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With civic and political conflict headlining the news nearly every day, I’ve been searching for a bright spot on which to pin my hopes for reconciliation in this country.
With civic and political conflict headlining the news nearly every day, I’ve been searching for a bright spot on which to pin my hopes for reconciliation in this country.
 
According to Politico, Sunday’s rehearsal for Joe Biden’s inauguration has been postponed due to safety concerns, with the rehearsal now being planned for Monday.
According to Politico, Sunday’s rehearsal for Joe Biden’s inauguration has been postponed due to safety concerns, with the rehearsal now being planned for Monday.
 
2021 started with a bang in New York City — literally.
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online documents the social media giant’s influence on American political culture.
Rich Lowry of National Review Online documents the social media giant’s influence on American political culture.
 
Pot calling kettle black: Another example of the hypocrisy of the Left/Democrats
Pot calling kettle black: Another example of the hypocrisy of the Left/Democrats
 
More and more school districts are making decisions not to return students to in-class instruction until early spring
More and more school districts are making decisions not to return students to in-class instruction until early spring
 
Former State Board of Elections Chairman Josh Howard says there could be dire consequences for future elections if the governor is allowed to appoint a judge to a newly created Wake County District Court seat.
Former State Board of Elections Chairman Josh Howard says there could be dire consequences for future elections if the governor is allowed to appoint a judge to a newly created Wake County District Court seat.
 
Two banks that previously did business with President Donald Trump are cutting him off following the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol.
Two banks that previously did business with President Donald Trump are cutting him off following the Jan. 6 riot in the U.S. Capitol.
 
Alan Jacobs’ new book, Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader’s Guide to a More Tranquil Mind, is a coaxing argument to read “old books that come from strange times.”
Alan Jacobs’ new book, Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader’s Guide to a More Tranquil Mind, is a coaxing argument to read “old books that come from strange times.”
 
Hayden Ludwig writes for the Washington Free Beacon about a new method for left-of-center money men to bankroll their favorite political causes.
Hayden Ludwig writes for the Washington Free Beacon about a new method for left-of-center money men to bankroll their favorite political causes.
 
The Supreme Court struck a blow for good government Wednesday when it upheld Texas' restrictions on mail in ballots
The Supreme Court struck a blow for good government Wednesday when it upheld Texas' restrictions on mail in ballots
 
Nearly a month after COVID-19 vaccines made it to North Carolina, the state has administered only a quarter of the doses it has on hand — one of the slowest roll-outs in the country.
Nearly a month after COVID-19 vaccines made it to North Carolina, the state has administered only a quarter of the doses it has on hand — one of the slowest roll-outs in the country.
 
The number of Republican lawmakers in the House who support impeaching President Donald Trump is growing, which could make the move just seven days before the president leaves office a bipartisan effort.
The number of Republican lawmakers in the House who support impeaching President Donald Trump is growing, which could make the move just seven days before the president leaves office a bipartisan effort.
 
Christopher Bedford of the Federalist explores the political left’s attempt to turn last week’s disgusting Capitol attack for political gain.
Christopher Bedford of the Federalist explores the political left’s attempt to turn last week’s disgusting Capitol attack for political gain.
 
COVID-19 and the ongoing fallout from the pandemic will likely dominate the 2021-22 session of the General Assembly.
COVID-19 and the ongoing fallout from the pandemic will likely dominate the 2021-22 session of the General Assembly.
 
Just a few months ago Democrats in Congress blocked a bill to condemn mob violence
Just a few months ago Democrats in Congress blocked a bill to condemn mob violence
 
Elite media fails to show the comparison between Capitol 1983 bombing and last week's demonstrations
Elite media fails to show the comparison between Capitol 1983 bombing and last week's demonstrations
 
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement in response to the impeachment vote in the House of Representatives
North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley released the following statement in response to the impeachment vote in the House of Representatives
 
A Georgia man was arrested by the FBI in Washington D.C. this week after he was allegedly contemplating trying to assassinate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
A Georgia man was arrested by the FBI in Washington D.C. this week after he was allegedly contemplating trying to assassinate House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).
 
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.
 
The Democrats may soon wish they did not play games with impeachment
The Democrats may soon wish they did not play games with impeachment
 
In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date.
In 2021, county boards of elections across North Carolina will conduct several important and required processes designed to keep the state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date.
 
A senior GOP aide said Tuesday that House Republicans are not whipping votes against impeachment.
A senior GOP aide said Tuesday that House Republicans are not whipping votes against impeachment.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, DC and North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper has mobilized approximately 550 North Carolina National Guardsmen to assist with upcoming security needs in Washington, DC and North Carolina.
 
Does it ever get old? The never-ending wash, rinse, repeat cycle of liberals throwing out the race card every time they don’t like conservatives doing or not doing something, even when completely legal, normal and appropriate?
Does it ever get old? The never-ending wash, rinse, repeat cycle of liberals throwing out the race card every time they don’t like conservatives doing or not doing something, even when completely legal, normal and appropriate?
 
John Steed explains some ways to abandon Big Tech
John Steed explains some ways to abandon Big Tech
 
Democrats are currently rushing to impeach President Donald Trump after the riots in the Capitol last week.
Democrats are currently rushing to impeach President Donald Trump after the riots in the Capitol last week.
 
Jimmy Quinn writes at National Review Online about the reaction to last week’s Capitol chaos from rogue regimes.
Jimmy Quinn writes at National Review Online about the reaction to last week’s Capitol chaos from rogue regimes.
 
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools have gone in a variety of directions.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools have gone in a variety of directions.
 
Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Governor Roy Cooper has named retired Lieutenant General Walter Gaskin to lead the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
 
The House voted to impeach the President Trump although it means nothing in practical terms
The House voted to impeach the President Trump although it means nothing in practical terms
 
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