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Business backlash to discrimination law is vocal, unprecedented in NC

April 9, 2016

The list of businesses that have spoken out against HB2 now tops 100. It’s uncommon for so many large and small businesses to take a stand on a controversial political issue.

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Franklin St. prepared for celebration that never happened

April 9, 2016

Businesses and local authorities prepared for students to storm Franklin St. after Monday’s men’s basketball game. Instead, fans walked home in stunned disappointment.

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UNC staff member joins lawsuit to overturn House Bill 2

April 2, 2016

UNC worker Joaquin Carcano joins the lawsuit to fight the Private Facilities and Security Act, which overrides local non-discrimination ordinances.

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Chapel Hill prepares for Final Four celebration

April 2, 2016

As fans gear up for the Final Four, police, fire fighters, and local businesses are preparing for possible victory celebrations.

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UNC professor re-examines Snowden case

April 1, 2016

Retired UNC professor Hodding Carter discusses privacy in the information age, as well as the work of Edward Snowden.

Protesters flooded Franklin St. Tuesday night, calling for the repeal of North Carolina's new law that preempts local non-discrimination ordinances.
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Policy leaders face backlash for controversial LGBT law

March 26, 2016

UNC officials and local leaders react to the new state law which overrides local non-discrimination ordinances. Some are planning to go to court to challenge the law.

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Proposal would punish students, faculty for protesting Board of Governors

March 26, 2016

The legislature next month will consider punishing student and faculty protesters who disrupt Board of Governors meetings.

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Spellings visits UNC for first time as president

March 26, 2016

Margaret Spellings visited UNC as part of her tour of the state’s institutions. She met students, faculty and even two Nobel Prize winners.

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Millennials show support for candidates as primary nears

March 12, 2016

UNC students turned out in high numbers to vote early in the North Carolina primary. In other states, millennials have proven to be strong supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders.

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Charlotte non-discrimination ordinance could affect local communities

March 12, 2016

As state leaders vow to overturn Charlotte’s new LGBTQ anti-discrimination ordinance, local communities are deciding whether to pass similar laws.

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