As attempts to expand non-renewable energy sectors in North Carolina fail, the state has turned to the sky for a greener, more sustainable answer.
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“Long regarded as the Queen City, it seems as if Charlotte has found itself a new king. With two professional sports teams at his command, a Pittsburgh native has been given the keys to one of the most important aspects of North Carolina’s economy.”
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Supporters of offshore drilling, chief among them the fossil fuel industry itself, point to the possibility of job creation and achieving energy independence. Opponents, however, bring up a wide range of human and environmental concerns. The Environment North Carolina report points to various risks of spillage and pollution from offshore and onshore infrastructure.
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North Carolina’s barrier islands and vacationer’s paradise, the Outer Banks, are most affected by the encroaching sea levels. From 2011 to 2015, sea levels rose up to 5 inches in some locales.
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Former Senator Kay Hagan passed away last Monday at 66. She leaves behind a lengthy political career and a legacy as historic lawmaker who broke down gender barriers and reached across the aisle.
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The recent demonstration by the Genocide Awareness Project, an anti-abortion organization, reignited the debate about free speech on campus and how far the protections afforded by the university under the First Amendment should extend.
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Among the seven candidates vying for three seats, there are a number of novel and even controversial ideas to further Chapel Hill’s commitment to building a stable affordable housing stock. The exploration of these various ideas seems likely to lead to innovation and bold new commitments on affordable housing.
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Turnover in the UNC System’s leadership follows the challenges posed by the removal of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Confederate Monument Silent Sam by protestors in August 2018. Since then, clashes over the monument and other political influences from the Republican-controlled NC General Assembly have overshadowed the Board’s initiatives to improve higher education for students.
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Young people may not usually pay attention to local politics, but any UNC student registered to vote in Chapel Hill will be eligible to cast their ballot in this election. Here is the basic information necessary to be an informed voter.
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It is a slippery slope for the government to threaten withholding grant money in order to influence curricula. If this kind of government interference in education becomes the new norm, it could have potentially disastrous consequences and could limit access to a well-rounded education.
As the House is in full swing of opening an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, where do North Carolina’s Congressional Representatives stand on the issue? Spoiler alert: Republicans oppose impeachment and Democrats support it- but Senators Burr and Tillis’ positions are a bit more complicated.
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It is only proper to question whether an institution that claims nonpartisanship while advocating for conservative thought should be allowed to influence the curriculum at Carolina.
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As the opioid epidemic continues to claim lives in North Carolina and across the country, there is renewed hope that pharmaceutical company owners and executives will be held accountable for their role in starting the crisis.
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“This streamlined transportation process would have allowed for quick and easy sharing of information and talent among research sites and universities.”
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“Hosted by the UNC Young Democrats, O’Rourke brought up policy points ranging from climate change action, gun control and background checks, and voting rights to universal health care, the student loan crisis, and immigration reform.”
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“Last year’s rally successfully showed lawmakers that teachers are active participants in politics with enough community influence to help shape elections.”
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“Emboldened by the now-broken supermajority, Democrats, and a few Republicans, have set their sights on a policy goal that has long eluded them: Medicaid expansion.”
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“Reports indicate that Bladen County voters did not return their absentee ballots at a rate almost 2.5 times the frequency of any other county. This is an extreme statistical outlier.”
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“Unpopular as it often sounds, a substantial salary increase for those who represent us might be the only way to save the citizen legislature.”
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“Last Tuesday, voters signaled that the people of Chapel Hill do care about the families and children suffering from insecure housing and homelessness. This outcome gives us hope that in the future more students statewide with insecure housing might be privy to more resources if and when similar political attitudes are expressed and political actions are taken.”
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