N.C. could be the last state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment
The ERA was first introduced in 1923. If ratified, the amendment would ensure equal pay for women and make sex-based discrimination illegal.
NATIONAL POLITICS
Rep. Price's committee secured federal funding for research, public housing and more
In the wake of a Feb. 15 deadline to pass a new funding bill, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee created seven appropriations bills.
A bill challenging marriage equality in the N.C. House could overturn it nationwide
A new House Bill has been introduced in the General Assembly that challenges the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision that made gay marriage legal across the country.
Tillis and other N.C. representatives sponsor bills to promote HBCUs
HBCUs open higher education to new generations of students.
A look into the past, present and future of partisan gerrymandering in N.C.
In November 2016, Republicans won 10 of 13 Congressional seats, despite receiving only 53 percent of votes across the state.
'I hate 2-Step': Students and ITS are at odds over HeelMail's 2-step verification
While ITS views 2-step verification as necessary, students and faculty alike have a much less flattering opinion of it.
Rep. David Price proposes bill to reopen part of the federal government
With the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. David Price is introducing a bill to reopen the DOT and HUD.
Supreme Court accepts NC gerrymandering lawsuit
Common Cause v. Rucho could become an exemplary case for future gerrymandering accusations.
Column: Borders and violence
“'The Wall' that Trump and the Republican base have rallied around should be understood as a symbolic project representing their worldview rather than a feasible policy proposal."
UNC named an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Prosperity University
UNC is joining a cohort of other universities dedicated to student-led innovation.
UNC's semi-annual Research Week begins despite delays
Symposiums, showcases and talks deliver opportunities to undergraduate students who are interested in participating in research at UNC.
Word on the Street: Are you voting in the midterms?
With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, many UNC students are eager to exercise their right to vote. Others aren't. Staff writer Lyell McMerty asked UNC students around campus, "Are you planning on voting in the midterm elections? If so, what issues concern you the most? If not, why not?"
New bill aims to improve election finance transparency
A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. David Price would require politically active nonprofits to disclose the names of donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually.
U.S. House grants $1.68 billion to N.C. and S.C. in hurricane aid
Hurricane Florence left widespread damage to property across the state, so the U.S. House of Representatives is stepping in to help out.
More and more women are running for office in N.C.
The diversity in politics is growing wider as a large number of women set the trend for running for office, bringing a fresh perspective and new dimensions to the world of politics.
Need another reason to vote in November? It's good for your health
While Millennials are one of the largest generation groups, there are still more Baby Boomers and older generations that show up to the voting polls each November. The U.S. Legislature is seeing more diversity than ever before, but it is not equal to the diversity of the population that the legislature represents. Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Virginia suggest that political participation can have a range of positive affects for the mind, toward relationships with others and society.
General Alumni Association honors alumni who died on 9/11
First-year Dylan Melisaratos spoke of his uncle, one of the UNC alums lost on Sept. 11, at the ceremony.
UNC faculty receive guidance on potential ICE raids
“These days, immigration enforcement is so completely nutty that I don’t think you can rule anything out.”
DeVos seeks to rescind Obama Administration policies regarding sexual misconduct
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos seeks to change the way public universities are required to handle sexual misconduct cases, in some cases putting additional pressure on the accusing party.
UNC archeologist uncovers a mosaic that makes ancient Jewish life more unclear
Magness’ discovery supported the hypothesis that Jewish communities were able to thrive under the Christian Rule.
