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Congressional elections in odd-numbered years? Odd is certainly one way to describe what many North Carolinians are experiencing right now.
Congressional elections in odd-numbered years? Odd is certainly one way to describe what many North Carolinians are experiencing right now.
 
On April 11, the administration of the University of Tulsa shocked faculty, students, and alumni by announcing the elimination of 40 percent of the school’s academic programs.
On April 11, the administration of the University of Tulsa shocked faculty, students, and alumni by announcing the elimination of 40 percent of the school’s academic programs.
 
Over the past several weeks, Democrats have spent their time defending the absurd notion that America is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
Over the past several weeks, Democrats have spent their time defending the absurd notion that America is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
 
North Carolina’s fledgling “raise the age” policy plays a big role in the North Carolina House’s justice and public safety budget.
North Carolina’s fledgling “raise the age” policy plays a big role in the North Carolina House’s justice and public safety budget.
 
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
My email and snail mail are full of advertisements telling me how to get rich with cannabis or to us commoners "marijuana'.
 
Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow, is convinced large wind energy projects, such as the Amazon Wind Farm near Elizabeth City, hinder the military’s ability to conduct low-level flight training missions in North Carolina.
Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow, is convinced large wind energy projects, such as the Amazon Wind Farm near Elizabeth City, hinder the military’s ability to conduct low-level flight training missions in North Carolina.
 
Most North Carolina voters think the media has covered Robert Mueller’s investigation too much, but a majority also approve of Mueller’s performance as special counsel.
Most North Carolina voters think the media has covered Robert Mueller’s investigation too much, but a majority also approve of Mueller’s performance as special counsel.
 
Raleigh Charter High School is one of the top schools in the country, but it’s not what one would call a typical public school.
Raleigh Charter High School is one of the top schools in the country, but it’s not what one would call a typical public school.
 
My Spin by Tom Campbell
 
If you are convicted of a crime, the government can punish you. If you are arrested but never convicted, the government can’t punish you.
If you are convicted of a crime, the government can punish you. If you are arrested but never convicted, the government can’t punish you.
 
Political science is the study of homo politicus, what Plato considered the most quintessential of human behaviors.
Political science is the study of homo politicus, what Plato considered the most quintessential of human behaviors.
 
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 622, the Tax Reduction Act of 2019, on Tuesday, May 14, and sent it to the Senate Rules Committee.
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed Senate Bill 622, the Tax Reduction Act of 2019, on Tuesday, May 14, and sent it to the Senate Rules Committee.
 
A bill expanding where automatic license plate readers can be deployed has passed the N.C. House Transportation Committee, despite objections from several members over privacy concerns.
A bill expanding where automatic license plate readers can be deployed has passed the N.C. House Transportation Committee, despite objections from several members over privacy concerns.
 
One in three internet users worldwide is a child under 18, estimates show. Expect that figure to rise as smart toys and all sorts of smart devices fuel constant connection.
One in three internet users worldwide is a child under 18, estimates show. Expect that figure to rise as smart toys and all sorts of smart devices fuel constant connection.
 
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
This government disaster is not costing what the all knowing, all seeing, Beaufort County master manipulators thought.
 
The Department of Public Instruction has unveiled a new tool for shedding light on state education funding.
The Department of Public Instruction has unveiled a new tool for shedding light on state education funding.
 
Abigail Stewart and Virginia Valian are senior psychologists at the University of Michigan and Hunter College, respectively.
Abigail Stewart and Virginia Valian are senior psychologists at the University of Michigan and Hunter College, respectively.
 
Restaurateurs and retailers are getting behind a move by House lawmakers that would fix the antiquated way North Carolina stores, distributes, and sells spirits.
Restaurateurs and retailers are getting behind a move by House lawmakers that would fix the antiquated way North Carolina stores, distributes, and sells spirits.
 
Freshman composition occupies a unique position in a college curriculum.
 
A stack of bills from lawmakers looking to modernize the way North Carolina distributes and sells liquor is growing.
A stack of bills from lawmakers looking to modernize the way North Carolina distributes and sells liquor is growing.
 
I just finished reading a truly wonderful book - AND THE BAND PLAYED ON, by Randy Shilts. The book chronicles the AIDS epidemic of the 1980's, focusing on the cases, the symptoms, the mystery, the epidemiology, the panic, the politics.
I just finished reading a truly wonderful book - AND THE BAND PLAYED ON, by Randy Shilts. The book chronicles the AIDS epidemic of the 1980's, focusing on the cases, the symptoms, the mystery, the epidemiology, the panic, the politics.
 
Critics of charter schools argue school-choice programs, like charter schools, siphon money and resources from traditional public schools.
Critics of charter schools argue school-choice programs, like charter schools, siphon money and resources from traditional public schools.
 
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday, April 25, named Kelli Brown chancellor of Western Carolina University.
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday, April 25, named Kelli Brown chancellor of Western Carolina University.
 
A scathing report from N.C. State Auditor Beth Wood released Wednesday, April 24, found the accounting methods used by the N.C. Global TransPark Authority were so bad that “fraud could occur and go undetected.”
A scathing report from N.C. State Auditor Beth Wood released Wednesday, April 24, found the accounting methods used by the N.C. Global TransPark Authority were so bad that “fraud could occur and go undetected.”
 
A few weeks ago, a Palestinian hip-hop artist named Tamer Nafir performed what he himself labeled an “anti-Semitic” rap during a conference held at UNC Chapel Hill.
A few weeks ago, a Palestinian hip-hop artist named Tamer Nafir performed what he himself labeled an “anti-Semitic” rap during a conference held at UNC Chapel Hill.
 
A bipartisan group of state representatives filed House Bill 751, resurrecting a 25 percent tax credit program.
A bipartisan group of state representatives filed House Bill 751, resurrecting a 25 percent tax credit program.
 
Good teaching is vital for college students to learn, but the work demands on professors and what type of work is actually rewarded means that teaching can be of secondary importance.
Good teaching is vital for college students to learn, but the work demands on professors and what type of work is actually rewarded means that teaching can be of secondary importance.
 
No big announcement. No contentious public meetings. No press conference. But most important — no economic incentives.
No big announcement. No contentious public meetings. No press conference. But most important — no economic incentives.
 
North Carolina continues to attract national attention for the success of its state-level tax reforms.
North Carolina continues to attract national attention for the success of its state-level tax reforms.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, drew the wrath of pro-life supporters Thursday, April 18, when he vetoed Senate Bill 359, “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, drew the wrath of pro-life supporters Thursday, April 18, when he vetoed Senate Bill 359, “Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.”
 
Texas did it in 1985. California did it in 1987. Pennsylvania did it in 1996. New Hampshire did it in 2016. Florida did it in 2019.
Texas did it in 1985. California did it in 1987. Pennsylvania did it in 1996. New Hampshire did it in 2016. Florida did it in 2019.
 
The only thing more worrying than the federal government’s recent announcement that the debt had reached $22 trillion, or 104 percent of GDP, was that it generated such little attention.
The only thing more worrying than the federal government’s recent announcement that the debt had reached $22 trillion, or 104 percent of GDP, was that it generated such little attention.
 
As I listened Tuesday to a N.C. House committee discuss an alcohol bill, I thought about how America debated the 18th Amendment.
As I listened Tuesday to a N.C. House committee discuss an alcohol bill, I thought about how America debated the 18th Amendment.
 
New research by two North Carolina State University professors has brought into stark relief the following facts: America is in a debt crisis, our economy is suffering as a result, and politicians of both major political parties bear responsibility.
New research by two North Carolina State University professors has brought into stark relief the following facts: America is in a debt crisis, our economy is suffering as a result, and politicians of both major political parties bear responsibility.
 
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