"Trump’s message was clear: in a government plagued by wasteful expenditure, there is no room for equity. As a public policy student, this is antithetical to one of the main concepts I’ve been taught."
"Prison labor that is not properly compensated, whether that is rescuing a community from a fire or manufacturing goods in a factory, should be seen and treated as a fundamental violation of one’s rights."
"The voters of North Carolina have spoken. They’ve demonstrated the pluralistic nature of the state and their unwillingness to bear the consequences of unpopular policies pushed by opportunistic policymakers."
"As you move down your ballot, don’t stop voting, but even more so, don’t stop caring."
"If they’re in a position where they feel indifferent to changes in political leadership and implementation of new policies, considering the position of someone who is more vulnerable to their impact can ignite the ideal of voter efficacy that is often lacking among the disillusioned group."
"Thanks to social media marketplaces like the TikTok Shop, Instagram Shopping and Facebook Marketplace, it’s become easier than ever to get what you want when you want it. With that convenience, though, comes a scarcity in genuine, unpaid endorsements of products."
"At the top is undoubtedly basketball, and losing accessibility to home games jeopardizes one of the most fundamental parts of the UNC experience. One of the school’s most anticipated traditions, rushing Franklin Street after a victory against Duke, would be soured for students who get tickets to the big game."
"We also have to remember who we’re dealing with. This candidate shouldn’t just remind you of your goofy relative that you see at family reunions — she should strike you as a former prosecutor who is more than qualified to hold the highest office of our nation."
"Some of the top reasons I hear for why women’s sports don't deserve greater investment is that no one watches them or they don’t bring in enough revenue. Now, we have the data to reflect exactly the opposite."
"There is nothing problematic about fans wanting to support their favorite artists or show their taste in music through purchasing merchandise — music can be a huge part of identity. The problem arises when artists capitalize on this appreciation by dropping item after item at prices that are much higher than the item should allow, knowing people will buy them anyway."
