For Vice President Harris, invoking the horrors of a potential Trump presidency cannot mask the real, ongoing tragedies many of her Arab and Muslim constituents are already experiencing. For the Palestinian community, the conflict in Gaza has taken more than 43,000 lives, including over 16,000 children. Thousands remain buried under rubble, vulnerable to disease and starvation, with no end in sight.
Read MoreDemocratic leaders find themselves wondering what happened not only in North Carolina but in the other six battleground states Trump swept this election cycle.
Read MoreWith Republicans in control of the Senate, there will be few roadblocks to confirmation for Trump’s picks of cabinet officials and Supreme Court if Justices Alito and Thomas step down during the upcoming term. The president-elect will not have to appeal to centrists like Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME).
Read MoreNew York City Mayor Eric Adams is now facing a federal indictment, accused of accepting bribes and illegal foreign donations, marking an unprecedented event for a sitting NYC mayor. Prosecutors argue that Adams misused his office for personal gain, leading to intense public debates about the integrity of city leadership. Despite these serious allegations, Adams asserts his innocence and has vowed to remain in office as the case progresses.
Read MoreKamala Harris is on track for the largest electoral defeat of any Democrat since 1988… Despite a recession, two impeachments, 6 bankruptcies, 34 felony convictions, and more than 400,000 Americans dead from COVID-19 under Trump’s watch, how could Harris have possibly managed to lose this badly? Here’s my take:
Read MoreDonald Trump’s increasing reliance on the agency has created an interesting dynamic where he is directly at odds with the people responsible for protecting him. Inwardly, the FBI is providing him and his team with necessary security information to ensure that another assassination attempt or further hacking is avoided. Outwardly, Trump continues to discredit the intelligence community and plots to reduce their power and autonomy if he is to win the presidency.
Read MoreIn its investigation, the FBI uncovered evidence that suggested that Nasir Ahmed Tawhedi intended to attack the United States during election day on behalf of ISIS. Tawhedi’s phone revealed communications between himself and someone who recruited and trained people for terrorist activity, and investigators found saved ISIS propaganda and contributions to a charity that funnels money to ISIS.
Read MoreChapters 1, 3, and 5 of the 2024 GOP platform, linked on the home page of Trump’s platform website, explicitly champion the complete deregulation of the American fossil fuel industry and ambiguously mention the rollback of regulations and policies implemented during the Biden administration. But what does this actually mean?
Read MoreNo matter the outcome of the presidential race, one thing is certainly clear: winning Pennsylvania is a prerequisite for gaining the keys to the White House for either candidate. Reaching this point will undoubtedly be an uphill battle for both camps—one that might extend far past election night. For Trump, this means blocking efforts by Democrats to gain electoral ground in historically safe red districts. For Harris, this means combating egregious disinformation and a deluge of litigation from her opponent.
Read MoreCuba faces one of its most severe crises, with a nationwide blackout on October 20, 2024, plunging millions into darkness and exposing deep-seated economic and political failures. This infrastructure collapse has disrupted daily life and public services, amplifying the struggles endured under the current regime.
Read MoreLast month, the Chapel Hill Town Council agreed to participate in planning the Co-Gen Rail Transformation Project alongside Orange County and Carrboro. This project aims to convert a 10-mile rail line into a multimodal greenway that would bring economic and environmental benefits. Still, it is currently limited by UNC’s reliance on the coal the rail line provides.
Read MoreElon Musk’s first transparency report for ‘X’ revealed the removal and suspensions of millions of posts and accounts. As the platform aims to balance transparency and free speech, the report raises questions about the future of X and its broader implications for social media platforms.
Read MoreNovember 5th will be an important day in Israeli history” declared former president Donald Trump. The conflict in the Middle East is undoubtedly one of the most contentious issues on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential Election. Their relationship with the conflict-stricken region was seen through their commemorations of October 7th.
Read MoreMark Robsinson’s recent digital footprint has marred both his campaign and represents a larger failure of the Republican party to put forth a competent nominee for the position. But this scandal demonstrates a deeper fallacy in conservative ideology. By studying Mark Robinson, we can learn much more valuable insights about the GOP and the mechanisms of conservatism than Robinson’s character itself.
Read MoreThe sociopolitical climate in Belarus remains tense and fraught with fear. Any critique of the government easily places a citizen in the throes of judicial proceedings dictated by the president. Regardless of the subject matter of the criticism–governmental wrongdoings, human rights issues, or the war in Ukraine, Lukashenko does not hesitate to stamp out any opposition.
Read MoreWhile the deadline for voter registration in North Carolina ended on October 11, 2024, the effort to increase voter turnout continues as we near election day. Early voting began in NC on October 17, 2024, and will end at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Read MoreAs public transportation is expanding in North Carolina, the Triangle, especially our local Chapel Hill area, has made great advancements in making public transportation accessible for all riders. With the new options that have come with the reinstating of ride fares, there are options for all age groups to ride for free.
Read MoreIn a meeting on September 25th, President Vladimir Putin warned NATO that if Russia or its allies are attacked by a nation supported by a nuclear power, Russia reserves the right to retaliate using nuclear weapons. What implications do Putin’s nuclear threats have on the future of the conflict? Will the threat of nuclear escalation prevent a peaceful end to the war?
Read MoreThe Venezuelan crisis under Nicolás Maduro’s regime highlights severe human rights violations and a decline in democracy. Political repression has silenced dissent, while hyperinflation and shortages have caused widespread suffering and mass exodus. This crisis underscores the fragility of democracy and the need for urgent international action to restore human rights and democratic norms.
Read MoreFor generations, public universities have served as a hotbed of political activity and particularly, UNC-Chapel Hill. At a public university with a largely left-leaning student body ina swing state that has the ability to decide the election, student groups are more active than ever.
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