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Accountability for publicly funded school choice programs should primarily come through parent empowerment, not regulatory overreach. That’s the assessment of a new report from Notre Dame Law School scholar Nicole Stelle Garnett published by the Manhattan Institute.
Accountability for publicly funded school choice programs should primarily come through parent empowerment, not regulatory overreach. That’s the assessment of a new report from Notre Dame Law School scholar Nicole Stelle Garnett published by the Manhattan Institute.
 
The Answer is That Girls Are Being Raped and No one Seems to Care!
The Answer is That Girls Are Being Raped and No one Seems to Care!
 
Former President Donald Trump bragged during an interview with left-leaning Yahoo News over the weekend that if he faced Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a 2024 presidential primary, he would beat DeSantis.
Former President Donald Trump bragged during an interview with left-leaning Yahoo News over the weekend that if he faced Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a 2024 presidential primary, he would beat DeSantis.
 
“Death blow” to US manufacturing
Thomas Lifson writes for the American Thinker about government officials’ misuse of people’s fears about the coronavirus pandemic.
Thomas Lifson writes for the American Thinker about government officials’ misuse of people’s fears about the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured the Irene Wortham Early Learning Center in Asheville and continued to encourage providers to apply for the NC Child Care Stabilization Grants.
Governor Roy Cooper visited and toured the Irene Wortham Early Learning Center in Asheville and continued to encourage providers to apply for the NC Child Care Stabilization Grants.
 
Congress has begun its year-end sprint, and the debate over rising taxes is as hot as ever.
Congress has begun its year-end sprint, and the debate over rising taxes is as hot as ever.
 
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner reports on one clean-energy CEO who’s sending a message to ideological allies in Congress.
Josh Siegel of the Washington Examiner reports on one clean-energy CEO who’s sending a message to ideological allies in Congress.
 
Things you do NOT have a right to
Things you do NOT have a right to
 
We’re winning in Afghanistan. That was the mantra, what they told us. Never entirely true.
We’re winning in Afghanistan. That was the mantra, what they told us. Never entirely true.
 
Over the past two years, freedom around the world has been attacked. Even in the United States. And not a single shot in anger was fired.
Over the past two years, freedom around the world has been attacked. Even in the United States. And not a single shot in anger was fired.
 
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, 57, is going to have some explaining to do after a viral video surfaced of the married father and grandfather at a bar with a young woman grinding against him.
Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer, 57, is going to have some explaining to do after a viral video surfaced of the married father and grandfather at a bar with a young woman grinding against him.
 
North Carolina’s 8th District congressman is teaming up with a high-profile Texas counterpart to help sponsor a bill clarifying the federal government’s response to health care emergencies.
North Carolina’s 8th District congressman is teaming up with a high-profile Texas counterpart to help sponsor a bill clarifying the federal government’s response to health care emergencies.
 
Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller last weekend dissed former President Donald Trump and his son Don Trump Jr. via Facebook, saying he’d “rather sit in jail” than work with the former president.
Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller last weekend dissed former President Donald Trump and his son Don Trump Jr. via Facebook, saying he’d “rather sit in jail” than work with the former president.
 
Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud.
Members of the N.C. House Freedom Caucus plan to inspect voting machines in Durham County to check for an internet connection, which could make them vulnerable to fraud.
 
Communist China sent 52 military planes from its air force into Taiwanese air space on Monday, the largest incursion ever by China, which comes after Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration said in a statement earlier this week that it was “very concerned” about China’s repeated provocation.
Communist China sent 52 military planes from its air force into Taiwanese air space on Monday, the largest incursion ever by China, which comes after Democrat President Joe Biden’s administration said in a statement earlier this week that it was “very concerned” about China’s repeated provocation.
 
Saule Omarova is the Biden nominee to lead Treasury’s Office of Comptroller Currency
Saule Omarova is the Biden nominee to lead Treasury’s Office of Comptroller Currency
 
Governor Roy Cooper encouraged families across North Carolina to apply for child tax credit payments. These dollars can immediately improve the food and financial security of families with children at a critical time as they work to recover from the pandemic.
Governor Roy Cooper encouraged families across North Carolina to apply for child tax credit payments. These dollars can immediately improve the food and financial security of families with children at a critical time as they work to recover from the pandemic.
 
Jason Rantz writes for the Federalist about the likely consequences of new anti-police measures in one West Coast state.
Jason Rantz writes for the Federalist about the likely consequences of new anti-police measures in one West Coast state.
 
Beaufort County is losing students at an alarming rate. We must find out why.
Beaufort County is losing students at an alarming rate. We must find out why.
 
On Monday, an English woman trying to transport her ailing 81-year-old mother to a hospital tearfully cried at a group of eco-activists that blocked streets in London for over four hours, “How can you be so selfish?”
On Monday, an English woman trying to transport her ailing 81-year-old mother to a hospital tearfully cried at a group of eco-activists that blocked streets in London for over four hours, “How can you be so selfish?”
 
Lenoir County was recently joined with Craven and Beaufort counties during the Senate Redistricting process. Previously, Lenoir and Wayne have been grouped together.
Lenoir County was recently joined with Craven and Beaufort counties during the Senate Redistricting process. Previously, Lenoir and Wayne have been grouped together.
 
I’ve been following the analysis by pundits, partisans and pollsters about the recent November elections, especially the gubernatorial races in neighboring Virginia and New Jersey.

Trust

 
I’ve been following the analysis by pundits, partisans and pollsters about the recent November elections, especially the gubernatorial races in neighboring Virginia and New Jersey.
 
The N.C. Department of Revenue faced a legal setback last month in an ongoing fight over renewable energy tax credits. The state’s top administrative law judge rejected the department’s attempt to deny credits to a renewable energy investor.
The N.C. Department of Revenue faced a legal setback last month in an ongoing fight over renewable energy tax credits. The state’s top administrative law judge rejected the department’s attempt to deny credits to a renewable energy investor.
 
Cheri Beasley’s top surrogate, Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO), is at it again.
 
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) slammed President Joe Biden during a Sunday appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” saying that Biden falsely ran as a competent centrist and that he has turned over control of his party to its far-left-wing.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) slammed President Joe Biden during a Sunday appearance on “Fox News Sunday,” saying that Biden falsely ran as a competent centrist and that he has turned over control of his party to its far-left-wing.
 
Senate Bill 191, "No Patient Left Alone Act," is headed to the governor's desk. The bill passed the state Senate, 49-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
Senate Bill 191, "No Patient Left Alone Act," is headed to the governor's desk. The bill passed the state Senate, 49-0, on Wednesday, Oct. 6.
 
On July 29, 2021, I gave a presentation on “Fighting Smart Against Critical Race Theory In Education” to over 100 state legislators at the American Legislative Exchange Council annual meeting in Salt Lake City.
On July 29, 2021, I gave a presentation on “Fighting Smart Against Critical Race Theory In Education” to over 100 state legislators at the American Legislative Exchange Council annual meeting in Salt Lake City.
 
Governor Roy Cooper visited the vaccine clinic at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a Novant Health affiliate. The hospital is administering additional Pfizer shots to people who are over the age of 65, immunocompromised or work in high-risk environments.
Governor Roy Cooper visited the vaccine clinic at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a Novant Health affiliate. The hospital is administering additional Pfizer shots to people who are over the age of 65, immunocompromised or work in high-risk environments.
 
Rapper Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, slammed those who do not like the United States during what appears to be a recent performance.
Rapper Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, slammed those who do not like the United States during what appears to be a recent performance.
 
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