“Now, many wonder what this will foretell about ongoing Scottish-UK tensions and the preponderance of calls for Scottish independence.”
“On January 25th 2023, UNC Chapel Hill hosted the Ambassador of Poland to the United States, his Excellency Marek Magierowski, who spoke on the Russia-Ukraine war. The mindset of Russian leadership, Poland’s role in the crisis, and the future of the war were topics of discussion for the Ambassador, who predicted an enduring conflict.“
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“The problem persists with the new precedent still being tested in its meaning, with each side arguing for different interpretations, and, by extension, the constitutionality of the law. “
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“Roughly six months later, the post-Roe landscape has shifted. Since this decision, 24 states have banned or are likely to ban abortion. While these bans are newer, the reality of a lack of access is not a new concept for marginalized and minority groups. People of color are overrepresented in those seeking abortion services, creating the opportunity for this group to be disproportionately affected by these bans.”
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“Excerpt: On the 75th anniversary of Dr. Frank Porter Graham’s negotiation of the Renville Treaty, the Carolina Asia Center held a joint conference between The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in Jakarta which discussed Indonesia’s past, present, and future on the world stage…Indonesia is rapidly gaining economic and political influence on the world stage via increasingly diverse foreign direct investment, Indonesia’s sway within ASEAN, and the desire to forge an independent Indonesian path.“
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“The North Carolina Supreme Court has restored the right to vote for 55,000 individuals. As a result, the swing state of North Carolina may have new tie breaking voters in its midst.“
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“Live Nation Entertainment has gained significant market control over primary ticketing and live event venues, with the Department of Justice watching from the sidelines. Now, activists, politicians and consumers demand trust busting action.“
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“While the World Cup spectacle on the field in Qatar was fantastic, there was no shortage of controversy off the pitch. The juxtaposition of harsh protests and fantastic soccer begs the question: What does this World Cup mean for the relationship between politics and sports going forward? ”
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“After proving to be a thorn in the side of the Democratic caucus by refusing to eliminate the filibuster, holding up key Democratic priorities, and insisting on trimming down Democratic spending bills, Senator Sinema announced that she will switch her party affiliation from Democratic to Independent… In a closely-divided state like Arizona, an Independent like Sinema running could siphon votes away from the Democratic candidate, allowing Republicans to capture a Senate seat, possibly give them a Senate majority.”
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“On December 3, 2022, an unknown individual or group of individuals sent Moore County residents into darkness. When all was said and done, about 45,000 customers were left without power, with many customers not regaining power until four days later.”
“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?“
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“They tried to bury me alive and I’m here!”
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“The new Republican dominated court will begin hearing important North Carolina cases after the two newly elected justices are sworn in at the beginning of the new year. In the words of candidate Lucy Inman, the court is “being asked to make some of the most difficult decisions they've been asked to make in my lifetime.”
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“Georgia has consequential federal and state-level races on the ballot this year, including a marquee Senate race between incumbent Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Hershel Walker, a former University of Georgia football player and a recipient of the Heisman trophy (R-GA), as well as a rematch between incumbent Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams (D-GA), who hopes her efforts to increase voter access, protection, and registration since her close loss in the 2018 election will create a path to victory.”
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“Repetitive damage to the island’s cultural relics and statues pose a threat to the preservation of the Rapa Nui people and way of life. Many wonder if selling the island as a tourist attraction is worth losing its rich, beautiful history.“
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“Following a crash in oil prices from the pandemic, oil companies have since moved to secure for themselves more certain assets and deals rather than tempting risk. Over the past year, expansion to new lands in exploration of oil deposits have declined drastically.“
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“With the recent announcement from the White House and an increasing number of states legalizing marijuana, North Carolinians are left wondering about the future of marijuana legalization in their state. While both Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein have voiced their support for legalization of marijuana, the ultimate decision lies in the hands of North Carolina’s Republican-controlled state legislature.“
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“Suicide rates represent a breakdown of economic and emotional stability and a failure of social structures to adequately reconcile the effects of that instability in an uncertain world.”
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“Beyond the CAQ’s sweeping victory, the election results are also notable for the sharp defeat of the Parti Quebecois and its platform of full independence from Ottawa. Yet the decline of the party most traditionally linked with Quebec separatism is not a decline of the nationalist project itself. Rather, the victory of the CAQ marks a redefinition, not a repudiation, of Quebec nationalism.”
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