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How states are bullied into adopting national education standards by: Kelsey Rupp Junior, Political Science and Economics Jacksonville, NC ruppk@live.unc.edu Secretary of Education Arne Duncan has called criticisms of the Common Core State Standards, “a conspiracy theory in search of
A disappointing pick for Secretary of State by: Ben Smith Junior, Political Science and History Statesville, NC b92smith@live.unc.edu John Kerry has been confirmed the next Secretary of State as the cabinet shuffles continue and the second term of President Obama
The President’s plan for taxes and the federal deficit by: Connor Herring Sophmore, Economics and PWAD Rocky Mount, NC ccherrin@live.unc.edu One of the single most important planks of a presidential candidate’s platform is his economic policy, and today, that means
Cold War… Take 2 by: Charlotte Adams Freshman, Chinese Cary, NC charloaa@live.unc.edu Palestine is no longer the main abrasive force against Israel. Iran has in recent years stepped into the spotlight of the world stage with her uranium production, giving
by: Israel Abitbol & Kristin Williams Senior, Political Science; Senior, Political Science and History Raleigh, NC; Clayton, NC abitbol@kenan-flagler.unc.edu; williakj@live.unc.edu In May 1948, the United States was the first county to recognize the new State of Israel. President Harry Truman
Will Obama resort to action and not just words? by: Timothy Bame Freshman, Political Science and History Mill Spring, NC bame@live.unc.edu On May 8, 2012, Barack Obama became the first President of the United States ever to endorse same-sex marriage.
Why His Executive Orders Miss the Mark by: Nathan Cole Freshman, History Wake Forest, NC nrcole@live.unc.edu With the recent shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, a new debate has erupted about firearms and the question of their
The “Gang of Eight” may be a bipartisan effort, but the results still leave a bitter taste by: Alex Thomas Freshman, Political Science Weddington, NC alexht@live.unc.edu On January 28th, eight United States Senators from both parties unveiled a new immigration
On our sister site, CRDaily.com, staff writer Ben Smith looks into the recent events of UNC’s Student Congress. This includes the failed confirmation of Matt Farley for the position of Student Body Treasurer, as well as the veto of the
Staff writer Ben Smith, with contributions by staff writer and online editor Alex Thomas, report on recent legislation passed by UNC Student Congress that discriminates against the Tar Heel Rifle and Pistol Club. On March 5, The University of North