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Chapel Hill Should Stop and Think Before Renaming Streets

Chapel Hill shouldn’t follow the route of Carrboro and run roughshod over the wishes of actual residents to appease vague arguments about what feels like a blow against racism. Instead, it should consider the actual facts of the matter and recognize the importance of resident consent in renaming streets.

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Addressing the Geopolitical Dynamics of the Israel-Hamas War

“If, however, with strong leadership and moral clarity, the United States, Israel, and its potential allies can establish an international coalition committed to the enfranchisement of Palestinians and the establishment of lasting peace in the region, then perhaps the status quo that has prevailed for decades may slowly begin to change.”

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The Israel-Hamas War: A Welcome Distraction for Putin

Putin is quick to turn all the blame on the US and its policy concerning this region, not even acknowledging the atrocities committed by Hamas. His sole purpose was to tie the conflict to his greater war against the West. Putin is directly benefiting from the chaos abroad by diminishing the US image, having attention taken away from Ukraine, and US support being divided even further around the globe.

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“Hot Labor Summer:” 2023’s Organized Labor Surge and What it Means for the 99%

“As a rising cost of living continues to place more and more pressure on the working class, unionizing and organized labor are a potent tool to gain necessary concessions for workers of all kinds. Workers across the country are taking advantage of collective bargaining to secure themselves against price hikes and even improve financial outlooks.”

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Senators Push for Stricter Social Media Guidelines for Kids: Will This Cause More Harm Than Good?

“The main question that the Kids Online Safety Act provokes is who gets to dictate what is and isn’t allowed on social media. Concerns of censorship come amid claims that Elon Musk, Twitter’s new CEO, has suspended accounts for criticizing him as well as a flood of Library book bans targeting stories centering characters that are LGBTQ+ and people of color. Opponents of the Act such as Evan Greer voice valid concerns about Censorship and authoritarianism.“

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Donald Trump’s Endorsements Turned the Red Wave into an Almost Red Drought

“Katie Hobbs, the Democratic Secretary of State of Arizona, defeated Lake by just under one percentage point in a state where given today’s unfavorable political climate towards Democrats, it should not be this close. Hobbs’ win sends a strong message to Donald Trump that his MAGA politics are still seen as unfavorable to most swing-state electorates.”

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Trump for Presidential Run in 2024: Will His Age Be an Issue?

“Biden, who was elected to his post at 78 years old, is subjected to constant attacks about his advanced age and its impacts on his profession. A problem arises when people pose different reactions when discussing Trump’s age, who, if elected in 2024, will also be 78. The question now is: how will Republicans play around with this fact?“

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Biden’s Plan for Student Debt Forgiveness: A Solution or Quick Fix?

“While the Income-Driven Student Loan Forgiveness Act will help many Americans today, it simultaneously admits the inherent need for change in our Department of Education. If Americans want to see a future with growing numbers of college graduates, we have to act now. Congress must be urged to make longstanding policy on the student debt crisis rather than create more short-term fixes.“

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The Cost of Debt

“Only recently having left the world of mask mandates, vaccines, work at home orders, and increased prices, the state of the dollar must be preserved in an already weakened economy. With inflation the highest in over forty years, having been capped in July at 9.1%, additive changes such as loan forgiveness will seek to halt its decline back to the recommended 2%.”

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