Welcome Back!

Welcome back! Today kicks off the return of The Hill’s blog. We have an all-new blogging staff, so expect plenty of new posts in the weeks ahead.

For those of you not familiar with The Hill, we are the University of North Carolina’s first, best and only non-partisan political review. We’re dedicated to analyzing the latest trends in politics and public policy, both at home and abroad.

Crisis in the Middle East? That’s our beat. Obama trying to push a new bill through Congress? We’re on it. The Hill tells you what’s happening and why; it gives the history behind current events, and tries to predict what the future holds. All non-partisan, of course. We don’t do bias.

The Hill’s blog is a little different. Because the magazine appears only twice each semester, it’s hard for us to keep up with breaking news. That’s what this blog is for—instantaneous commentary and feedback. Check it for weekly updates from our talented team of writers and bloggers.

The past few months have seen plenty of high-profile news stories: Sotomoyar’s confirmation. Specter’s defection. Kennedy’s death. Elections and riots in Iran. Warfare on the floor of Congress. From now on, The Hill will be able to give stories like this the coverage they deserve.

Though The Hill is scrupulously non-partisan, that doesn’t mean we’re bland. Our bloggers won’t simply report the news. They’re here to give their opinion, and they will give it, freely and plentifully. They cover the entire political spectrum, from left to right and everything in between. We’re nothing if not balanced.

So enjoy! This blog is here for you, the reader. Check in to see what’s happening in the world of politics. See what our bloggers think. Leave your own comments. Discuss. Debate. And, as always, be sure to read The Hill.