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Q&A with a political science professor on U.S.-Russia relations

By Ari Sen | January 11

Robert Jenkins, a senior lecturer in the department of political science and former Director of the Center for Slavic, Eurasian, and East European Studies, ...

NC special elections temporarily halted by US Supreme Court

By Sam Killenberg and Ana Irizarry | January 10

North Carolina’s legislative redistricting and special elections in November are temporarily on hold — after the U.S.

McCrory challenges redistricting rulings in final days in office

By Corey Risinger | December 30

As North Carolina Governor-elect Roy Cooper prepares for his first day in office, Gov. Pat McCrory has filed an emergency motion with the U.S. Supreme ...

NC judge temporarily blocks changes to public school oversight

By Corey Risinger | December 30

A superior court judge temporarily blocked the implementation of an N.C. law which transfers power away from the State Board of Education and governor ...

GOP abandons House Bill 2 repeal deal

By Benji Schwartz and Hannah Smoot | December 21

The N.C. Republican Party abandoned an agreement to repeal House Bill 2 Wednesday by trying to introduce new terms to the arrangement.

Republicans in NC General Assembly propose bills aimed at limiting Cooper's power

By Sam Killenberg | December 15

The North Carolina General Assembly’s surprise special session continued Thursday as legislators deliberate over bills that would limit Governor-elect ...

NC General Assembly files bill during emergency session

By Benji Schwartz | December 14

The N.C. General Assembly has filed a bill for consideration during an emergency session held Wednesday.

Year in Review: 2016 Elections

By Benji Schwartz | December 7

The 2016 election will likely go down in history due to its unconventionality, unpopularity and unexpected ending.

Law limiting movement of sex offenders ruled unconstitutional by 4th circuit court

By Bailey Aldridge | December 7

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling declaring a North Carolina law restricting the movement of sex offenders unconstitutional ...

The State Board of Education approved plans to give 19 public schools more flexibility by operating on charter school models.

19 N.C. public schools to operate with charter-school-like flexibility

By Davis McKinney | December 7

Beginning next school year, 19 low-performing public schools in North Carolina will operate with the flexibility usually given only to charter schools. ...

Roy Cooper celebrates victory at rally in Raleigh

By Kent McDonald | December 7

After weeks of uncertainty, Governor-elect Roy Cooper celebrated his victory over Gov. Pat McCrory Tuesday night at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

Women's health and civil liberties groups sue state over 20-week abortion law

By Parker Marshall | December 7

North Carolina is being sued by women’s health groups and civil liberties groups over a law restricting abortions.

Sophomore Bryant Parroquin is the Communications Assistant for the Carolina Latina/o Collaborative.

Undocumented students at UNC must seek off-campus legal help

By Leah Moore | December 2

Carolina Student Legal Services does not assist undocumented students with concerns they may be having related to immigration law.

Trump's pledge to defund sanctuary cities likely won't affect current Chapel Hill policies

By Sam Killenberg | December 2

In his 100-day plan, President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to end federal funding for sanctuary cities.

Mayor of Chapel Hill, Pam Hemminger and Mayor of Carrboro, Lydia Lavelle lead a walk around the neighborhood at the good neighbor block party at Hargraves Community Center on Tuesday evening.

Carrboro joins list of cities against the death penalty

By Sara Kiley Watson | December 1

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle issued a proclamation on Nov. 30 declaring that the Town of Carrboro is part of “Cities for Life - Cities against the Death ...

Students discuss the importance of renewable resources and energy in the light of shifting political power.

Panel discusses what Myron Ebell might do as future head of the EPA

By Ashley Cruz | December 1

After Donald Trump was elected president Nov. 8, some students became worried about the future of environmental policy.

Activists unite on World AIDS Day to end new diagnoses of HIV

By Davis McKinney | December 1

Nearly 40,000 people were diagnosed with HIV in the United States last year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and the number ...

Students or staticians: Survey says students are frustrated with required research

By Madeleine Fraley | November 29

Every year UNC students experience the familiar pleading Facebook, GroupMe or email request to take a survey for class.

North Carolina to redraw gerrymandered districts for 2017 special election

By Danielle Chemtob | November 29

A federal court ruled Tuesday that North Carolina must hold a special election in 2017 for the N.C. General Assembly after 28 districts are redrawn.

Gas company seeks permission to build pipeline under Cape Fear River

By Cole Stanley | November 28

Piedmont Natural Gas is asking permission from the city of Wilmington to build a new gas pipeline underneath the Cape Fear River in order to help the ...