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Editorial: Student loans are paused – but we need more.

By Editorial Board | August 29

"We, as students, run the risk of fitting into one or more of these categories. While it's easy to just suggest that our student loans be forgiven, it's ...

Congress passes Inflation Reduction Act, challenges remain for Orange County residents

By Harrison Gummel | August 24

The Inflation Reduction Act supports solutions to soaring inflation, but unequal challenges remain Orange County residents, with high food and gas prices ...

Majority of UNC conservative students censor political views in the classroom

By Hannah Rosenberger | August 23

Campuses across the UNC System do not always establish an atmosphere that promotes free expression, according to a recent report produced by UNC-Chapel ...

Column: I'm tired of pretending

By Layla Peykamian | August 21

"Our male friends arrive and hop into the conversation. When we explain what we’re discussing, one nods, saying he heard about the news a couple days ...

N.C. Green Party to appear on the ballot in midterm elections after controversy

By Elizabeth Egan | August 14

After allegations of fraud and a past denial of certification by the North Carolina State Board of Elections, the N.C. Green Party was recently certified ...

What Orange County voters need to know about the primary winners for the 2022 midterm elections

By Ethan E. Horton | July 26

The 2022 midterm elections are less than four months away, and races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and the N.C. General Assembly ...

Here's how Gov. Cooper's executive order protects abortion access in N.C.

By Maddie Singleton and Sarah Choi | July 12

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order protecting access to abortion in North Carolina at a press conference on Wednesday. The order states that patients ...

Local Government 101: How to get involved with Chapel Hill, Orange County politics

By Maddie Singleton | June 27

Getting involved in local government can be a daunting task for incoming first-year students. To help facilitate this process, The Daily Tar Heel spoke ...

Meet the candidates running in the 2022 midterm election to represent Orange County

By Ethan E. Horton | June 23

Here's a look at the several offices representing Orange County that are up for grabs in the 2022 midterm general election – including in the U.S. House ...

Parents' Bill of Rights passes N.C. Senate, moves back to N.C. House with amendment

By Maddie Singleton | June 2

House Bill 755, Parent’s Bill of Rights, passed in the N.C. Senate with an amendment on Wednesday. Sen. Michael V. Lee, R-New Hanover, sent ...

Column: I've never had to live without legal abortions. Overturning Roe v. Wade changes everything.

By Sophie Teague | May 9

"This is a severe and devastating blow to bodily autonomy across America and this decision leaves many uncertain about the future of abortion rights." ...

UNC students, community members protest Supreme Court draft opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade

By Sarah Choi | May 5

UNC students and community members gathered outside the Chapel Hill Courthouse on Franklin Street Tuesday to protest the possible overturning of the U.S. ...

Valerie Foushee loses progressive endorsement after accepting contentious funds

By Ian Walniuk | April 27

After taking over $165,000 from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, an organization that donated to 37 Republicans who voted to overturn the ...

Editorial: The domino effect of restrictive abortion policies

By Editorial Board | April 26

"Recent abortion bans in the U.S. are not only dangerous to individuals in those states but take one more dangerous step toward threatening Roe. People ...

Editorial: How to make your vote heard this election cycle

By Editorial Board | April 12

With the election being in May, this is when students need resources and support. To help bridge the gap in civic education, here’s the Editorial Board’s ...

Column: “Don’t Say Gay” and the right’s rewriting of school curriculums

By Caitlyn Yaede | April 4

"North Carolina has its own history of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, as well as a lack of policies that protect and empower these communities. And with the ...

Column: There’s never been a free speech crisis on college campuses

By Caitlyn Yaede | March 29

"To disagree or raise concern is not a sign of restricted freedoms, but rather the intended outcome of debate. And a fear of being held accountable doesn't ...

Column: Combat photojournalism is disturbing but necessary

By Ira Wilder | March 24

"If we rely on statistics and aerial reporting, we lose sight of individuals. Loss is reduced to numbers — an indifferent, diplomatic game of chess. ...

Editorial: It’s time for more local faces in national politics

By Editorial Board | March 6

"When our city council members, mayors and county commissioners represent us in the House, we can bring new ideas to the stagnant arena of federal politics. ...

'An unequivocal win': Advocacy groups react to Supreme Court gerrymandering decision

By Waverly McIver | February 20

The advocacy groups and residents who spoke at the press conference Tuesday called for fairness and equity in North Carolina's redistricting process.