UNC System Under Investigation for Structural Racism
UNC System Under Investigation for Structural Racism

“After a long and arduous debate, this past Summer over whether or not to grant New York Times writer Nikole Hannah-Jones a tenured faculty position at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is investigating “structural racism” within the UNC System. Their investigation is focused primarily on UNC Chapel Hill, which the AAUP claims “mishandled” the procedure with Hannah-Jones. More broadly the committee will investigate what it sees as “a pattern of egregious violations of principles of academic governance and persistent structural racism.”

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LocalAdam TatumUNC, Nikole Hannah-Jones, JournalismComment
Facebook’s Latest Whistleblower Sends Shockwaves
Facebook’s Latest Whistleblower Sends Shockwaves

“Although both political parties are showing support to curtail the influence and effect of Facebook and its products, we must question whether real change can happen. According to Steven Levy, author of “Facebook: The Inside Story,” there have been obvious solutions, such as increasing privacy protection, that have been known for years; however, Congress has done little to act upon them. With a convincing story and demanding evidence, one can only hope Frances Haugen’s actions will lead to the removal of the negative influence Facebook and its products have on society.”

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National, Editor's PicksJulian LoboSocial Media, Facebook, Editor's PickComment
UNESCO’S Heritage List: Rumba and the Congo
UNESCO’S Heritage List: Rumba and the Congo

“Culture and art’s role in social movements is just one of the many reasons why recognizing, protecting, and learning about cultural practices and sites around the globe are important. There are a variety of potential reasons why a country may want an aspect of their culture showcased and protected as culture encapsulates society and history.”

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Culture, Global, Editor's PicksHannah GarnerUNESCO, Congo, Dance, Culture, Editor's PickComment
Dispute Over Biogas Facilities in Eastern N.C. Reveals a History of Discrimination with Broader Implications in the Fight Against Global Warming
Dispute Over Biogas Facilities in Eastern N.C. Reveals a History of Discrimination with Broader Implications in the Fight Against Global Warming

“The dispute currently playing out is no isolated incident, but rather the most recent episode in a decades-long fight against a discriminatory system that speaks to broader questions about who bears the burden of ecological crises and the fight against climate change.”

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Local, Editor's PicksCole MurphyAgriculture, North Carolina, Environmental Politics, Environmental Racism, Education, Editor's PickComment
Government Shutdown Avoided… But Another Fiscal Crisis Looms
Government Shutdown Avoided… But Another Fiscal Crisis Looms

“Breaching the debt ceiling will result in the U.S. government defaulting on debt payments. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that the government would run out of funds on October 18th. An economic crisis would certainly be born if the U.S. failed to meet its debt obligations for the first time in history. As it stands now, it is unknown if the ceiling will be raised or not.”

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NationalTanner BaileyGovernment Spending, Government Shutdown, Federal Spending, Washington DCComment
Germany’s Election: New Parties, Old Problems
Germany’s Election: New Parties, Old Problems

“As the polls closed, Germans awaited what may be their most monumental election in the post-WWII era. Now, the SPD and the CDU seek the support of smaller parties, striving to form a coalition. This zero-sum game will not only revolutionize Germany’s political landscape but also the country’s role as a burgeoning world power amidst a declining Pax Americana.”

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Editor's Picks, GlobalMichelle LiuGermany, Angela Merkel, Elections, European Union, Editor's PickComment
Nowhere Left to Go: Biden Has No Clear Way Forward on Immigration
Nowhere Left to Go: Biden Has No Clear Way Forward on Immigration

“Biden and his administration find themselves in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic, facing an influx of refugees from a country rife with political turmoil, and situated in a political landscape so polarized that one group has compared the actions at the border to chattel slavery, while on the other extreme, Tucker Carlson of Fox News accused Biden of purposefully attempting to change racial demographics in the U.S. through immigration.”

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National, Editor's PicksEvan TarrImmigration, Joe Biden, Southern Border, Editor's PickComment
China Making Steps to Fight Climate Change Amongst Brazil’s Neglect of Deforestation
China Making Steps to Fight Climate Change Amongst Brazil’s Neglect of Deforestation

“Our environment has dramatically changed since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. We have increased the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere by 48%. Although we are developing sustainable, renewable technology, there are those that still oppose the transition to cleaner energy. If we are to preserve our environment for generations to come, we must have global leaders that are reducing environmentally unfriendly practices and switching to cleaner, sustainable sources of energy.”

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Editor's Picks, GlobalJulian LoboUN, Climate Change, Carbon Emissions, China, Editor's PickComment
Civil War in Myanmar: What You Need To Know
Civil War in Myanmar: What You Need To Know

“In order to try to curb the growth of this movement, the junta has shut down the internet numerous times, and most recently have attacked telecommunication equipment which deprives the people from ways of communication. This recent attack that occurred on September 17th, took away internet access for approximately seven-hundred thousand people. The frequent suppression of the people’s voices are clear attempts of the junta establishment to maintain power and control in the country.”

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GlobalHannah GarnerMyanmar, Foreign Policy, Ethnic Cleansing, Junta, DictatorshipComment
Governor Cooper Vetoes Hotly Contested Critical Race Theory, Destructive Protest Bills
Governor Cooper Vetoes Hotly Contested Critical Race Theory, Destructive Protest Bills

“Cooper’s claim that the bill [regarding protests] is an attempt to deter people from exercising their constitutional rights is highlighted by the timing of the bill’s introduction during a wave of protests in which many of the participants were African-American, alongside the fact that Republicans have passed legislation considered discriminatory against African-Americans before.”

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LocalErich HessCritical Race Theory, Education, NC Board of Education, Roy Cooper, North, North CarolinaComment