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Opinion: Public schools should empower future adults

By Editorial Board | November 21

Public education is a beautiful thing. It ideally takes kids from all walks of life, regardless of any outside factors, and gives them an equal and undeniable ...

Opinion: Journalism should seek the truth, not balance sides

By Editorial Board | November 21

From newsrooms, living rooms and war rooms alike, a consensus emerges: Journalists did not cover this election, or President-elect Trump, correctly.

Opinion: Now is the time for all of us to speak out against hate

By Editorial Board | November 20

The Ku Klux Klan is holding a rally in our state. The white nationalist group — or more accurately, white terrorist group — was thought to have been ...

Opinion: Donald Trump is not the problem; he only represents it

By Editorial Board | November 20

Sometimes the biggest jokes aren’t funny at all, and honestly no better notion can sum up the most recent presidential election cycle than that one. ...

Opinion: Is it necessary to throw off unjust governments?

By Editorial Board | November 17

Personal morality and national citizenship usually go hand-in-hand in the United States. Doing what is right in your own life can lead to a more sustainable ...

Opinion: The Constitution is important all day, every day

By Editorial Board | November 17

The checks and balances of our government’s constitution deserve respect all the time, even if just to preserve them for times like these. With President-elect ...

Quick hits for Nov. 17, 2016

November 16

ABC 11 reported that we blurred the line between free speech and respect for the democratic process. How so, ABC? Did we call for a riot? Did we say the ...

Opinion: In light of recent events, use art as an outlet and tool

By Editorial Board | November 16

When times are tough, we often turn to words of wisdom, hugs, protest, or – for some of us – absentmindedly perusing through Facebook for some immediate ...

Opinion: There is light to be seen in the dark, find some

By Editorial Board | November 16

The weather now is perfect Carolina autumn. Do yourself a favor. Get up, ignore all screens and walk outside. Walk down Franklin Street from Chapel Hill ...

Opinion: Know your space and be mindful at protests

By Editorial Board | November 16

The past week has seen no shortage of political unrest and protesting. While the presidential election is the main focus, the North Dakota Access pipeline ...

Opinion: Self-care can be an act of politicism, radicalism and love

By Editorial Board | November 16

As the dark cloud of President-elect Donald Trump grows closer and closer, the call for self-care has defined the post-election melancholia amongst liberals ...

Opinion: Working for Trump in Trump's America

By Editorial Board | November 14

A role in the Federal Government is the dream of many students. Rather it be through an internship or full-time employment, the chance to help shape ...

Opinion: No justice, no peace

By Editorial Board | November 14

Have we gathered in the streets for Ferguson Laurent? Have we mourned, or even acknowledged, his passing in the midst of local and national upheaval?

Opinion: Dear young men, look to leaders who keep respect as a core value

By Editorial Board | November 13

We’re sorry. The outcome of last week’s election will affect you very differently depending on who you are and where you are from. But regardless ...

Opinion: Dear young women, you have worth and no president can change that

By Editorial Board | November 13

We lost a lot this election. And, we admit, you lost a lot this election.

Opinion: This holiday season is a time to engage and recover

By Editorial Board | November 10

To whom it may concern, Given the events that have unfolded over the past 48 hours, we believe that the holiday season should come early.

Opinion: Treat internet as a basic human need and utility

By Editorial Board | November 10

The internet is seemingly ubiquitous at this point — chances are you’re reading this online.

Quick hits for Nov. 10, 2016

November 10

Four years We are going to need a hell of a lot more than four beers to survive the coming four years.

Opinion: The metaphysical wheels on the bus go round and round

By Editorial Board | November 9

From Rosa Parks’ principled stand on bus segregation to the current debates over urban transit access, transportation often plays a big role in discussions ...

Opinion: What now?

By Editorial Board | November 9

At the time of publication, the election was still contested. We imagine as you read this now, a new leader of the United States may have been picked. ...