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On Christmas Eve, a staffer for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called Israel “a racist European ethnostate built on stolen land from its indigenous population.”
On Christmas Eve, a staffer for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) called Israel “a racist European ethnostate built on stolen land from its indigenous population.”
 
A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system. And if successful, it may prove as a model for other states looking to get a handle on their hard-to-control higher education systems.
A bill making its way through the South Carolina legislature may have a tremendous impact on the state’s public higher education system. And if successful, it may prove as a model for other states looking to get a handle on their hard-to-control higher education systems.
 
"[W]e cannot allow the success of our mission to be contingent upon the ebb and flow of this virus."
"[W]e cannot allow the success of our mission to be contingent upon the ebb and flow of this virus."
 
Today, the John Locke Foundation released the updated Civitas Partisan Index. This tool reflects the political balance of power in North Carolina.
Today, the John Locke Foundation released the updated Civitas Partisan Index. This tool reflects the political balance of power in North Carolina.
 
Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware of the local weather forecast and prepare for the conditions expected in your area.
Over the next 12-24 hours, portions of North Carolina could see severe storms, heavy rain, significant snowfall, gusty winds, and coastal flooding. Governor Roy Cooper urges North Carolinians to stay aware of the local weather forecast and prepare for the conditions expected in your area.
 
Reacting to the viral story published in The Daily Wire on Monday about a Loudoun County, Virginia, father who charged that a boy, allegedly wearing a skirt, sexually assaulted the father’s ninth-grade daughter in a bathroom, Rep. Dan Crenshaw fired, “Do you get it now?"
Reacting to the viral story published in The Daily Wire on Monday about a Loudoun County, Virginia, father who charged that a boy, allegedly wearing a skirt, sexually assaulted the father’s ninth-grade daughter in a bathroom, Rep. Dan Crenshaw fired, “Do you get it now?"
 
As we close the books on 2021, the year leaves stories for the future: an awakening from the pandemic, renewed attention to public school classrooms, and indications that the 2022 elections could bring a Republican wave.
As we close the books on 2021, the year leaves stories for the future: an awakening from the pandemic, renewed attention to public school classrooms, and indications that the 2022 elections could bring a Republican wave.
 
On Wednesday, the Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to help it jettison former President Donald Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) policy, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
On Wednesday, the Biden administration asked the Supreme Court to help it jettison former President Donald Trump’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) policy, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy.
 
Groups representing N.C. sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks want the N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing for their upcoming elections.
Groups representing N.C. sheriffs, district attorneys, and Superior Court clerks want the N.C. Supreme Court to reopen candidate filing for their upcoming elections.
 
Posted screenshots of film after watching in home theater
 
police use force against those protesting for their liberty
police use force against those protesting for their liberty
 
This week, the New York Department of Health published an announcement to health care providers and health care facilities regarding two COVID-19 oral antiviral therapies: Paxlovid, created by Pfizer, and molnupiravir, from Merck, and apparently discriminated against whites.
This week, the New York Department of Health published an announcement to health care providers and health care facilities regarding two COVID-19 oral antiviral therapies: Paxlovid, created by Pfizer, and molnupiravir, from Merck, and apparently discriminated against whites.
 
Left-wing political activist and NBA star Lebron James garnered much attention Christmas Eve by posting a meme that seemed to be critical of the reaction to COVID-19, which he compared to the flu and the common cold.
Left-wing political activist and NBA star Lebron James garnered much attention Christmas Eve by posting a meme that seemed to be critical of the reaction to COVID-19, which he compared to the flu and the common cold.
 
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced backlash late on Thursday night after she was reportedly caught in Miami Beach as New York City was decimated by a record number of coronavirus cases.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) faced backlash late on Thursday night after she was reportedly caught in Miami Beach as New York City was decimated by a record number of coronavirus cases.
 
Both chambers of the General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday night. Looks like Dec. 30 is the date. It’s been a long legislative session, but a very productive session.
Both chambers of the General Assembly passed an adjournment resolution Monday night. Looks like Dec. 30 is the date. It’s been a long legislative session, but a very productive session.
 
One of Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ challengers in this year’s gubernatorial race faced significant backlash online on New Year’s Eve over a tweet that some interpreted as a cheap shot at DeSantis, who recently accompanied his wife to her cancer treatment as critics said he was missing.
One of Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ challengers in this year’s gubernatorial race faced significant backlash online on New Year’s Eve over a tweet that some interpreted as a cheap shot at DeSantis, who recently accompanied his wife to her cancer treatment as critics said he was missing.
 
A flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport was turned around mid-flight over COVID rules, reports say.
A flight from Seattle to Shanghai Pudong International Airport was turned around mid-flight over COVID rules, reports say.
 
“Why did he sweep out his tweets when it became clear the shooting was on rehearsal?”
 
The $846 million subsidy deal that North Carolina struck with Apple just topped the “year’s worst” list of a nonpartisan economic think tank.
The $846 million subsidy deal that North Carolina struck with Apple just topped the “year’s worst” list of a nonpartisan economic think tank.
 
Six children were mowed down in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run; two were pronounced dead at the scene and four others were transported to a nearby hospital.
Six children were mowed down in what authorities are calling a hit-and-run; two were pronounced dead at the scene and four others were transported to a nearby hospital.
 
"Everyone who is spending Christmas at my house has to be vaccinated, boosted, tested, and quarantined."
"Everyone who is spending Christmas at my house has to be vaccinated, boosted, tested, and quarantined."
 
A co-chairman of the N.C. Senate’s redistricting committee is drawing attention to a national Democratic operative’s lead role in drawing alternative election maps for North Carolina.
A co-chairman of the N.C. Senate’s redistricting committee is drawing attention to a national Democratic operative’s lead role in drawing alternative election maps for North Carolina.
 
On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that a record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, the highest level in over 20 years.
On Tuesday, the Labor Department reported that a record 4.3 million workers quit their jobs in August, the highest level in over 20 years.
 
Fox News contributor Lisa Marie Boothe was reportedly a contender to replace Meghan McCain as the token conservative on left-wing talkshow “The View” but was nixed as an option since she will not get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fox News contributor Lisa Marie Boothe was reportedly a contender to replace Meghan McCain as the token conservative on left-wing talkshow “The View” but was nixed as an option since she will not get vaccinated against COVID-19.
 
Will fight against systemic resistance seen with many school boards and superintendents
Will fight against systemic resistance seen with many school boards and superintendents
 
State Controller Linda Combs and Republican legislative leaders are asking the N.C. Supreme Court not to step into the latest dispute involving the long-running Leandro school funding case. At stake is $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds.
State Controller Linda Combs and Republican legislative leaders are asking the N.C. Supreme Court not to step into the latest dispute involving the long-running Leandro school funding case. At stake is $1.7 billion in taxpayer funds.
 
Ungrateful what what they have because of those that served and those that died for them
Ungrateful what what they have because of those that served and those that died for them
 
Country music star Morgan Wallen scored the year’s best-selling album, despite a longtime blackout from countless music platforms and radio stations following the release of a secretly-recorded video of an inebriated Wallen calling his white friend the N-word.
Country music star Morgan Wallen scored the year’s best-selling album, despite a longtime blackout from countless music platforms and radio stations following the release of a secretly-recorded video of an inebriated Wallen calling his white friend the N-word.
 
Since a ban on numerous firearms took effect in May 2020, Canadians have only turned in 160 to the government — a stunningly tiny number, considering the original government estimation of there to be some 90,000 to 105,000 outlawed firearms in Canada.
Since a ban on numerous firearms took effect in May 2020, Canadians have only turned in 160 to the government — a stunningly tiny number, considering the original government estimation of there to be some 90,000 to 105,000 outlawed firearms in Canada.
 
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system has a new commissioner. It gets continued reassurance from its boards and warehouse operator that they’ll get it right and, to that end, newly created groups meant to help them do so.
The N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Control system has a new commissioner. It gets continued reassurance from its boards and warehouse operator that they’ll get it right and, to that end, newly created groups meant to help them do so.
 
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