Political change may be on its way for North Carolina. New legislatures will decide district lines that can impact voices of voters.
The issue was brought up at the democratic debate for Alamance County Commissioner hosted by Young Democrats of Alamance County and LGBT Democrats of Alamance County.
Alamance and surrounding counties have been debating bail reform for the last 20 years, and Caldwell — who’s running on a bail and criminal justice reform platform — is one of the many advocates who have been through the criminal justice system and now uses their second chance to push for a change in policies for the system they use to be in.
In the first phase of the pilot program beginning after Spring Break, students will get two discounted Uber rides to anywhere geographically close to campus. It will replicate the range of Safe Rides, with off-campus housing along with Crest and Danieley included.
The bill — S.B. 20-2.2 — will put $20,000 towards enhancing the National Pan-Hellenic Council monuments. SGA said that these monuments will serve as a gathering space, a place to go during homecoming and a physical representation of inclusion.
Throughout his speech, former Mayor of New York City Mike Bloomberg referenced Trump multiple times, calling him a “New York Bully.”
The North Carolina primary is here. Voters can indicate their preference for their party’s candidate. For voters looking to participate prior to the primary date, early voting is an alternative solution. This process has been known to decrease lines and encourage voter participation. Any person looking to participate must be registered to vote in the state of North Carolina, no photo ID is required.
Ahead of the March 3 primary elections in North Carolina, candidates for Alamance County commissioners answered questions on Wednesday evening at a forum in a packed McKinnon hall at Elon University. There are 12 candidates,10 of which were present at the forum.
Several presidential candidates are in Des Moines, Iowa to discuss the issue of campaign finance and how they will ensure a fair democracy.
About 350 people gathered at the Grand Hall at Simpson College to hear from former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden was welcomed by former Iowa State Sen. Staci Appel and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who have both endorsed Biden.
After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes.
Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.
The final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register, was held at Drake University on Jan. 14. Even though most Drake students were unable to attend the debate, candidates and student groups hosted multiple watch parties in and around the campus.
At the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential candidates are discussing issues important to college students, ranging from foreign policy to feminism.
The Poor People’s Campaign took to the streets of Drake University, protesting a few hours before the CNN/Des Moines Register debate began on the university’s campus.
Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang addressed Drake University, talking about topics from automation and climate change to student loans and his proposed freedom dividend.
Presidential hopeful, Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, spoke to roughly 300 people in attendance about the issues of climate change, economic instability and gun control, among other topics. Many of Buttigieg’s talking points were related to President Donald Trump.
As former Secretary of State John Kerry descended from the Joe Biden campaign bus and entered a small room of around 25 at a brewery in Knoxville, he prepared to deliver his speech in support of the former vice president.
Cory Booker has suspended his campaign for president. The New Jersey senator was struggling to fundraise and gain traction in both state and national polls. Booker’s decision comes after he failed to qualify for the CNN/ Des Moines Register debate on Tuesday.
Former South Bend, Indiana mayor, Pete Buttigieg started his rally in Des Moines, Iowa with a call of unification if elected, but his uplifting message was interrupted by protests over racial issues that have plagued his campaign.
