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The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
For too many politicians and presidential hopefuls, a free college education is a cure-all for inequality in America—so long as the federal government can pour enough money into it.
For too many politicians and presidential hopefuls, a free college education is a cure-all for inequality in America—so long as the federal government can pour enough money into it.
 
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
Over the weekend, a man who identifies as a woman won two gold medals at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa.
Over the weekend, a man who identifies as a woman won two gold medals at the 2019 Pacific Games in Samoa.
 
Many if not most professors and higher education leaders enjoy pontificating about their high-minded ideals in contrast with the grubby, self-interested world outside of academia.
Many if not most professors and higher education leaders enjoy pontificating about their high-minded ideals in contrast with the grubby, self-interested world outside of academia.
 
On a Tuesday in June, mothers who lost children to distracted driving took a minute to speak.
 
After going wild for the addition of the lesbian character Robin, some fans of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" now wonder if perhaps the character Will Byers (played by Noah Schnapp) will have a coming out episode sometime in the near future.
After going wild for the addition of the lesbian character Robin, some fans of the hit Netflix show "Stranger Things" now wonder if perhaps the character Will Byers (played by Noah Schnapp) will have a coming out episode sometime in the near future.
 
North Carolina continues to see growth in homeschooling, charter schools, and private schools, a recent report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction says.
North Carolina continues to see growth in homeschooling, charter schools, and private schools, a recent report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction says.
 
According to the editor of Time Inc's The War Zone, Tyler Rogoway, trackers now installed on U.S. fighter jets could give them greater capacity to detect UFO’s.
According to the editor of Time Inc's The War Zone, Tyler Rogoway, trackers now installed on U.S. fighter jets could give them greater capacity to detect UFO’s.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says he won’t sign a new state budget unless the North Carolina General Assembly says yes to Medicaid expansion. The Republican-majority legislature has said no to Medicaid expansion. So far, now weeks into the new fiscal year, neither side has budged.
Gov. Roy Cooper says he won’t sign a new state budget unless the North Carolina General Assembly says yes to Medicaid expansion. The Republican-majority legislature has said no to Medicaid expansion. So far, now weeks into the new fiscal year, neither side has budged.
 
North Carolina schools have a serious literacy problem; most likely, that means it has a teacher education problem.
North Carolina schools have a serious literacy problem; most likely, that means it has a teacher education problem.
 
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.
 
Imagine if you could buy a home with no debt. Wouldn’t you do that? State government has the option to do something similar with the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund, but Gov. Roy Cooper prefers debt.
Imagine if you could buy a home with no debt. Wouldn’t you do that? State government has the option to do something similar with the State Capital and Infrastructure Fund, but Gov. Roy Cooper prefers debt.
 
President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William (Bill) Barr standing together to do what is right - the correcting of the United States Census debacle - encourages me that our Republic still has a fighting chance to survive.
President Donald J. Trump and Attorney General William (Bill) Barr standing together to do what is right - the correcting of the United States Census debacle - encourages me that our Republic still has a fighting chance to survive.
 
This week, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced a history-making move: it will become the first ever publicly traded space flight company.
This week, Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic announced a history-making move: it will become the first ever publicly traded space flight company.
 
Partisan gerrymandering returns to state court Monday, July 15, for a battle that could stretch over weeks.
Partisan gerrymandering returns to state court Monday, July 15, for a battle that could stretch over weeks.
 
On July 2, the Chancellorsville (Virginia) City Council voted to no longer recognize Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April 13, as a celebrated a paid holiday. Chancellorsville is the hometown of our country's most renown Founding Father.
On July 2, the Chancellorsville (Virginia) City Council voted to no longer recognize Thomas Jefferson's birthday, April 13, as a celebrated a paid holiday. Chancellorsville is the hometown of our country's most renown Founding Father.
 
Nothing says box office winner more than a politically-conscious action movie that addresses such woke issues as toxic masculinity. According to actors Dave Bautista ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and Kumail Nanjiani ("The Big Sick"), the upcoming movie "Stuber" promises to be just that.
Nothing says box office winner more than a politically-conscious action movie that addresses such woke issues as toxic masculinity. According to actors Dave Bautista ("Guardians of the Galaxy") and Kumail Nanjiani ("The Big Sick"), the upcoming movie "Stuber" promises to be just that.
 
As the 2020 elections approach, state lawmakers are working to protect absentee voters from fraud.
As the 2020 elections approach, state lawmakers are working to protect absentee voters from fraud.
 
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.
 
Inane occurrences on college campuses tend to parachute into national news headlines every week or two. Those glimpses, however, cannot do justice to the reality of the collegiate atmosphere.
Inane occurrences on college campuses tend to parachute into national news headlines every week or two. Those glimpses, however, cannot do justice to the reality of the collegiate atmosphere.
 
In December 2018, I wrote the following: “As a general rule, the public and politicians should never view economic impact studies as anything more than an attempt by special interests to manipulate public opinion for their own benefit.”
In December 2018, I wrote the following: “As a general rule, the public and politicians should never view economic impact studies as anything more than an attempt by special interests to manipulate public opinion for their own benefit.”
 
The federal government currently holds around $1.5 trillion in outstanding student loans—up from “only” $500 million in 2007.
The federal government currently holds around $1.5 trillion in outstanding student loans—up from “only” $500 million in 2007.
 
The N.C. House on Thursday, July 11, after years of contentious debate and myriad failed efforts, were finally able to pass a bill, in an 86-28 vote, that would align craft distilleries more closely with rules governing wine and craft beer.
The N.C. House on Thursday, July 11, after years of contentious debate and myriad failed efforts, were finally able to pass a bill, in an 86-28 vote, that would align craft distilleries more closely with rules governing wine and craft beer.
 
In March 2018, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees adopted new rules that fatally undermine academic freedom.
In March 2018, the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees adopted new rules that fatally undermine academic freedom.
 
On Sunday, the senior pastor of Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand, Florida revealed to the congregation how many lives will be impacted by their generous giving.
On Sunday, the senior pastor of Stetson Baptist Church in DeLand, Florida revealed to the congregation how many lives will be impacted by their generous giving.
 
When defending their pay-as-you-go statewide school construction plan, Republican legislators sometimes appear perplexed.
When defending their pay-as-you-go statewide school construction plan, Republican legislators sometimes appear perplexed.
 
On “The Ben Shapiro Show: Sunday Special,” Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro speaks with Fox News host Shannon Bream about her experiences in dealing with inappropriate behavior in the news industry.
On “The Ben Shapiro Show: Sunday Special,” Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro speaks with Fox News host Shannon Bream about her experiences in dealing with inappropriate behavior in the news industry.
 
A bill N.C. lawmakers passed in late June aims to help 2 million residents get a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030.
A bill N.C. lawmakers passed in late June aims to help 2 million residents get a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030.
 
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
For those of us who are normal and have commonsense this" repair" project should cost no more than $200,000.
 
In a year when our state is stashing more than $700 million into surplus funds, the recent state budget appears to target the Department of Health and Human Services for punishment.
In a year when our state is stashing more than $700 million into surplus funds, the recent state budget appears to target the Department of Health and Human Services for punishment.
 
Every six years, Democrats offer up a sacrificial lamb to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Each one seems a plausible alternative and receives constant media attention and support, but none really have a chance against his political machine.
Every six years, Democrats offer up a sacrificial lamb to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). Each one seems a plausible alternative and receives constant media attention and support, but none really have a chance against his political machine.
 
The state House overwhelmingly passed a bill temporarily ending a stalemate over the budget.
The state House overwhelmingly passed a bill temporarily ending a stalemate over the budget.
 
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