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British Royals Visit Cuba Despite Hostile American Policies Toward the Island
British Royals Visit Cuba Despite Hostile American Policies Toward the Island

“The royals’ trip sends the message, though, that the United Kingdom is open to the possibility of restoring friendly relations with Cuba, despite the continued efforts of the United States — a British ally — to maintain hostility.”

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GlobalEvely ForteApril 7, 2019Comment
Hope Springs Eternal for Democracy in Algeria
Hope Springs Eternal for Democracy in Algeria

“The persistence and scope of the pro-democratic protests in Algeria raise anticipations of their success, and are exciting in their possible implications for the country and the Middle East.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardApril 4, 2019Comment
Don’t Eliminate the Institution, Fix It
Don’t Eliminate the Institution, Fix It

“It is vital to make these smaller changes so that real policy change can be made without destroying our democracy.”

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OpinionSam PritchardApril 2, 2019Comment
The American Public Deserves to See the Full Mueller Report
The American Public Deserves to See the Full Mueller Report

“The American public deserves transparency and answers on such a significant issue as soon as possible.”

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OpinionMax KobernickApril 1, 2019Comment
Kentucky Plan for Medicaid Work Requirement Struck Down Again
Kentucky Plan for Medicaid Work Requirement Struck Down Again

“Though Judge Boasberg blocked Kentucky’s second attempt at establishing Medicaid work requirements, it is possible that his ruling will be overturned if the case gets handed up to the Supreme Court.”

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NationalAnn Marie IngramMarch 29, 2019Comment
Light Rail Debacle Perfectly Encapsulates Triangle-Area Elitism
Light Rail Debacle Perfectly Encapsulates Triangle-Area Elitism

“The university continues to perpetuate the norm of using influence to shape the development of the Triangle area in favor of selfish interests.”

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Columns, OpinionMiranda CecilMarch 28, 2019 Comment
The Artfulness of Performance Politics
The Artfulness of Performance Politics

“Candidates have been presenting the American people with policy proposals that they know will be alluring to a targeted division of the electorate without having a realistic course of action in mind as to how to see them through.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 28, 2019Comment
Applauding a Government with Compassion
Applauding a Government with Compassion

“In the wake of last week’s deadly shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, amid the resilient survivors, grieving families, and reeling communities affected by this act of white nationalist terrorism, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a statement to the world.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 27, 2019Comment
President Trump's Rebukes of John McCain an Embarrassment
President Trump's Rebukes of John McCain an Embarrassment

“Attacking a deceased man, who not only served in Congress for over 36 years but was also a war hero, is beneath any human being, and especially beneath the occupant of the highest office in the land.”

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Opinion, ColumnsMackenzie StanleyMarch 26, 2019 Comment
Yellow Vests Conclude Their 18th Week of Protests in Paris
Yellow Vests Conclude Their 18th Week of Protests in Paris

“Protestors burned several building fronts, including that of the historic restaurant Fouquet’s (a popular place to dine among celebrities and political officials), vandalized and shattered glass storefronts of Disney, Bulgari, and Hugo Boss, and set several newspaper kiosks on fire.”

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GlobalLauryl FrightMarch 26, 2019Comment
Last Week in Foreign Affairs (March 18 - March 24)
Last Week in Foreign Affairs (March 18 - March 24)

Cyclone Idai devastates Mozambique and other East African nations, over a million pro-Europe demonstrators fill the streets of London, and Thailand delays election results.

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GlobalShawn GilloolyMarch 25, 2019Comment
Board of Governors Ravaging Higher Education in North Carolina
Board of Governors Ravaging Higher Education in North Carolina

“It has become clear now, if it was not already, that the Board of Governors is not serving with the students’ best interests in mind.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 25, 2019Comment
In Defense of the Citizen
In Defense of the Citizen

“If the citizen being imprisoned and tortured to death does not prompt the President of the United States to take a robust stance against those responsible, then what will?”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 21, 2019Comment
The Benefit of the Doubt
The Benefit of the Doubt

“The first step in bringing Americans together has to be giving fair thought both sides of every story.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 19, 2019Comment
Venezuela Developments Recall Painful U.S.-Latin American Relations
Venezuela Developments Recall Painful U.S.-Latin American Relations

“Nicolás Maduro is undoubtedly a strongman in charge of a troubled nation, but it only takes a tiny bit of introspection to question the narrative and supposedly benevolent motives behind our intervention in Venezuela and support for self-appointed president Juan Guaidó.”

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OpinionPayne LubbersMarch 18, 2019Comment
The Eve of Destruction?
The Eve of Destruction?

“For all of the organizations and treaties built around the mission of nuclear non-proliferation, the notion of international nuclear stability is becoming increasingly precarious.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 7, 2019Comment
The Divided Methodist Church
The Divided Methodist Church

“Although the constitutionality of the Traditional Plan is questioned, some frustrated progressives are already discussing forcing a vote at next year’s General Conference, while others are exploring what leaving the church would look like.”

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NationalJoseph WombleMarch 7, 2019Comment
Venezuela Crisis Offers United States No Easy Choice
Venezuela Crisis Offers United States No Easy Choice

“So what is the likelihood of the U.S. executing military intervention to overthrow Nicolas Maduro’s corrupt, authoritative government? The world waits with bated breath as the man in charge of this decision — President Donald Trump, infamously known for his overzealous nationalism and hubris — seeks to solidify the U.S. as the sole superpower.”

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OpinionMadison WiedemanMarch 6, 2019Comment
We're Meddling in Our Own Elections
We're Meddling in Our Own Elections

“Every politician in this country should be fighting to make sure that elections are as free, fair, and open as possible. If you cannot win a free, fair, and open election, then you do not deserve to hold any kind of political power.”

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Editorials, OpinionEditorial BoardMarch 6, 2019Comment
Governor Northam's Other Controversy
Governor Northam's Other Controversy

“Broken down, Northam’s comments lead to only one logical conclusion: a successful birth offers no safe haven for abortion survivors.”

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OpinionMason EnglishMarch 1, 2019Comment
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