In N.C., failure to pay court fees on time may result in additional fines, increased probation periods, or the suspension of a defendant’s driver’s license. These harsh penalties cause defendants extreme hardship in securing or maintaining employment, making it nearly impossible for them to resolve their debts.
Read MoreThe Internal Revenue Code prohibits 501(c)(3) organizations from making political donations—and yet the Sons of Confederate Veterans have been doing just that for years, according to a series of articles published by the Daily Tar Heel.
Read More“Early last week, state Superior Court Judge David Lee signed a court order declaring that the state is not doing enough to ensure that North Carolina students are receiving a sound and basic education. The order directed the state to “work expeditiously and without delay to take all necessary actions” to implement changes.”
Read MoreWith the Senate trial underway, North Carolinians look to see where Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr stand on impeachment. The two senators, both Republicans, are expected to ultimately vote against removing the president from office, but their approaches and attitudes toward the trial have differed thus far.
Read MoreAs attempts to expand non-renewable energy sectors in North Carolina fail, the state has turned to the sky for a greener, more sustainable answer.
Read More“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.”
Read MoreSupporters 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.
Read MoreNorth 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.
Read MoreFormer 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAmong 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.
Read MoreTurnover 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.
Read MoreYoung 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read More“This streamlined transportation process would have allowed for quick and easy sharing of information and talent among research sites and universities.”
Read More“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.”
Read More“Last year’s rally successfully showed lawmakers that teachers are active participants in politics with enough community influence to help shape elections.”
Read More
