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Alternative Responses to Alternative Facts

Zachary Weaver   News Editor On January 21 Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway coined the term ‘alternative facts,’ responding to the media lambasting Press Secretary Sean Spicer for stating falsehoods regarding President Trump’s inauguration crowd size. During an NBC Meet the Press interview with Chuck Todd Conway called the inaccurate data presented by Spicer ‘alternative facts,’ implying that they bore equal weight to those … Continue reading Alternative Responses to Alternative Facts

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Durham and Greensboro rally against Trump’s immigration and refugee executive orders

Sarah Kate Purnell   Staff Writer   On Friday, January 27 hundreds of citizens rallied in Durham, NC to oppose President Trump’s newly signed executive orders regarding immigration and refugees.   More than 200 citizens gathered in Greensboro late last week to rally against the executive orders, as well. The executive orders will work to ban refugees and immigrants from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, … Continue reading Durham and Greensboro rally against Trump’s immigration and refugee executive orders

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Republican lawmakers in five states propose anti-protester legislature

Jack Payton   Staff Writer   On Jan. 24, President Donald Trump signed of an executive order intended to jumpstart progress on the Dakota Access Pipeline, as well as streamline the creation of further and additional pipelines, serving as the latest blow in an engagement between protesters and corporate interests across America. Legislation is being introduced in many states to further curtail the efforts of … Continue reading Republican lawmakers in five states propose anti-protester legislature

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Vermin Supreme holds ‘victory tour’ performance at UNCG

Jayce Shore   Staff Writer Political parody candidate and performance artist Vermin Supreme visited UNCG on January 26 on the last stop of his  “Victory Tour” in promotion of his new book, “I Pony: Blueprint for a New America”.   Supreme has been running for president since 2004 and has taken part in multiple riots during his career, usually guiding people away from danger and … Continue reading Vermin Supreme holds ‘victory tour’ performance at UNCG

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Women’s March brings support and criticism

Antonio Alamillo   Staff Writer   On January 21 and 22, millions of women worldwide marched to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration sparking large support and some opposition.   While advocating for women’s rights, protestors also supported immigration and health care reform, LGBTQ rights, protection of the natural environment, and racial equality.   It is estimated that over half a million people marched in Washington D.C. … Continue reading Women’s March brings support and criticism

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Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ

Maryam Mohamed   Staff Writer   On January 3, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper chose Michael Regan to lead the Department of Environmental Quality.   Michael Regan was sworn into office January 17, 2017.   Michael Regan has had a decade of experience working as a specialist with the Environmental Protection Agency. Additionally, Regan has worked under the Clinton and Bush administrations from 1998-2008.   … Continue reading Governor Roy Cooper appoints Michael Regan to lead DEQ

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President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.

Linda Cheng   Staff Writer   President Donald J. Trump began his term with a blitz of executive orders, including beginning the promised wall, a ban on travel to and from certain Muslim nations, and reinstatement of abortion gag rules. On the campaign trail, President Trump often criticized former President Barack Obama for his use of executive orders with the aim of getting things done … Continue reading President Trump’s first week of executive orders stir controversy.

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Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes

Jack Payton   Staff Writer   The Greensboro City Council convened Tuesday, January 17, to discuss minor budgetary matters and contract approvals, as well as more major changes to city policy on permits for assembly and street solicitation. As the meeting opened, a resolution was presented to honor the passing of Marquis Street, a Greensboro native, on November 27 of 2016. During his life, Street … Continue reading Greensboro City Council honors community figure, discusses policy changes

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Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid

Jorge Alamillo   Staff Writer   On Saturday, January 14, District Court Judge Louise Flanagan implemented a temporary restraining order that blocked Medicaid expansion.   The block came after Governor Roy Cooper announced he was going to expand the program, which Flanagan argued was against the US Constitution and violated federal laws.   Since Republicans took control of the state legislature in 2011, two laws … Continue reading Judge Blocks Expansion of Medicaid

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Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash

Maryam Mohamed    Staff Writer   On December 7, Duke energy announced that anyone who feels that they may suffer from water contamination from unlined coal ash pits will be given compensation.   This compensation plan includes a $5,000 “goodwill” payment in addition to gratuitous water bill payments, though it was not stated for how long water bills would be paid..     Duke Energy … Continue reading Duke Energy offers compensation for neighbors affected by coal ash

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