POLITICS

6/6/2019 9:45pm

More student IDs can be used for voting following clarifications to voter ID law

By Marin Wolf

This past week, Roy Cooper signed into law a bill that clarifies exactly what types of photo ID are eligible to be used to vote in North Carolina. Previously, there had been confusion on whether certain types of student ID cards would qualify.  The previous law required universities to have been the ones to take the photos. Now, students can submit their own photos and have their ID be eligible, as long as the university can verify the student is submitting their own photo.

4/25/2019 11:39pm

Carrboro Board of Aldermen member Damon Seils seeks re-election

By Diane Adame

Damon Seils announced on Thursday that he will be running for a fourth term on the Board of Aldermen, with hopes to continue advocating for multiple initiatives he has been involved in for the Town. 

4/24/2019 9:44pm

UNC junior Tai Huynh announces candidacy for Chapel Hill Town Council

By Jonny Cook

Tai Huynh is the fourth UNC student to campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council since the voting age was brought down in 1971.

4/23/2019 11:14pm

Orange County Veterans Memorial construction enters phase II after receiving funding

By Sofia Lesnewski

Carrboro recently voted to contribute $25,000 to the construction of the Orange County Veterans Memorial. While most members of the Board of Aldermen feel that the memorial will recognize the over 6,000 veterans in Orange County, one member believes that the memorial reflects similar sentiments of Silent Sam.

4/23/2019 10:52pm

Senators discuss including accountability in Higher Education Act reauthorization

By Blake Weaver

Democratic senators across the country have been discussing how to create accountability for colleges and universities on student loan defaulting. 

4/22/2019 8:58pm

‘Abortion survivors’ bill passes with bipartisan support, vetoed by Cooper

By Jamey Cross

Cooper's veto created controversial commentary from those in favor of the bill.

4/15/2019 9:10pm

UNC students receive free expression survey requests

By Jordyn Williams

“Our goals are to better understand students’ attitudes and experiences related to free expression on campus,” Professor Timothy Ryan stated in regards to the survey.

4/15/2019 8:45pm

How’d Beto O’Rourke’s meet-and-greet go?

By Taylor Buck

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.

4/11/2019 8:32pm

Beto O’Rourke is coming to UNC for a meet-and-greet on Monday

By Taylor Buck

O'Rourke has been to seven other college campuses since he announced his bid for the presidency. 

4/10/2019 9:49pm

DACA recipients could get in-state tuition if this bill passes the N.C. Legislature

By Sofia Lesnewski

A new proposed bill in the North Carolina Senate would allow DACA recipients to pay in-state tuition at UNC-system schools, allowing more affordable access to post-secondary education.

4/7/2019 8:43pm

What to know about the recently filed Opioid Epidemic Response Act

By Sofia Lesnewski

A new bill in the N.C. Senate aims to help people get treatment for opioid addiction by making medication more accessible and allowing the state to subsidize supplies for treatment programs.

4/2/2019 11:43am

Holocaust education could soon be required in N.C. public schools

By Sean Leider

A bill that aims to make North Carolina the 11th state in the country to mandate Holocaust and genocide education might be in effect by the 2019-20 school year.

4/1/2019 9:53pm

Orange County GOP convention encourages participation in a blue county

By Julia Masters

The Orange County Republican Party also elected precinct chairs, reaffirmed the state party platform and made amendments to their current platform.

3/31/2019 9:24pm

Orange County Dems are looking for another 'blue wave' 2020, but will they get it?

By Ryan Smoot

“We can’t count on a blue wave like a natural occurrence, it’s got to be a man-made wave and a woman-made wave."

3/28/2019 11:13pm

N.C.’s 20-week abortion ban was struck down in court. But will the law change?

By Samantha Perry

The North Carolina law outlawing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, except in life-threatening situations, was declared unconstitutional. 

3/28/2019 11:04pm

N.C. legislators propose new protections for LGBTQ+ residents

By Alice Bennett

Three bills were recently filed in N.C. legislature that would significantly increase protections for LGBT citizens, including banning discrimination based on sexual and identity, fully repealing H.B. 2 and banning conversion therapy.

3/25/2019 9:35pm

Here's how education reforms from the White House might impact you

By cailey howard

The proposal attempts to reform the Higher Education Act, which is overdue for an update, but this has significant implications for financial aid long term. 

3/24/2019 9:36pm

If you think you won't need your One Card in 2020, think again

By Diane Adame

“As long as they are identified when they come to vote and we have removed the barriers for that to happen, that is all good democracy and it’s what this country ought to be about."

3/21/2019 11:10pm

Gov. Cooper's budget proposal focuses on healthcare and education

By Andreamarie Efthymiou

Gov. Roy Cooper released his recommended state budget. He wants to increase teacher pay, expand Medicaid and improve rural areas. The budget was met with mixed reactions from the public.

3/21/2019 9:55pm

N.C. could be the last state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment

By Diane Adame

The ERA was first introduced in 1923. If ratified, the amendment would ensure equal pay for women and make sex-based discrimination illegal.