As UNC students were being removed from the North Carolina House gallery last week for protesting against gun violence, Speaker Tim Moore laughed, joked that the protesters must secretly be Duke students and quipped; “This is not a pep rally.” They know that, Mr. Speaker. The next day, the campus was on lockdown again. Another man
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Political Paycheck Protection
Jim Blaine’s Firms Took PPP: Political Paycheck Protection. Consulting firms owned by Jim Blaine, the long-time Republican political operative who was recently appointed to the UNC Board of Trustees, took over $80,000 in federal PPP bailouts – while being paid $800,000 by the UNC system. Yes, a firm that advises right-wing clients on bashing the
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A Campus United by Tragedy
We at the Coalition have grieved with the Carolina family this past week, and we have been moved by the response on campus. Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz was a strong, steady leader in a tragic time. He spoke for all of us in his heartfelt video message, which he ended, “Remember, we are Carolina Strong.” With
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Texts, Tears and Fears
By Mimi Chapman Monday afternoon, I began to receive worried texts from my younger son. We were both locked down, he at a local high school and me in my office, because of an active shooter on campus. We’ve had scares before and students killed before, but it’s been a long time since there was
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Next Trustees’ Chair: An Advocate – or Attack Dog?
Members of the UNC Board of Trustees, especially the board chair, should first and foremost be advocates and champions for the University. But John Preyer, who expects to be elected soon as the next chair, has in recent weeks attacked the faculty and administration. First, Preyer has said he does not believe the University’s faculty
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With your help, the Coalition for Carolina has made significant progress. In this video, co-Founder Roger Perry thanks you for what you have already done and shares other ways that you can help to get governance overreach and extremist politics out of Carolina. Please consider supporting the Coalition with a financial contribution. Your gift of
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Texas A&M Shares UNC’s Shame
Dr. Mimi Chapman is a professor at UNC’s School of Social Work. She joined the faculty in 2001 and was Chair of the Faculty from 2020 to 2023. She is a co-founder of the Coalition for Carolina. As a frequent flyer, I’m well-versed in the virtues of various airlines. I’m an expert packer, ready to
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Who’s “Obsessed”?
The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has an obsession with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In a July 10 post, the Center breathlessly declared, “Chapel Hill’s DEI Obsession Was Mandated at the Top: The Martin Center has uncovered a startling email from the chancellor’s office.” In tones that echo UFO conspiracists, the post said
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Defending Carolina’s priceless gem, Part 3 of 3
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the third installment of a three-part essay by Lloyd Kramer, a professor of history and former Chair of the Faculty Council at UNC-Chapel Hill, where he has been a faculty member since 1986. You can access parts 1 and 2 at the links below: Defending Carolina’s Priceless Gem – Part 1
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URGENT NEWS – Legislature – Again – Politicizes UNC Board of Trustees
We normally don’t send three emails in a week, but are making an exception to bring you timely news in hopes you can help make a difference with legislators. The North Carolina General Assembly once again is poised to inject partisan politics into the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees. The Senate is poised to pass
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