all her alleged misdeeds, lack of talent, and extreme amounts of egoism. But if you believe that you formed those opinions entirely based on facts and without the influence of coordinated (i.e., inorganic) activity, then you are severely underestimating your gullibility level and are complicit in the harassment against her.
Read MoreAs the sun sets on Rafael Nadal’s tennis career, his impact on the sport and its fans remains indelible. He leaves not just as a champion but as a symbol of resilience and humanity, reminding us that even the greatest athletes are defined by more than just their triumphs. They are also characterized by the challenges they overcome and the character they display along the way. Not only will the loss of Nadal be a loss for his livelihood, but also the loss of the tennis world as a whole.
Read MoreWith 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.
Read MoreDemocratic leaders find themselves wondering what happened not only in North Carolina but in the other six battleground states Trump swept this election cycle.
Read MoreElon 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.
Read MoreIn 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?
Read MoreThis “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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreStigma 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNorth 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.
Read More“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.
Read MoreListening 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.
Read MoreWhile “firsts'' can bring positive visibility to a marginalized group, what happens afterward? When will the “seconds,” “thirds,” and “fourths” occur?
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read MoreIt 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.
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“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.”
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