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If you're a frequent visitor to Mapping the Left (mappingtheleft.com) you have watched the website go through a transformation in the last few weeks. The look is new and mappingtheleft.com has been redesigned with advanced capabilities. You will notice faster and more powerful, yet simple...
If you're a frequent visitor to Mapping the Left (mappingtheleft.com) you have watched the website go through a transformation in the last few weeks. The look is new and mappingtheleft.com has been redesigned with advanced capabilities. You will notice faster and more powerful, yet simple...
 
In 1984, Jim Martin and Rufus Edmisten were opponents in our state’s gubernatorial election. As with any statewide election, it was a hard fought contest, but one that can provide lessons for today.
In 1984, Jim Martin and Rufus Edmisten were opponents in our state’s gubernatorial election. As with any statewide election, it was a hard fought contest, but one that can provide lessons for today.
 
I bought Willie Nelson’s Stardust album (1978) for my mom and dad because it included several of my dad’s favorite songs
I bought Willie Nelson’s Stardust album (1978) for my mom and dad because it included several of my dad’s favorite songs
 
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will highlight North Carolina as a top performing state in its sixth annual Enterprising States: States Innovate study, which ranks states best poised to thrive in the rapidly evolving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused economy...
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will highlight North Carolina as a top performing state in its sixth annual Enterprising States: States Innovate study, which ranks states best poised to thrive in the rapidly evolving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused economy...
 
A Wake County small business owner attempting to pay her employees' withholding tax bill discovered that the state Department of Revenue website was vulnerable to hackers
A Wake County small business owner attempting to pay her employees' withholding tax bill discovered that the state Department of Revenue website was vulnerable to hackers
 
Lately, tenure has come under heavy criticism, particularly from conservatives who maintain that it protects incompetent, ignorant, or indifferent teachers to the detriment of students
Lately, tenure has come under heavy criticism, particularly from conservatives who maintain that it protects incompetent, ignorant, or indifferent teachers to the detriment of students
 
An East Carolina University faculty member has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medicine and Psychiatry.
An East Carolina University faculty member has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Medicine and Psychiatry.
 
Gilbert H. Nelson Sr., 83, formerly of Washington, died October 22, 2015 at home.
Gilbert H. Nelson Sr., 83, formerly of Washington, died October 22, 2015 at home.
 
Many times we hear about the state of North Carolina entering into agreements with corporations to promote economic development, but did you know that local municipalities do the same?
Many times we hear about the state of North Carolina entering into agreements with corporations to promote economic development, but did you know that local municipalities do the same?
 
The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today...
 
Frustrated by how long it takes for a good idea, or even just a passable one, to gain traction and momentum in today's Washington, D.C.
Frustrated by how long it takes for a good idea, or even just a passable one, to gain traction and momentum in today's Washington, D.C.
 
Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson’s disease.
Linda Ronstadt has Parkinson’s disease.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Governor's Western Residence in Asheville purple tonight to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and its prevalence in the state.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory will light the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Governor's Western Residence in Asheville purple tonight to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and its prevalence in the state.
 
The most talked about "removal" was Saint Christopher. It was not that he's no longer a saint, nor even that he no longer has a Feast Day (he still does, on 25th July).
The most talked about "removal" was Saint Christopher. It was not that he's no longer a saint, nor even that he no longer has a Feast Day (he still does, on 25th July).
 
Did you hear that 15 percent of North Carolina's public schoolteachers left the profession last year, and that conditions are so bad that teachers are leaving our state in droves to teach somewhere else?
Did you hear that 15 percent of North Carolina's public schoolteachers left the profession last year, and that conditions are so bad that teachers are leaving our state in droves to teach somewhere else?
 
Before YouTube came along, I had several techniques to determine If I could learn a new song on the Guitar.
Before YouTube came along, I had several techniques to determine If I could learn a new song on the Guitar.
 
Please take notice that Ralph Strayhorn, Chair of the Golden LEAF Investment Committee, has called a special meeting of the Committee for Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 9 a.m.
Please take notice that Ralph Strayhorn, Chair of the Golden LEAF Investment Committee, has called a special meeting of the Committee for Thursday, October 29, 2015, at 9 a.m.
 
Medical technology that seemed relegated to science fiction is at hand, but fast-moving innovations are threatened by established interests and government regulations, said a panel of medical and academic experts at the State Policy Network's recent annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Medical technology that seemed relegated to science fiction is at hand, but fast-moving innovations are threatened by established interests and government regulations, said a panel of medical and academic experts at the State Policy Network's recent annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Mich.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after learning of the death of Kenny Phillips, the most successful football coach in Fayetteville State history.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after learning of the death of Kenny Phillips, the most successful football coach in Fayetteville State history.
 
This week's Civitas Poll Lunch shed light on what North Carolina voters think about the likely candidates for governor, and some of the leading presidential hopefuls.
This week's Civitas Poll Lunch shed light on what North Carolina voters think about the likely candidates for governor, and some of the leading presidential hopefuls.
 
Washington author to release political novella on September 25.
Washington author to release political novella on September 25.
 
Georgia governor Nathan Dean announced the plans to erect a monument to MLK at historic Stone Mountain, Ga. It has been fifty two years since MLK made that his "I have a dream" speech and I am afraid that race relations in this country have slipped into an entrenched standoff of "us vs them mentalit
Georgia governor Nathan Dean announced the plans to erect a monument to MLK at historic Stone Mountain, Ga. It has been fifty two years since MLK made that his "I have a dream" speech and I am afraid that race relations in this country have slipped into an entrenched standoff of "us vs them mentalit
 
For three years now, I've been defending the decision of the North Carolina General Assembly to end the longstanding practice of giving public-school teachers automatic pay boosts if they possess or obtain graduate degrees.
For three years now, I've been defending the decision of the North Carolina General Assembly to end the longstanding practice of giving public-school teachers automatic pay boosts if they possess or obtain graduate degrees.
 
Former Virginia Senator Jim Webb has pulled out of the Democrat nomination process, and will have much to say about that decision at some point.
Former Virginia Senator Jim Webb has pulled out of the Democrat nomination process, and will have much to say about that decision at some point.
 
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted an Adopt a Pet Event today on the front lawn of the Executive Mansion.
Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory hosted an Adopt a Pet Event today on the front lawn of the Executive Mansion.
 
The search for the next University of North Carolina system president has finally concluded.
 
The excessive amount of government intervention that has been entrenched in our nation's health care system is curiously pushing medical providers to channel this negative energy into positive solutions - ones in which physicians are either scaling back or cutting off their relationships...
The excessive amount of government intervention that has been entrenched in our nation's health care system is curiously pushing medical providers to channel this negative energy into positive solutions - ones in which physicians are either scaling back or cutting off their relationships...
 
Each year-end brings the usual look back on those that have passed during the year.
Each year-end brings the usual look back on those that have passed during the year.
 
North Carolina Republican Leadership Initiative (RLI) fellow and educator Amy Blake Lewis was highlighted by the Republican National Committee for her work to engage voters in the state. As an RLI fellow, Amy is working to organize teams and build relationships in her community to create a long last
North Carolina Republican Leadership Initiative (RLI) fellow and educator Amy Blake Lewis was highlighted by the Republican National Committee for her work to engage voters in the state. As an RLI fellow, Amy is working to organize teams and build relationships in her community to create a long last
 
A nearly eight-year-long legal battle between the state of North Carolina and Alcoa Power Generating Inc. over four hydroelectric dams the company owns and operates on the Yadkin River may be coming to an end.
A nearly eight-year-long legal battle between the state of North Carolina and Alcoa Power Generating Inc. over four hydroelectric dams the company owns and operates on the Yadkin River may be coming to an end.
 
Gallagher guitars are hand crafted in a small town in Tennessee since 1965.
 
Governor Pat McCrory urges all North Carolinians to protect themselves from the flu by receiving a vaccine and taking other precautions to protect against the spread of the virus.
Governor Pat McCrory urges all North Carolinians to protect themselves from the flu by receiving a vaccine and taking other precautions to protect against the spread of the virus.
 
In the age of Uber, Lyft, and numerous other "concierge"-style services that use technology as a business base, there is Airbnb - the online bed-and-breakfast rental option.
In the age of Uber, Lyft, and numerous other "concierge"-style services that use technology as a business base, there is Airbnb - the online bed-and-breakfast rental option.
 
The investigation into the shooting incident on Monday October 19th has resulted in six individuals being apprehended. During the investigation it was determined that the shooting occurred as a result of a drug transaction.
The investigation into the shooting incident on Monday October 19th has resulted in six individuals being apprehended. During the investigation it was determined that the shooting occurred as a result of a drug transaction.
 
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