N.C.’s 20-week abortion ban was struck down in court. But will the law change?
The North Carolina law outlawing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, except in life-threatening situations, was declared unconstitutional.
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N.C. legislators propose new protections for LGBTQ+ residents
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.
Senators discuss including accountability in Higher Education Act reauthorization
Democratic senators across the country have been discussing how to create accountability for colleges and universities on student loan defaulting.
‘Abortion survivors’ bill passes with bipartisan support, vetoed by Cooper
Cooper's veto created controversial commentary from those in favor of the bill.
UNC students receive free expression survey requests
“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.
How’d Beto O’Rourke’s meet-and-greet go?
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke came to UNC Monday to discuss immigration reform, healthcare and to answer questions from students.
Beto O’Rourke is coming to UNC for a meet-and-greet on Monday
O'Rourke has been to seven other college campuses since he announced his bid for the presidency.
DACA recipients could get in-state tuition if this bill passes the N.C. Legislature
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.
What to know about the recently filed Opioid Epidemic Response Act
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.
Holocaust education could soon be required in N.C. public schools
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.
Orange County GOP convention encourages participation in a blue county
The Orange County Republican Party also elected precinct chairs, reaffirmed the state party platform and made amendments to their current platform.
Orange County Dems are looking for another 'blue wave' 2020, but will they get it?
“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."
Here's how education reforms from the White House might impact you
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.
If you think you won't need your One Card in 2020, think again
“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."
Gov. Cooper's budget proposal focuses on healthcare and education
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.
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.
We talked to N.C. Rep. Nasir Majeed about being Muslim in the GA and his new bill
N.C. Rep. Nasif Majeed, D-District 99, is a part of the 1 percent of non-Christians in the General Assembly. “I’m an elected official, and I have served many years in the city of Charlotte, and my service was linked to the people and being a representative for the people," he said. "My religion, I just happen to be a Muslim." Read about Majeed's experiences with politics and religion, and about House Bill 312, or the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which he introduced to the legislature earlier this month.
UNC students study domestic and global policy issues in the nation's capital
Students studying abroad in D.C. receive real-world experience in their chosen field via internships, on top of completing intensive coursework for credit.
Cooper’s State of the State Address aimed for bipartisanship. But are Republicans in?
Gov. Roy Cooper delivered a State of the State address on Feb. 25, in which he outlined his determination to help the country recover from hurricane damage and more.
President of Charlotte Hornets to lecture at Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship
Fred Whitfield, Michael Jordan’s close friend and business confidant, and president and vice chairman of the Charlotte Hornets will join the UNC Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship Thursday night for a talk about sports, culture and entrepreneurship.
