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Green New Deal Outline Proposes Goals for Extensive Climate Policy Reform

Hannah AstinStaff Writer Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., introduced a new package to combat climate change. Their “Green New Deal” would ideally restructure the United States Economy, and eliminate all U.S. carbon emissions by 2030—a large undertaking, climate experts say. “Where we need to be targeting really is a net-zero carbon economy by about 2050, which itself is an enormous challenge … Continue reading Green New Deal Outline Proposes Goals for Extensive Climate Policy Reform

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First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer After spending months building a case, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have jump started a legal battle against the nonprofit organization, “Safehouse,” which aims to provide the nation’s first supervised injection site for those who have an opioid addiction. The Department of Justice in Washington has also joined the civil lawsuit. Safehouse officials maintain that this innovative medical facility can save lives. However, … Continue reading First U.S. Supervised Injection Site to be Sued by U.S. Prosecutors

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Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer During the confirmation proceedings for Chief John Roberts Jr. in September of 2005, the common question looming over his hearings was whether or not he would uphold the abortion precedents of the Supreme Court. In 2019, Roberts is still being asked that question, as last week it came to light again during the deliberation over a Louisiana bill that would have severely … Continue reading Chief Justice Roberts Blocks Louisiana Anti-Abortion Law

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Virginia Politicians Claiming Blackface Has “Political Affiliation” Causes Uproar

Rejani KingStaff Writer Blackface has been an issue for quite some time. Performances that utilized blackface in the early to mid-1800s were often a pastime for white Americans. By definition, blackface is the act of using makeup to play a black role by someone who is nonblack. The act is not only offensive, but contributes to stereotypes of the Black community. Why is it offensive? … Continue reading Virginia Politicians Claiming Blackface Has “Political Affiliation” Causes Uproar

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Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits

Tyra HilliardStaff Writer Following years of Republicans deciding how the future of Social Security will play out, the Democratic party has brought forth a new edition to the social insurance program that was originally put into play during the Great Depression. The plan is to implement changes that will keep the program solid for at least the rest of 21 century. The plan is called … Continue reading Democrats Reveal Plan to Increase Social Security Benefits

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“Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda

Quashon AventStaff Writer We live in a world where the truth can be commodified and sold to the highest bidder. Companies and governments decide what is or is not the truth. They said that cigarettes do not cause cancer, that opioids are not addictive and that global warming does not exist. These are small examples of how corporations can manipulate the truth to fit their … Continue reading “Poisoners of the public mind”: The dark world of public relations and government propaganda

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How We’ve Enabled a New Era of Hate

Elliott VoorheesStaff Writer We are barely two months into 2019, and the United States has already been rocked by struggles and tragedy, revealing some of the serious flaws in our country. The government shutdown alone highlighted the social, political and economic issues facing our society, not to mention serious issues in governmental structure and function. Another such incident which has revealed flaws in our society … Continue reading How We’ve Enabled a New Era of Hate

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President Trump Gives Annual State of the Union Address

Peyton UpchurchStaff Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 5, President Trump issued the 2019 State of the Union Address. Although a large portion of his speech was spent calling for unity in the divided U.S. government, the President found a way to reiterate his intentions of pushing for the harsh immigration reforms that have polarized Congress since the beginning of his presidency.   “We must reject the … Continue reading President Trump Gives Annual State of the Union Address

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The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

Bruce CaseStaff Writer The Supreme court recently voted to reinstate President Trump’s order to ban transgender individuals from the military, staying true to another one of his campaign promises and another one of his tweets. Starting with a tweet in July of 2017 that said, “the United States Government will not accept or allow… transgender individuals to serve in any capacity in the U.S. Military.” … Continue reading The Trans Military Ban is a Step Backwards

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Arts Summit Takes On The Relevance and Necessity of Political Art

Eden LandgroverStaff Writer Which came first- the art or the political statement? The esteemed panel of activists featured at UNCG’s 2019 Arts Summit may not have been speaking on chickens or eggs, but they certainly used their three hours of influence to metaphorically order the two in their individual testaments to a life in artistic activism. Organized by co-chairs Hannah Granneman and Chris Cassidy, both … Continue reading Arts Summit Takes On The Relevance and Necessity of Political Art

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