This summer, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there were 26 mass shootings in 18 states, leaving 126 people dead. After each shooting, there were national outcries for change and reform. But each time, little changed and another shooting followed. What happened?
Read MoreZimbabweans are grappling with the dichotomy Mugabe emodies, and there is likely no true generalization or reconciliation for his legacy. It is undeniable, however, that democracy in Zimbabwe has a long way to go and, rather than focusing on the individual qualities of each leader, the institutions themselves need to be changed.
Read MoreShrouded by Leader Xi Jinping’s promise of a China that “no force can shake” is an increasingly unstable and growing rebellion in Hong Kong -- a region perpetually struggling for autonomy.
Read MoreWhile the future of the Colombia-FARC agreement appears uncertain, the effects of renewed conflict are already known. The country’s half-century era of armed conflict proved catastrophic. If fighting were to commence again, Colombia would be plunged into a state of lawlessness.
Read MoreAs the House is in full swing of opening an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, where do North Carolina’s Congressional Representatives stand on the issue? Spoiler alert: Republicans oppose impeachment and Democrats support it- but Senators Burr and Tillis’ positions are a bit more complicated.
Read MoreWhile the Green New Deal inspired Republican vitriol due to its associated costs and increased role for government in energy policy, recent protests force skeptics to either take the side of protesters, or attack the science of climate change. And attacking the consensus of science or youth who are seeking to make a positive impact on the world just isn’t a good look for anyone.
Read MoreNonetheless, the possibility for reaching an agreement on Brexit is decreasing with time. With Johnson suspending Parliament and a controversial decision at hand, his motive for doing so is easily perceived as authoritarian and an abuse of British democracy.
Read MoreWhile bankruptcy may sound like sufficient punishment for the deceitful drug giant, Purdue’s proposed settlement leaves a lot to be desired from the family behind America’s addiction crisis.
Read MoreIt is only proper to question whether an institution that claims nonpartisanship while advocating for conservative thought should be allowed to influence the curriculum at Carolina.
Read MoreThese results leave no indication of any obvious coalition. As such, nearly anything is possible for Israel’s political future.
Read MoreAs the opioid epidemic continues to claim lives in North Carolina and across the country, there is renewed hope that pharmaceutical company owners and executives will be held accountable for their role in starting the crisis.
Read MoreThe situation in California is especially complicated as GEO Group, one of the largest for-profit prison companies in the U.S. and one that owns four facilities in California, operates two Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in the state… The question still remains of what what will happen to ICE detainees currently housed in state for-profit facilities in California after their contracts expire in 2020.
Read More“Protesters waved Nazi flags, disparaged immigrants, and chanted calls dating back to celebrations of the end of the communist regime in East Germany.”
Read More“No amount of deterrence is going work if the person you’re fleeing from says they’re gonna kill you…you’re gonna run. If you can get law and order in those states, that’s going to reduce a lot of the pressure.”
Read More“It is evident that regardless of the successful military operations against the terrorist organization, neither the U.S. nor any of its allies have affected ISIS’s violent, global influence.”
Read More“One might wonder: why would the president skip the annual dinner that dates back to the 1920s without an excuse? Well, simply put, the president cannot stand to be in a room with people who do not agree with him.”
Read More“The example of education bears the truth: our capitalist state government is exploiting the good will of teachers simply because they can. Educators in North Carolina, and the country, lack classroom funding, have class sizes that are too large, have more students living in poverty than ever before, and do not have access to the national standard of health care professionals in schools for their students.”
Read More“All states have school immunization requirements, but most allow exemptions for religious reasons, and 17 also permit “personal belief exemptions.” Political efforts to eliminate these exemptions are creating battles in state legislatures across the nation.”
Read More“Empowered by this trend and the strength of the #MeToo movement, several female politicians took a leap into the race for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Presidency in 2019’s first quarter. However, gendered notions of being “presidential” or “likeable” maintain a strong grip on the race for the nation’s highest office.”
Read More“Though Buttigieg is entering a crowded pool of Democratic presidential candidates, early polls suggest that he may be a top contender heading into Democratic primary debates.”
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