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The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization backing free-speech and due-process rights on college campuses
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization backing free-speech and due-process rights on college campuses
 
In anticipation of gasoline shortages caused by Hurricane Harvey, Governor Roy Cooper issued executive orders today that will help maintain gasoline supplies for North Carolina
In anticipation of gasoline shortages caused by Hurricane Harvey, Governor Roy Cooper issued executive orders today that will help maintain gasoline supplies for North Carolina
 
A university president recently addressed his campus community about an incident that had shaken his Wisconsin school
A university president recently addressed his campus community about an incident that had shaken his Wisconsin school
 
This post is presented as a piece of humor and contains no (Well perhaps some) political comments or innuendos. I have finally achieved Facebook FB-NIRVANA. There are no personal feeds on my time line, only advertisements and suggested links.
This post is presented as a piece of humor and contains no (Well perhaps some) political comments or innuendos. I have finally achieved Facebook FB-NIRVANA. There are no personal feeds on my time line, only advertisements and suggested links.
 
On Tuesday, Politico finally released the tweet that should all-but-guarantee President Trump’s 2020 re-election.
On Tuesday, Politico finally released the tweet that should all-but-guarantee President Trump’s 2020 re-election.
 
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
Schools are closed today due to a tropical storm. I got up early anyway. It was raining at daybreak, as it is now.
 
Health policy experts disagree whether significant free-market reforms can supplant Obamacare despite the program's rocky decline
Health policy experts disagree whether significant free-market reforms can supplant Obamacare despite the program's rocky decline
 
All Southside sporting events for the Fall 2017 Semester.
 
Earlier this year Governor Cooper vetoed the compromise budget drafted by Republicans in the state House and Senate. The budget added thousands of slots to the state's pre-K program and eliminated 75% of the waitlist for at-risk children
Earlier this year Governor Cooper vetoed the compromise budget drafted by Republicans in the state House and Senate. The budget added thousands of slots to the state's pre-K program and eliminated 75% of the waitlist for at-risk children
 
Gov. Roy Cooper called for expanded high-speed broadband service throughout North Carolina in his opening address at the North Carolina Digital Government Summit on Wednesday morning
Gov. Roy Cooper called for expanded high-speed broadband service throughout North Carolina in his opening address at the North Carolina Digital Government Summit on Wednesday morning
 
Four-term state lawmaker Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2018.
Four-term state lawmaker Sen. Bill Cook (R-District 1) announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election in 2018.
 
Obviously, we've had a very powerful day, a strong day, mostly a very productive day with the President having the opportunity to sit down with a lot of state and local officials.
Obviously, we've had a very powerful day, a strong day, mostly a very productive day with the President having the opportunity to sit down with a lot of state and local officials.
 
Joyner Library announced the winners of its annual W. Keats Sparrow Writing Award for student research during an Aug. 23 ceremony held in the Janice L. Faulkner Gallery, located on the second floor of the library
Joyner Library announced the winners of its annual W. Keats Sparrow Writing Award for student research during an Aug. 23 ceremony held in the Janice L. Faulkner Gallery, located on the second floor of the library
 
About 30 percent of North Carolina's 6.8 million registered voters are Republicans
About 30 percent of North Carolina's 6.8 million registered voters are Republicans
 
Representative Justin Burr obviously has a burr under his saddle, almost single-handedly leading an effort to redistrict the judicial and prosecutorial districts in our state
Representative Justin Burr obviously has a burr under his saddle, almost single-handedly leading an effort to redistrict the judicial and prosecutorial districts in our state
 
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona was pardoned by President Donald Trump after being convicted by a an activist federal judge, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, a Bill Clinton appointee, who found the Conservative Republican Sheriff guilty of a civil-contempt finding, a misdemeanor.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona was pardoned by President Donald Trump after being convicted by a an activist federal judge, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, a Bill Clinton appointee, who found the Conservative Republican Sheriff guilty of a civil-contempt finding, a misdemeanor.
 
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following President Trump's speech on tax reform
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement following President Trump's speech on tax reform
 
More than 1,800 additional 4-year-olds will attend the NC Pre-K program this fall thanks to efforts by Governor Roy Cooper to expand the state's pre-kindergarten education program
More than 1,800 additional 4-year-olds will attend the NC Pre-K program this fall thanks to efforts by Governor Roy Cooper to expand the state's pre-kindergarten education program
 
F.A. Hayek, one of the most well known names in free market circles, was a man of incredible perception
F.A. Hayek, one of the most well known names in free market circles, was a man of incredible perception
 
Having American Talk Show Hosts, all core Democrats, who were captivated by the Obamas; fawning over their every action, explaining their corruption to the rest of us as normal, so we could understand its New Age relevance to a Liberals' moral code, now call for President Donald Trump's removal.
Having American Talk Show Hosts, all core Democrats, who were captivated by the Obamas; fawning over their every action, explaining their corruption to the rest of us as normal, so we could understand its New Age relevance to a Liberals' moral code, now call for President Donald Trump's removal.
 
Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
 
Governor Roy Cooper is urging coastal residents and visitors to monitor closely the weather forecast and pay careful attention to any directions from local officials as North Carolina prepares for its first tropical storm of the season
Governor Roy Cooper is urging coastal residents and visitors to monitor closely the weather forecast and pay careful attention to any directions from local officials as North Carolina prepares for its first tropical storm of the season
 
Oh dear summer, must you go.
 
While perfection is impossible in our world, things can be better than they are. Through purposeful action, all of us can help make that happen
While perfection is impossible in our world, things can be better than they are. Through purposeful action, all of us can help make that happen
 
But Antifa protesters - armed with sticks and shields and clad in shin pads and gloves - largely routed the security checks and by 1:30 p.m. police reportedly left the security line at the Center Street and Milvaia Street entrance to the park.
But Antifa protesters - armed with sticks and shields and clad in shin pads and gloves - largely routed the security checks and by 1:30 p.m. police reportedly left the security line at the Center Street and Milvaia Street entrance to the park.
 
East Carolina University's youngest students got their first look inside the ECU Lab School during open house on Aug. 24
East Carolina University's youngest students got their first look inside the ECU Lab School during open house on Aug. 24
 
The power struggle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper resumed Monday in two cases argued in state Supreme Court
The power struggle between the Republican-led General Assembly and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper resumed Monday in two cases argued in state Supreme Court
 
As traditional calendar schools across North Carolina begin a new year, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to help address unmet classroom needs in North Carolina public schools by donating to the first annual Governor's School Supply Drive
As traditional calendar schools across North Carolina begin a new year, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to help address unmet classroom needs in North Carolina public schools by donating to the first annual Governor's School Supply Drive
 
The world has received North Korea's latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior.
The world has received North Korea's latest message loud and clear: this regime has signaled its contempt for its neighbors, for all members of the United Nations, and for minimum standards of acceptable international behavior.
 
Paul Gessing wanted to pop the top on the soda tax in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That was all
Paul Gessing wanted to pop the top on the soda tax in Santa Fe, New Mexico. That was all
 
Chris Evans should win all the Academy Awards. All. Of. Them. He is obviously an extraordinarily gifted actor, someone who can completely shed his own skin and convincingly become someone else.
Chris Evans should win all the Academy Awards. All. Of. Them. He is obviously an extraordinarily gifted actor, someone who can completely shed his own skin and convincingly become someone else.
 
I made the "early service" this morning. I saw for myself, the birth of the day. It was nothing short of grand. . .and it never fails to stir my heart. For me, the sunrise is a holy time.
I made the "early service" this morning. I saw for myself, the birth of the day. It was nothing short of grand. . .and it never fails to stir my heart. For me, the sunrise is a holy time.
 
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey beginning on August 27, 2017, and continuing.
Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that an emergency exists in the State of Louisiana and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Harvey beginning on August 27, 2017, and continuing.
 
How should North Carolina be governed? The same question can be asked about any other state in America, or any other country in the world. It's a critical question
How should North Carolina be governed? The same question can be asked about any other state in America, or any other country in the world. It's a critical question
 
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