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Carrboro Aldermen come out against Hyde Amendment

By Claire Willmschen | October 29

The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal insurance funds for abortions except in circumstances where the life of the mother is endangered.

On-campus activist groups centered around people of color and queer/transgender advocacy shut down the intersection of Franklin St. and Columbia St. on Mar 29, 2016 in protest of newly passed House Bill 2.

UNC activists respond to Trump administration's proposed definition of gender

By Aislinn Antrim | October 28

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services is considering to strictly define gender as unchangeable at birth under Title IX, a move that has local ...

UNC Student-Farmworker Alliance protests Wendy's on campus

By Cole Villena | October 25

A protest march consisting of UNC students and local community members and farmworkers occurred Thursday afternoon. They were protesting the Wendy's in ...

Tiny homes could have huge impact on Chapel Hill affordable housing

By Jake Richard | October 24

It's old news that Chapel Hill has run into affordable housing issues in the past, but PeeWee Homes is looking to expand its tiny homes project to offer ...

Want to know who's running in Orange County? We've got you covered.

By Olivia Slagle | October 16

Every name and amendment that a voter in Orange County should know before hitting the polls in November.

Learn more about the affordable housing bond referendum on the ballot this year

By Ares Zerunyan | October 16

Residents of the Town of Chapel Hill will vote on a $10 million general bond in November to offer more affordable housing options.

After hosting the DNC just six years ago, Charlotte prepares to host the RNC in 2020

By Ares Zerunyan | October 11

Almost a decade after hosting the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Charlotte is expected to take on the Republican National Convention in 2020, bringing ...

'It was my civic duty': N.C. State professor reflects on his Kavanaugh testimony

By Anna Pogarcic | October 10

According to the N.C. State professor who spoke out about Judge Brett Kavanaugh's drinking habits, he wasn't out to prevent his peer's confirmation, but ...

Hillsborough group puts sign over I-40 to protest Kavanaugh

By Sofia Lesnewski | October 10

If you've driven on Interstate 40 recently, you may have noticed a new addition to the highway sign scene. Following Kavanaugh's confirmation, a Hillsborough ...

Word on the Street: Are you voting in the midterms?

By Lyell McMerty | October 8

With the 2018 midterm elections fast approaching, many UNC students are eager to exercise their right to vote. Others aren't. Staff writer Lyell McMerty ...

Executive Director of Cure HTT, Marianne S. Clancy, presents Congressman David Price an award on behalf of Cure HTT in August for his work in passing legislation on behalf of those affected by the genetic disease. Price, along with Gov. Roy Cooper, opposed the the proposed Republican health care bill.

New bill aims to improve election finance transparency

By Olivia Slagle | October 4

A bill introduced by U.S. Rep. David Price would require politically active nonprofits to disclose the names of donors who contribute $5,000 or more annually. ...

‘Why not me?’: N.C. House Reps reflect on what Year of the Woman means to them

By Rachel Weyne | October 4

The lack of gender diversity in politics can only be fixed by new, diverse candidates running — women should recognize they can be in positions of power, ...

Cars parked in the Wallace Parking Deck on E. Rosemary St.

Emission standards changed for cars in Orange County, posing health concerns

By Nicholas Emken | October 4

Some people worry the health risks of the inevitable increased emissions will not be worth the change.

Congress passes budget increases for Department of Education

By Michael Taffe | October 3

“The power of the purse is one of Congress’ greatest duties, and we will continue to work on the appropriations bills that remain,” said U.S. Rep. ...

A decade after the Great Recession, UNC is teaching students how to understand it

By Praveena Somasundaram | October 1

A decade after the Great Recession, professor Benjamin Waterhouse is teaching The History of the 2008 Financial Crisis, a course intended to explore the ...

Student voter turnout is low, but a lot is happening behind the scenes to change that

By Ares Zerunyan | October 1

Research has shown that voter turnout remains low. Organizations are helping educate and register students prior to the 2018 midterm elections.

N.C. State professor offers statement to FBI on former friend, Kavanaugh

By Lauren Talley | September 30

An N.C. State professor who had been college friends with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh plans to deliver a statement to the FBI field office in ...

U.S. House grants $1.68 billion to N.C. and S.C. in hurricane aid

By Sofia Lesnewski | September 27

Hurricane Florence left widespread damage to property across the state, so the U.S. House of Representatives is stepping in to help out.

Hurricane Florence adds coal ash spills to pollution cases facing Duke Energy

By Michael Meeks | September 26

After Hurricane Florence, a coal ash spill has been reported at a Duke Energy plant. But an ongoing lawsuit is saying they've been doing this for decades ...

Column: Von Loor doesn't represent real conservatism

By Seth Newkirk | September 25

"The entirety of Von Loor’s platform can be summarized by two things: blind support for Donald Trump, and a hatred for David Price."