Sexual Misconduct in Academia: The Role of Power Dynamics
Sexual Misconduct in Academia: The Role of Power Dynamics

“Power dynamics within sexual relationships, especially the non-consensual and inappropriate, highlight that these interactions are based more on power than the gratification of sex. Domination over victims often feeds the motivation of assault cases. Sexual violence, which is any form of unwelcomed and forced sexual contact, becomes even more difficult to bring to justice whenever an assaulter is a person in a position of power… The cases at Harvard and the University of Michigan are just a few examples of events that have transpired recently, but this form of sexual violence and unbalanced power dynamics has been occurring for a very long time.”

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N.C. Commission Unanimously Rejects Vaccine Mandate
N.C. Commission Unanimously Rejects Vaccine Mandate

“The letter to the Commission, referenced earlier in the article, that recommended rejection of the vaccine mandate did include, however, the caveat that "the Commission could consider adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the childhood immunization schedule at a later date." But, observing the repealing of mask mandates, the plummeting daily COVID cases, the opposition from state officials on all sides of the aisle, and the objections from state health officials, it seems highly unlikely that the Commission will institute a mandate for Covid-19 vaccines for school-aged children in North Carolina.”

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LocalJacob WrightNC Ed, NC Education, NCp, NCPOL, Vaccines, Vaccine MandatesComment
Environmental Justice in North Carolina: Cooper’s Executive Order and Winston-Salem’s Fertilizer Plant Fire
Environmental Justice in North Carolina: Cooper’s Executive Order and Winston-Salem’s Fertilizer Plant Fire

“On January 7, 2022, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 246, titled ‘North Carolina’s Transformation to a Clean, Equitable Economy,’ and on January 31, 2022, when the Winston Weaver Co. fertilizer plant in Winston-Salem caught fire, creating the possibility of one of the worst explosions in US history due to the 600 tons of highly explosive ammonium nitrate inside.”

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Editor's Picks, LocalNing SoongClimate Change, Environmental Politics, Environmental Racism, Winston Salem, Natural Disaster, NCPOL, Editor's PickComment
In the Streets of Buenos Aires: Protests Against the IMF
In the Streets of Buenos Aires: Protests Against the IMF

“Thousands of Argentinians have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires to protest a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The deal is meant to help Argentina repay roughly $45 billion in IMF loans by deferring debt payments dates in exchange for Argentina’s agreement to meet IMF-specified economic targets, specifically reducing their fiscal deficit and limiting spending.”

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Global, Editor's PicksJacob HoechsterGlobal, International Relations, IMF, International Development, Argentina, Latin America, South America, Inflation, Debt, Editor's PickComment
Arguments Over Stock Ban Reveal Greater Disconnect Between the Public and Federal Government
Arguments Over Stock Ban Reveal Greater Disconnect Between the Public and Federal Government

“A study by the Pew Research center found that only 24% of Americans trust the federal government to do what is right “most of the time.” This percentage has significantly decreased from 60% in 2001 and 77% in 1964. This growing disconnect largely stems from disparities in wealth between politicians and the public.”

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NationalJohn PowersStock Market, Insider Trading, Congress, Pelosi, Public OpinionComment
Insurrection: The Possible End to Madison Cawthorn’s Short-lived Career
Insurrection: The Possible End to Madison Cawthorn’s Short-lived Career

“Cawthorn intends to fight the suit and a spokesperson commented saying the voters bringing the suit are “comically misinterpreting and twisting the 14th Amendment for political gain.” It is clear Cawthorn does not believe the suit will succeed. However, if the suit manages to succeed, Cawthorn will be disallowed from running for public office. Additionally, he could be subject to criminal charges by the federal government like many of the people involved in the riot.”

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LocalSeth MooreRepublicans, Insurrection, NCPOL, Madison Cawthorn, January 6thComment
Senator Valerie Foushee is Ready to Take Her Career in Service All the Way to Congress
Senator Valerie Foushee is Ready to Take Her Career in Service All the Way to Congress

“With over 24 years of public service under her belt, Senator Valerie Foushee is ready to take her fight to Congress. Shortly after Rep. David Price (NC-06) announced his retirement in November of 2021, Senator Foushee emerged as an obvious challenger to represent residents of Orange and Durham County.”

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Fellows, InterviewsDiane OngNCPOL, Congress, 2022 Elections, Primaries, House of RepresentativesComment
The Carolina Student’s Guide to the Law
The Carolina Student’s Guide to the Law

“The Carolina Political Review sat down with Carolina Student Legal Services Director and Staff Attorney Fran Muse in addition to the Executive Director of Off-Campus Student Life and Community Partnerships Aaron Bachenheimer to learn about ways that Carolina students can ensure that they stay on the right side of the law during their time in Chapel Hill.”

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Fellows, LocalNoah GottliebUNC, Student Life, NC Law, FellowsComment
China Wins Gold in COVID-19 Restrictions at the 2022 Winter Olympics
China Wins Gold in COVID-19 Restrictions at the 2022 Winter Olympics

“While athletes seek to bring home a medal, China seeks to prevent COVID-19. The country reported the first local case of the highly contagious Omicron variant three weeks before the opening ceremony of the global sporting event. Most athletes and foreign nationals currently stay in a closed bubble. Nevertheless, officials are wary about Omicron, which has led to record-breaking caseloads and hospital overcrowding in North America and Europe.”

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FellowsMichelle LiuFellows, China, Olympics, COVID-19Comment
13 U.S. States Back Mexican Lawsuit, Blame Gun Companies for Exporting Violence
13 U.S. States Back Mexican Lawsuit, Blame Gun Companies for Exporting Violence

“The lawsuit comes amid a decades-long drug war that has claimed the lives of over 150,000 Mexicans, many of them shot dead by traffickers armed with U.S.-made guns. Mexico’s stringent gun laws ban virtually all firearm sales, so the cartels rely on stolen and foreign weapons to wage war on rivals and the authorities.”

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Editor's Picks, GlobalJonathan OsborneMexico, Gun Laws, Cartel, International Relations, Lawsuit, Editor's PickComment
Despite Past Opposition, Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims “School Choice Week” in North Carolina
Despite Past Opposition, Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims “School Choice Week” in North Carolina

“Despite his historic opposition to school choice, Governor Roy Cooper recently issued a proclamation naming the week of January 24-29, 2022 as “School Choice Week.” However, Cooper has not taken any further policy action to confirm a sudden switch in position to supporting school choice, nor has he spoken about his rationale for issuing a proclamation designed to increase the visibility of school choice.”

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LocalNing SoongNCPOL, Roy, Roy Cooper, Governor, NC Education, School ChoiceComment
The Progressive Revolution: Muad Hrezi’s Insights on the Future of the Democratic Party.
The Progressive Revolution: Muad Hrezi’s Insights on the Future of the Democratic Party.

“Since 2018, the number of progressives in office has skyrocketed. However, their signature policies – the Green New Deal and Medicare for All – failed to pass Congress despite broad support. With this in mind, I had the honor of interviewing Muad Hrezi, progressive Democrat candidate for Connecticut District 1 and former Tarheel, on his race, the most pressing healthcare and economic issues for the nation, and the future of the Democratic Party.”

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Fellows, InterviewsMichelle Liu2022 Elections, UNC, Progressive Politics, DemocratsComment
UNC Student Body President Race: Meet the Candidates
UNC Student Body President Race: Meet the Candidates

“Four candidates will compete to become UNC’s next Student Body President on Election Day this Tuesday, February 8th. In order by last name, Ethan Phillips, Sam Robinson, Taliajah “Teddy” Vann, and Sage Staley have all crossed the 1,000 signature threshold to appear on the ballot officially as Student Body President (SBP) candidates. Due to the fact that UNC’s Board of Elections utilizes a ranked choice voting system for SBP elections, it is important to get to know all of the candidates. Get acquainted with the current Student Body President candidates by reading their responses to four questions from the CPR.”

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FellowsNoah GottliebStudent Government, UNC, Campus IssuesComment