Walter Jones, a longtime U.S. Rep from District 3, is remembered by North Carolinians
U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., died last Sunday afternoon in Greenville.
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Proposed bipartisan bill aims to end N.C. gerrymandering
“We could really take this opportunity and completely change the narrative about redistricting and completely change the narrative about our state,” said state N.C. Rep. Robert Reives, who filed a bill in the General Assembly on Wednesday aimed at combating gerrymandering of the state's voting districts.
What do the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates think about higher education?
Offering tuition-free college is part of many of the Democratic candidates' campaigns, however a one-size-fits-all approach may not be indicative of effective policymaking. Here's what you should know as a voter when it comes to education planks.
A look into how the government shutdown affected Orange County
As a second government shutdown seems impending, social service agencies in Orange County are preparing for the worst.
Abortions after 13 weeks could be illegal in North Carolina if new bill passes
If passed, the law would go into effect on Dec. 1, 2019 and would apply to abortions performed on or after that date.
Former Gov. Pat McCrory and former U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre join UNC's IoP
Former Gov. Pat McCrory and former U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre joined the UNC Institute of Politics as spring 2019 fellows, giving weekly seminars that are open to all UNC 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.
Peabody Award Winner discusses Iran-U.S. relations during the Trump Administration
After two years, Peabody Award Winner Reese Erlich returned to UNC on Thursday to speak about U.S. policy in Iran and the Middle East. Touching on topics like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Trump administration and relationships between Iran and other third world countries.
Raleigh Women's March highlights the power of youth and the importance of unity
The Raleigh Women's March focused on the unique issues impacting North Carolinians and encouraged local involvement.
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.
We talked to the two newest Orange County commissioners on their plans for the board
Sally Greene, a former Chapel Hill Town Council member, and Jamezetta Bedford, previously on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education, replaced Commissioners Barry Jacobs and Mia Burroughs in uncontested races.
North Carolina legislature to consider marijuana legalization in 2019
The N.C. General Assembly will begin talking about marijuana legalization in the new year, but if the proposal passes, it will be up to local governments to actually legalize it.
PPE minor receives 3.4 million dollar donation
The Philosophy, Politics and Economics minor program at UNC continues to grow as students seek to supplement their major(s) or future career with beneficial perspectives on public life.
Here's an update on the North Carolina voter ID law
With the Republican General Assembly to lose its supermajority in the New Year, legislators are pushing the final details on the voter I.D. amendment.
PWAD course invites former U.S. Ambassador to talk on foreign policy and immigration
“I realized that ancient texts that I enjoy reading have a global impact in the world today, and the best way to bring that home, I think, is to have global leaders come into the classroom.”
Turn tension into humor at Elly Lonon's workshop on how to discuss politics
Discussing politics doesn't always have to end in a yelling match. Learn how to turn heated debates humorous from McSweeney's columnist and satire writer Elly Lonon.
Meet the women and first-generation Americans representing you in N.C. General Assembly
"My biggest thing was about running for something, and I truly believe that if you are running for office, you’ve always got to be running for something — not against anyone, not against anything — but you’ve got to be running for something."
Word on the Street: Politics during the holidays
Staff writer Claire Willmschen asked UNC students what political conversations they expect during their family gatherings.
Undergraduate Senate approves summer stipends, supports Blasey Ford nomination
Check out what was passed and what was said at the Undergraduate Student Senate meeting on Tuesday.
John Arrowood elected as first LGBTQ+ statewide politician in the South
What Kendra Johnson, director of Equality NC, called the 'Rainbow Wave' reflects the increased representation of openly LGBTQ+ politians being elected to offices. But there is still work to be done.
