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So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
So, the Sheriff is a participating member of this august body of law enforcement professionals that demand accountability from all Deputies. Yet, he does not demand the same from himself.
 
On Thursday night, the world’s richest man announced he was thinking of creating a new university in Texas, where he had moved the headquarters of his world-famous business from California.
On Thursday night, the world’s richest man announced he was thinking of creating a new university in Texas, where he had moved the headquarters of his world-famous business from California.
 
CNN contributor and conservative Mary Katharine Ham on Friday publicly hit her own network for being “dishonest” in their coverage of podcast host Joe Rogan taking doctor-prescribed Ivermectin when he got COVID.
CNN contributor and conservative Mary Katharine Ham on Friday publicly hit her own network for being “dishonest” in their coverage of podcast host Joe Rogan taking doctor-prescribed Ivermectin when he got COVID.
 
This week, a California school board president muttered over a live mic “F*** you” after a concerned parent was finished speaking out against vaccine mandates for students.
This week, a California school board president muttered over a live mic “F*** you” after a concerned parent was finished speaking out against vaccine mandates for students.
 
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
First, I want to thank Commissioner Hood Richardson for bringing Sheriff Coleman's out of control spending and abuse of the overtime budget line item to my attention.
 
Trump supporters who trespassed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are being sentenced to more prison time than prosecutors are seeking by an Obama-appointed federal judge, a report from Reuters outlined Wednesday.
Trump supporters who trespassed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 are being sentenced to more prison time than prosecutors are seeking by an Obama-appointed federal judge, a report from Reuters outlined Wednesday.
 
Happy Holidays! In case you missed it, the Republican National Committee has been spending this holiday season hosting dozens of charity drives across the country, with 7 being held in North Carolina alone.
Happy Holidays! In case you missed it, the Republican National Committee has been spending this holiday season hosting dozens of charity drives across the country, with 7 being held in North Carolina alone.
 
CNN’s Don Lemon doubled down Thursday evening on his network’s claim that podcast host Joe Rogan took “horse dewormer.”
CNN’s Don Lemon doubled down Thursday evening on his network’s claim that podcast host Joe Rogan took “horse dewormer.”
 
On Thursday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) took a swipe at Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), saying that Cruz was “defending Nazis” after Cruz referenced a parent who gestured with a Nazi salute at a school board meeting in order to point out that the incidents in the NSBA letter.
On Thursday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) took a swipe at Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), saying that Cruz was “defending Nazis” after Cruz referenced a parent who gestured with a Nazi salute at a school board meeting in order to point out that the incidents in the NSBA letter.
 
In Virginia, where former Democrat governor Terry McAuliffe has suddenly fallen significantly behind GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin in the latest Fox poll, McAuliffe’s 21-year-old daughter took time out from working on her father’s campaign to pose for a picture
In Virginia, where former Democrat governor Terry McAuliffe has suddenly fallen significantly behind GOP gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin in the latest Fox poll, McAuliffe’s 21-year-old daughter took time out from working on her father’s campaign to pose for a picture
 
A parent is suing the Waukesha School District (WSD) and school board in Wisconsin after her son tested positive for COVID-19.
A parent is suing the Waukesha School District (WSD) and school board in Wisconsin after her son tested positive for COVID-19.
 
One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher education library. So far, we’ve collected nearly 750 books about higher education and educational philosophy.
One of my favorite projects at the Martin Center is the cultivation of our higher education library. So far, we’ve collected nearly 750 books about higher education and educational philosophy.
 
Former N.C. congressman Mark Walker and his wife have released a new video explaining why they’re waiting to decide between running for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House in 2022.
Former N.C. congressman Mark Walker and his wife have released a new video explaining why they’re waiting to decide between running for the U.S. Senate or U.S. House in 2022.
 
Speaking in Washington, D.C., at a dinner where prominent Republicans attended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) ripped the mainstream media, pointing out that they never apologized for their part trumpeting the Russian collusion conspiracy that targeted former President Trump
Speaking in Washington, D.C., at a dinner where prominent Republicans attended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) ripped the mainstream media, pointing out that they never apologized for their part trumpeting the Russian collusion conspiracy that targeted former President Trump
 
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this week, seemed frazzled when host Joe Rogan tried to pin down the doctor on the low COVID-19 risk to children, even comparing their risk to that of vaccinated adults.
CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appearing on “The Joe Rogan Experience” this week, seemed frazzled when host Joe Rogan tried to pin down the doctor on the low COVID-19 risk to children, even comparing their risk to that of vaccinated adults.
 
I have been following the Sheppard case and the Franks case the last couple of years with a somewhat dispassionate interest. The wheels of justice grind and they do grind slow.
 
On Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that the federal government would issue its first passport with an “X” gender marker for people who refused to identify themselves as male or female.
On Wednesday, The Associated Press reported that the federal government would issue its first passport with an “X” gender marker for people who refused to identify themselves as male or female.
 
Conservative Tony Abbot warns of permanent loss of freedom
Conservative Tony Abbot warns of permanent loss of freedom
 
"Failure to do so will result in an individual not being allowed to speak."
 
A major cable television network and one of the nation’s leading mainstream newspapers both mentioned N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper this week as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.
A major cable television network and one of the nation’s leading mainstream newspapers both mentioned N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper this week as a potential 2024 presidential candidate.
 
UK member of parliament speaks for western society
 
"Parents have an undisputed right to direct the upbringing and education of their children."
"Parents have an undisputed right to direct the upbringing and education of their children."
 
On Wednesday, Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reportedly fought privately regarding President Biden’s social spending plan, with Manchin indicating how the amount of funding he was comfortable with: zero.
On Wednesday, Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) reportedly fought privately regarding President Biden’s social spending plan, with Manchin indicating how the amount of funding he was comfortable with: zero.
 
Dr. Mandy Cohen, alongside Gov. Roy Cooper, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, gave what will likely be her last briefing on the coronavirus.
Dr. Mandy Cohen, alongside Gov. Roy Cooper, on Tuesday, Dec. 14, gave what will likely be her last briefing on the coronavirus.
 
‘Tis the season to be jolly and for Democrats to be in disarray. While hardworking families and job creators are jolly that Joe Manchin effectively tanked Biden’s “Build Back Broke” agenda for now, Democrat Senate hopefuls are contributing to their party’s widespread disarray.
‘Tis the season to be jolly and for Democrats to be in disarray. While hardworking families and job creators are jolly that Joe Manchin effectively tanked Biden’s “Build Back Broke” agenda for now, Democrat Senate hopefuls are contributing to their party’s widespread disarray.
 
A federal judge on Tuesday partially blocked New York’s vaccine mandate for health care and long-term care workers throughout the state.
A federal judge on Tuesday partially blocked New York’s vaccine mandate for health care and long-term care workers throughout the state.
 
On Tuesday, after CNN’s Brian Stelter mocked Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis after DeSantis had slammed the mainstream media, saying they lie to the American people, Nicholas Sandmann, who was smeared by multiple news outlets
On Tuesday, after CNN’s Brian Stelter mocked Florida GOP Governor Ron DeSantis after DeSantis had slammed the mainstream media, saying they lie to the American people, Nicholas Sandmann, who was smeared by multiple news outlets
 
Outgoing N.C. Health Secretary Mandy Cohen told lawmakers recently that schools could still close in the event of a COVID infection surge this winter.
Outgoing N.C. Health Secretary Mandy Cohen told lawmakers recently that schools could still close in the event of a COVID infection surge this winter.
 
Americans aren't merry about the skyrocketing price of Christmas under Bidenflation.
Americans aren't merry about the skyrocketing price of Christmas under Bidenflation.
 
A former Andrew Cuomo press secretary is claiming in her new book that the disgraced former governor was once rebuked by his father, the late Mario Cuomo, for comparing women’s “t***ies.”
A former Andrew Cuomo press secretary is claiming in her new book that the disgraced former governor was once rebuked by his father, the late Mario Cuomo, for comparing women’s “t***ies.”
 
Over the past few days it has felt like we were ending 2021 where we started it, in the throes of a spiking pandemic.
Over the past few days it has felt like we were ending 2021 where we started it, in the throes of a spiking pandemic.
 
On Saturday night, after singing the National Anthem at game 6 of MLB’s National League Championship Series, country music star Travis Tritt took a rip at those who criticized the Atlanta Braves for permitting him to sing the national anthem at a playoff game
On Saturday night, after singing the National Anthem at game 6 of MLB’s National League Championship Series, country music star Travis Tritt took a rip at those who criticized the Atlanta Braves for permitting him to sing the national anthem at a playoff game
 
Former NFL cheerleaders are outraged over the “sexist” culture in the league, following the revelation that images of some of the women, topless from a past photoshoot, were allegedly passed around via email.
Former NFL cheerleaders are outraged over the “sexist” culture in the league, following the revelation that images of some of the women, topless from a past photoshoot, were allegedly passed around via email.
 
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