Chapel Hill shouldn’t follow the route of Carrboro and run roughshod over the wishes of actual residents to appease vague arguments about what feels like a blow against racism. Instead, it should consider the actual facts of the matter and recognize the importance of resident consent in renaming streets.
Read MoreA retirement crisis may have even more looming effects on the economy, especially because the labor force is widely affected by retirement. This has the potential to disorient the employment pattern for the United States.
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 MorePutin is quick to turn all the blame on the US and its policy concerning this region, not even acknowledging the atrocities committed by Hamas. His sole purpose was to tie the conflict to his greater war against the West. Putin is directly benefiting from the chaos abroad by diminishing the US image, having attention taken away from Ukraine, and US support being divided even further around the globe.
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“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.”
Read More“It is time for the governor to reassess his methodology, break free from such a narrow group of supporters, and include a true method of governance that is inclusive, fair, and, most importantly, for the people.”
“On April 4th, Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges for falsifying business records. So what happened and what does this mean?”
Read More“A man born into luxury, who went to the best schools, lived in the most expensive houses, and could afford things that many only dream of forgot one crucial aspect of this puzzle. That the law, even though seemingly an innocent disturbance for some, is a powerful tool that can win even against the most influential.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“Protests have broken out in Milan to fight for LGBTQ rights that are currently being threatened, with people holding signs that read ‘you explain to my son that I am not his mother’ and children wearing shirts that read ‘It is love that creates a family.’ “
Read More“The main question that the Kids Online Safety Act provokes is who gets to dictate what is and isn’t allowed on social media. Concerns of censorship come amid claims that Elon Musk, Twitter’s new CEO, has suspended accounts for criticizing him as well as a flood of Library book bans targeting stories centering characters that are LGBTQ+ and people of color. Opponents of the Act such as Evan Greer voice valid concerns about Censorship and authoritarianism.“
Read More“Katie Hobbs, the Democratic Secretary of State of Arizona, defeated Lake by just under one percentage point in a state where given today’s unfavorable political climate towards Democrats, it should not be this close. Hobbs’ win sends a strong message to Donald Trump that his MAGA politics are still seen as unfavorable to most swing-state electorates.”
Read More“Biden, who was elected to his post at 78 years old, is subjected to constant attacks about his advanced age and its impacts on his profession. A problem arises when people pose different reactions when discussing Trump’s age, who, if elected in 2024, will also be 78. The question now is: how will Republicans play around with this fact?“
Read More“While the Income-Driven Student Loan Forgiveness Act will help many Americans today, it simultaneously admits the inherent need for change in our Department of Education. If Americans want to see a future with growing numbers of college graduates, we have to act now. Congress must be urged to make longstanding policy on the student debt crisis rather than create more short-term fixes.“
Read More“Only recently having left the world of mask mandates, vaccines, work at home orders, and increased prices, the state of the dollar must be preserved in an already weakened economy. With inflation the highest in over forty years, having been capped in July at 9.1%, additive changes such as loan forgiveness will seek to halt its decline back to the recommended 2%.”
Read More“The far-right may use democratic means, if necessary, to gain power, but their true alliance is not with democracy; it is with power and control.”
Read More“Whether Florida’s politicians like it or not, they have LGBTQ+ youth too. These youth should know that there are others like them. History is filled with exceptional LGBTQ+ icons. These people are role models, heroes, and worthy to be taught in schools.”
Read More“The desire to end the seemingly never-ending pandemic has led Americans to put a lot of faith in the federal government. This can be dangerous. The United States has checks and balances and separation of powers for a reason. If these were neglected, it could set a dangerous precedent. Some businesses have already implemented vaccine requirements on their own terms or because of a state mandate; however, a federal mandate carries a heavier weight and attempts to usurp state sovereignty. After all, the 10th amendment provides the states with the authority to oversee public health, not the federal government.”
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