POLITICS

10/19/2019 12:28am

We looked into rumors that N.C. Speaker Tim Moore is going for UNC-System President

By Michael Taffe

After interim UNC-System President Bill Roper said he will not seek to serve in his role in a permanent capacity, the search for a new system president became even more uncertain. Though the names of candidates have not been released, one controversial public figure has been the topic of recent rumors: Tim Moore.  Moore, the speaker of the N.C. House of Representatives, has made his name by supporting fiscal prudence and controversial moves such as HB2. Some say Moore would be a poor leader for the UNC System given his history in the General Assembly, while others argue that he could be a viable candidate. 

10/15/2019 6:57pm

Despite little movement on state budget, stand alone spending measures move to Cooper

By Hannah Correll

The majority of recent bills that the General Assembly has passed are above the continuation budget from the last fiscal year. Gov. Cooper has signed all but one of the mini-budget bills that were copied from the budget he vetoed in June. 

10/6/2019 9:44pm

What Koch Foundation money means for the Universities that receive it

By Maeve Sheehey

UnKoch My Campus' executive director spoke to UNC professors about accepting money from the Charles Koch Foundation, as professors continue to disagree about whether Koch's donations are problematic.

9/12/2019 1:06am

What's happened since N.C.'s congressional maps were ruled unconstitutional

By Diane Adame

North Carolina lawmakers have less than a week to redraw districts. So far, they have agreed on baseline maps to use as a starting point in the redistricting process. 

9/11/2019 7:35pm

Bernie Sanders will come to UNC in September, Young Democrats announce

By Maeve Sheehey

Sanders follows a long line of politicians to visit the University, including Beto O'Rourke in 2019 and Barack Obama in 2016. 

9/9/2019 10:53pm

How students get caught up in the U.S.-China trade war

By Cynthia Dong

As tensions rise between the US and China over trade, international students find themselves caught in the middle of the two superpowers. 

9/8/2019 10:09pm

New UNC program under fire for perceived conservative origins and lack of transparency

By Maeve Sheehey

The Program for Civic Virtue and Civil Discourse has generated controversy at public meetings and behind the scenes, with some faculty believing it is a veiled conservative program — and some concerned about why they are being left out of the process to form it. 

9/8/2019 9:22pm

Column: For local election coverage, let us be your source

By Jamey Cross

The OC Voice is a portion of the OC Report newsletter where local residents may have a platform to talk about local issues they care about. This week, Assistant City & State Editor Jamey Cross is breaking down all the 2019 election coverage you can expect to see from The Daily Tar Heel this fall. 

9/8/2019 9:15pm

Where do 2020 presidential candidates stand on student debt?

By Jonny Cook

Students, here are what your Democratic presidential candidates want to do about higher education debt. 

8/20/2019 9:18pm

‘The answer is, get started’: Duke Energy coal ash conflict continues

By David Saff

New court decision that favors the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality in strenuous legal battle between DEQ and Duke Energy hopes to ensure safety for future generations in areas negatively affected by coal ash.

7/23/2019 3:56pm

Rise and fall: The 110 year history of UNC's Confederate monument, Silent Sam

By Preston Lennon

Conceived in 1908, completed in 1913, then torn down in 2018, Silent Sam was a lightning rod symbol on UNC's campus for over 100 years. Even now, as the one-year anniversary of its toppling approaches and the statue remains hidden in storage, Silent Sam continues to spark conversations on race and history. 

7/20/2019 2:33pm

Column: After Trump's rally, North Carolina has a choice to make

By Ramishah Maruf

Like Omar, I love America so much I want it to be the best version of itself, one that treats all of its people with respect and dignity.

6/27/2019 11:47pm

North Carolina Congressional map can stay following Supreme Court decision

By Marin Wolf

North Carolina won't have to redraw congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it does not have a role to play in cases of partisan gerrymandering. 

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.