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Why You Should Boycott Wendy's

“The movement is not about “feeling good about what we eat”, according to Leslie Alanis, another member of UNC’s SFA. The goal is to prevent such an unethical use of university space, money, and resources by a corporation that has ignored the vociferous pleas of human beings demanding respect in their work.”

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OpinionAva Erfani Comment
Don’t Write Off Elizabeth Warren

“Warren may face criticism for her bold ideas, but this early on in the race, she’s the first and only candidate to propose real and direct policies to fight the problems she’s discussed. The capacity of a candidate to act on their values is equally as important as those values.”

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The Office of the Student Body President Is Powerless

“True as it may be that students can draw on lessons learned pursuing their interests on our campus, perhaps the more appropriate word to describe student leadership at UNC is “laboratory”: on this campus, student governance is treated as a trivial experiment, to be done in an isolated, heavily controlled setting, that has no real impact or bearing on the course of the University.”

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The Iowa Caucus Is Undemocratic

“It has become abundantly clear in recent cycles that an inordinate amount of electoral power is granted to relatively small and unrepresentative populations. States like Iowa and New Hampshire, simply by virtue of their place in the early stages of process, are examples of such communities — and likely to the detriment of those who will vote later.”

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Green New Deal Misses the Mark on Transportation Emissions

“While the boldness of Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal is admirable, her approach requires more specifics, especially as it relates to transportation emissions. In the arena of electric vehicles (EVs), the United States is moving in the right direction, but a “Green New Deal” must include sufficient funds for EV infrastructure, research and development, and subsidies.”

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OpinionJoseph WombleComment
Please Stop Running for President

“Presidential candidates in modern politics run not because they think they can lead the country, but instead for the perks that come with the journey there: notoriety, book and television deals, and, if they’re lucky, a cabinet or vice-presidential nod.”

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