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During an interview with CNN host Anderson Cooper on Monday night, former President Barack Obama warned of the “dangers of cancel culture.”
During an interview with CNN host Anderson Cooper on Monday night, former President Barack Obama warned of the “dangers of cancel culture.”
 
If you watched last week’s Shaftesbury Society meeting, you heard Cato Institute transportation expert Randal O’Toole’s recommendation that North Carolina rely more on user fees to meet its transportation needs.
If you watched last week’s Shaftesbury Society meeting, you heard Cato Institute transportation expert Randal O’Toole’s recommendation that North Carolina rely more on user fees to meet its transportation needs.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June as Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ community, their fight for equality and the goal of creating a welcoming community for all North Carolinians.
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed June as Pride Month in North Carolina to honor the state’s LGBTQ+ community, their fight for equality and the goal of creating a welcoming community for all North Carolinians.
 
Ellie Reynolds writes at the Federalist about one part of our culture that has survived government’s overblown response to COVID-19.
Ellie Reynolds writes at the Federalist about one part of our culture that has survived government’s overblown response to COVID-19.
 
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on June 10 that “hundreds” of military whistleblowers have reported being forced to receive “anti-American indoctrination” training, including critical race theory (CRT).
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) told Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on June 10 that “hundreds” of military whistleblowers have reported being forced to receive “anti-American indoctrination” training, including critical race theory (CRT).
 
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
Sports betting legislation hasn’t seen much movement in North Carolina, although sponsors are hopeful to see action in June.
 
Chief Deputy Secretary John Nicholson will serve as Interim Secretary of DEQ
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a source of friction between the president and some of his presumed congressional allies.
Collin Anderson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights a source of friction between the president and some of his presumed congressional allies.
 
This legislation works to codify programs that have been successful for veterans
This legislation works to codify programs that have been successful for veterans
 
FBI Director Christopher Wray said that the complexity of the threat facing the U.S. through cyberattacks is comparable to the threat from terrorism two decades ago.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said that the complexity of the threat facing the U.S. through cyberattacks is comparable to the threat from terrorism two decades ago.
 
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
Former N.C. congressman and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows has enlisted former President Donald Trump’s help to promote his latest venture.
 
Homosexuality is against God's Law. Simple as that. Participating in the lifestyle should be against man's laws....No gay marriage!
Homosexuality is against God's Law. Simple as that. Participating in the lifestyle should be against man's laws....No gay marriage!
 
Patrick Gleason of Americans for Tax Reform cites North Carolina in his latest Forbes column.
Patrick Gleason of Americans for Tax Reform cites North Carolina in his latest Forbes column.
 
Today, Governor Cooper, Attorney General Josh Stein, members of the Legislative Black Caucus, the Pasquotank County NAACP, NC NAACP and other Pasquotank leaders met to discuss issues surrounding the shooting of Andrew Brown, Jr, and changes that need to be made in NC law.
Today, Governor Cooper, Attorney General Josh Stein, members of the Legislative Black Caucus, the Pasquotank County NAACP, NC NAACP and other Pasquotank leaders met to discuss issues surrounding the shooting of Andrew Brown, Jr, and changes that need to be made in NC law.
 
Election integrity is a top issue for North Carolina voters.
 
A judge told lawyers for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, D., Monday to provide a declaration by the end of the week as to whether her policy of only granting interviews to journalists of color was still in effect or would be in the future.
A judge told lawyers for Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, D., Monday to provide a declaration by the end of the week as to whether her policy of only granting interviews to journalists of color was still in effect or would be in the future.
 
Found no scientific evidence to support mask and social distancing
Found no scientific evidence to support mask and social distancing
 
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
North Carolina should focus on user fees to help address long-term transportation needs.
 
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.
 
Pres. Biden made a public announcement of his intention to speak to a group of Tulsa Oklahoma survivors of a massacre that took place 100 years ago as well as a group of residents and political activists in that area.
Pres. Biden made a public announcement of his intention to speak to a group of Tulsa Oklahoma survivors of a massacre that took place 100 years ago as well as a group of residents and political activists in that area.
 
As Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday this week, Kyle Smith of National Review Online notes an interesting piece of the singer-songwriter’s legacy.
As Bob Dylan celebrates his 80th birthday this week, Kyle Smith of National Review Online notes an interesting piece of the singer-songwriter’s legacy.
 
Eighteen high school students from across North Carolina have been named National Cyber Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation after winning a rigorous 48-hour competition
Eighteen high school students from across North Carolina have been named National Cyber Scholars by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation after winning a rigorous 48-hour competition
 
John Fund of National Review Online critiques the president’s approach to the Canadian border.
John Fund of National Review Online critiques the president’s approach to the Canadian border.
 
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
Overall spending growth will be below GOP's self-imposed spending limitation of population plus inflation increases
 
Sarah Westwood of the Washington Examiner documents one consequence of a shift in urban policing.
Sarah Westwood of the Washington Examiner documents one consequence of a shift in urban policing.
 
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