“While on the surface, Manchin is the clear culprit for the bill’s failure to pass, there are deeper factors that have influenced Biden’s sluggish legislative start.”
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“North Carolina’s Representative Madison Cawthorn is under scrutiny from the State Board of Elections in response to a group of eleven North Carolinian voters urging the Board to disqualify his candidacy, citing his involvement in the rallies preceding the January 6th Insurrection as a violation of the Constitution.”
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“Regardless, the Flores lawsuit underscores the presence of racial issues and race politics in this country. The suit may have greater implications for the country as the NFL garners enormous interest from the public.”
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“Despite his historic opposition to school choice, Governor Roy Cooper recently issued a proclamation naming the week of January 24-29, 2022 as “School Choice Week.” However, Cooper has not taken any further policy action to confirm a sudden switch in position to supporting school choice, nor has he spoken about his rationale for issuing a proclamation designed to increase the visibility of school choice.”
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“With these replacements, the Court is now a 6-3 conservative-liberal split, which is consequential as conservatives are more likely to find affirmative action unconstitutional. It is also a disturbing sign that the Court is taking a case for which the precedent involved was affirmed just six years ago.”
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“The White House is celebrating Qurayshi’s death as a win for the Biden administration, which has faced criticism for the contentious withdrawal from Afghanistan, the current Russia-Ukraine crisis, and increased competition with China.”
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“Since 2018, the number of progressives in office has skyrocketed. However, their signature policies – the Green New Deal and Medicare for All – failed to pass Congress despite broad support. With this in mind, I had the honor of interviewing Muad Hrezi, progressive Democrat candidate for Connecticut District 1 and former Tarheel, on his race, the most pressing healthcare and economic issues for the nation, and the future of the Democratic Party.”
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“Four candidates will compete to become UNC’s next Student Body President on Election Day this Tuesday, February 8th. In order by last name, Ethan Phillips, Sam Robinson, Taliajah “Teddy” Vann, and Sage Staley have all crossed the 1,000 signature threshold to appear on the ballot officially as Student Body President (SBP) candidates. Due to the fact that UNC’s Board of Elections utilizes a ranked choice voting system for SBP elections, it is important to get to know all of the candidates. Get acquainted with the current Student Body President candidates by reading their responses to four questions from the CPR.”
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“The competitive interest of wealthy world powers to invest and secure interests in various African nations such as Kenya, displays how the effects of colonial relationships still impacts world dynamics to this day. The main concern with this modern scramble is the dependence it can create and reinforce.”
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“Now, almost two decades later, Betancourt has returned to finish what she started. In her announcement, Betancourt said ‘While the FARC enslaved me and my companions, the drug cartels, violent groups and corrupt politicians enslaved each of you. We are going to leave behind this culture of mafias, violence and lies, and we are going to learn again to be free citizens.’”
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“With the future of NC redistricting likely playing out in the states' court rooms, Governor Cooper’s veto will not be the last North Carolinians hear about changes to midterm elections. Though lawmakers on both sides of the aisle remain vocal about how the debate should be settled, all eyes now turn towards the seven justices in Raleigh to shape this coming election cycle.”
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“Russia has vital military and economic interests in Ukraine, as well as deep historical and cultural ties to the Eastern European nation that have pushed Russian president Vladimir Putin to prepare an invasion of Ukraine.”
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“Bloodshed threatens to repeat itself in Ukraine. In 2014, Putin annexed the Crimean peninsula after its citizens chose to join Russia in a disputed referendum. Russia’s annexation not only challenged Ukrainian sovereignty but challenged the post-1945 world order. But now, tensions threaten to blow. Reminiscent of the expansionist dreams of the Soviet Union, Russia appears to be on the verge of invading Ukraine once again.”
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“Two weeks ago, Governor Roy Cooper announced that North Carolina’s more than 80,000 state employees will have the opportunity to use paid leave to staff public schools in the state. What is the problem in NC schools?”
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“Competition pressures from the increasingly crowded infotainment genre force shows to progressively lower their level of political discourse, relying increasingly on elements like conflict, sensationalization, and humor in an attempt to attract and retain this new class of viewers. This “race to the bottom” of overly simplistic political discourse driven by new political media’s incentives is still amplified by the incentives of the politicians using the mediums to engage the public.”
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“2022 holds an opportunity for Biden to help improve the lives of Americans and pass his policy goals. His legacy likely depends upon what he can facilitate this calendar year.”
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“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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“It is not just rappers like Dolph who often die before they reach old age. The premature deaths of pop artists across numerous genres is a phenomenon that has recently received more attention under an academic lens. Unfortunately, researchers have found that it is nothing new for pop artists to die young. However, some have noted that the ways in which they are dying are indeed unprecedented.”
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“The United States’ history with broken treaties displays a trend that has continued into contemporary times to harm and disregard the wishes, cultures, and safety of Native Americans. Native Americans today endure massive institutional and social disparities that often go unacknowledged or unknown by Americans. These disparities exist within many spheres in American society.”
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“Global consumers have not witnessed such high levels of inflation since the baby boom after World War II. But these fears of runaway inflation are unfounded, especially considering the nature of the post-COVID economy. Heeding the Federal Reserve’s characterization of inflation as ‘transitory,’ global inflation will fall as the international economy rebounds through the post-COVID fallout.”
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