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With little debate, the N.C. Senate Thursday morning sent Senate Bill 854, the measure implementing the constitutional amendment requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls, to Gov. Roy Cooper
With little debate, the N.C. Senate Thursday morning sent Senate Bill 854, the measure implementing the constitutional amendment requiring voters to present photo identification at the polls, to Gov. Roy Cooper
 
An all-male a cappella group at a prestigious university will no longer sing one well-known Disney song because some audience members - and one sophomore who wrote an article about it for the student newspaper - found it to be "uncomfortable."
An all-male a cappella group at a prestigious university will no longer sing one well-known Disney song because some audience members - and one sophomore who wrote an article about it for the student newspaper - found it to be "uncomfortable."
 
It's admittedly quite confusing to follow the machinations and complexities of the current round of updates regarding the Mueller special investigation on alleged 2016 campaign meddling by the Russian government.
It's admittedly quite confusing to follow the machinations and complexities of the current round of updates regarding the Mueller special investigation on alleged 2016 campaign meddling by the Russian government.
 
The timeline for identifying and selecting a school to be included in the Innovative School District is too short, the vice chair of the State Board of Education said Wednesday, Dec. 5
The timeline for identifying and selecting a school to be included in the Innovative School District is too short, the vice chair of the State Board of Education said Wednesday, Dec. 5
 
After several court battles and a failed constitutional amendment, the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may once again become separate boards
After several court battles and a failed constitutional amendment, the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement may once again become separate boards
 
On November 6, an amendment to the North Carolina constitution requiring voters to present a photo identification for voting in person (the "Voter ID" amendment) passed with 55 percent support.
On November 6, an amendment to the North Carolina constitution requiring voters to present a photo identification for voting in person (the "Voter ID" amendment) passed with 55 percent support.
 
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
A bill to satisfy North Carolina's new constitutional amendment requiring photo identification for voters is too broad, allowing multiple forms of voter identification that could gum up the system and encourage voter fraud, some Republican legislators say
 
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) said on Tuesday that Democrats have a hard time connecting with voters because of how "smart" Democrats are and because Democrats "know so much."
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) said on Tuesday that Democrats have a hard time connecting with voters because of how "smart" Democrats are and because Democrats "know so much."
 
Back in 1897, an eight-year-old girl, prompted by naysaying friends, wrote The New York Sun wanting the truth about the existence of Santa Claus. Today that letter might be answered by apparent congressman-elect Mark Harris, confirming not only Santa's existence...
Back in 1897, an eight-year-old girl, prompted by naysaying friends, wrote The New York Sun wanting the truth about the existence of Santa Claus. Today that letter might be answered by apparent congressman-elect Mark Harris, confirming not only Santa's existence...
 
Silent Sam soon may return to campus after the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to rehouse the Confederate memorial in a new, on-campus historic education center near UNC Medical Center
Silent Sam soon may return to campus after the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to rehouse the Confederate memorial in a new, on-campus historic education center near UNC Medical Center
 
On Monday, "The View" co-host Joy Behar apparently cussed out her colleague Meghan McCain, referring to her as an "entitled b****," and threatened to quit the show if McCain was not put "under control."
On Monday, "The View" co-host Joy Behar apparently cussed out her colleague Meghan McCain, referring to her as an "entitled b****," and threatened to quit the show if McCain was not put "under control."
 
On Tuesday, the stock market plummeted in the wake of President Trump's troubling tweets about the possibility of a renewed trade war with China
On Tuesday, the stock market plummeted in the wake of President Trump's troubling tweets about the possibility of a renewed trade war with China
 
In response to the toppling in August of the Confederate Monument at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chancellor Carol Folt and other UNC leaders have proposed a controversial solution: a new $5.3 million building on campus that will cost $800,000 a year to operate
In response to the toppling in August of the Confederate Monument at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chancellor Carol Folt and other UNC leaders have proposed a controversial solution: a new $5.3 million building on campus that will cost $800,000 a year to operate
 
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.
 
Voter ID is constitutional in North Carolina. And not just because more than 2 million voters, 55 percent of those casting ballots, said so last month
Voter ID is constitutional in North Carolina. And not just because more than 2 million voters, 55 percent of those casting ballots, said so last month
 
How should we respond to the urban-rural divide? The question has legions of politicians, scholars, journalists, and businesses scrambling for answers
How should we respond to the urban-rural divide? The question has legions of politicians, scholars, journalists, and businesses scrambling for answers
 
This year's reading was offered by none other than Chris Pratt from Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
 
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.
 
Opponents of school choice in North Carolina are attacking the curricula in private schools
 
Panelists at Campbell Law School offered a different path to resolving conflicts — in the criminal justice system and in disciplinary situations in K-12 schools.
Panelists at Campbell Law School offered a different path to resolving conflicts — in the criminal justice system and in disciplinary situations in K-12 schools.
 
We've been down this road before, but something gives me pause to consider, it will different this time.
We've been down this road before, but something gives me pause to consider, it will different this time.
 
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
Hospital lobbyists persuaded lawmakers to draft legislation blocking N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell's cost-cutting reforms to the State Health Plan, Carolina Journal has learned
 
A week ago, I visited Dealey Plaza in Dallas, the place where John F. Kennedy as assassinated so brutally on November 22, 1963.
A week ago, I visited Dealey Plaza in Dallas, the place where John F. Kennedy as assassinated so brutally on November 22, 1963.
 
Imagine yourself cut off from the rest of society. Not from all social interactions, however, just from all economic exchanges
Imagine yourself cut off from the rest of society. Not from all social interactions, however, just from all economic exchanges
 
On Thursday, Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple attacked Fox News' Tucker Carlson as a "neo-Nazi favorite."
On Thursday, Washington Post media critic Erik Wemple attacked Fox News' Tucker Carlson as a "neo-Nazi favorite."
 
I don’t write much about what happens inside of the classroom simply because there is so little information about it
I don’t write much about what happens inside of the classroom simply because there is so little information about it
 
An Illinois state Democratic lawmaker is facing increasing pressure to resign after she called for the deaths of a Republican lawmaker's family during a floor speech this week.
An Illinois state Democratic lawmaker is facing increasing pressure to resign after she called for the deaths of a Republican lawmaker's family during a floor speech this week.
 
Although Margaret Spellings will be leaving her post as president of the University of North Carolina system prematurely on January 15, she started several programs in her three years on the job
Although Margaret Spellings will be leaving her post as president of the University of North Carolina system prematurely on January 15, she started several programs in her three years on the job
 
I have an "Our Long National Nightmare is Over" narrative within me that may end up as a series of posts, but I will wait until Donald J. Trump is sworn in. In the meanwhile, in this Christmas season, I post this fantastically funny seasonal video sent to me by my BCN friend, Alex J. Ortolano.
I have an "Our Long National Nightmare is Over" narrative within me that may end up as a series of posts, but I will wait until Donald J. Trump is sworn in. In the meanwhile, in this Christmas season, I post this fantastically funny seasonal video sent to me by my BCN friend, Alex J. Ortolano.
 
This week, Yale University released a report about a fascinating study from Cydney Dupree, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Yale School of Management, and Susan Fiske of Princeton University.
This week, Yale University released a report about a fascinating study from Cydney Dupree, assistant professor of organizational behavior at Yale School of Management, and Susan Fiske of Princeton University.
 
Lawmakers are developing rules for the freshly passed voter ID constitutional amendment
 
With the November election over, lawmakers must reconfigure the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to comply with a Superior Court order
With the November election over, lawmakers must reconfigure the Bipartisan Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement to comply with a Superior Court order
 
Earlier this month, North Carolina's voters considered six constitutional amendment proposals and approved four of them
Earlier this month, North Carolina's voters considered six constitutional amendment proposals and approved four of them
 
In a stunning display, a man who is a recognized government watchdog and had given Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz documents showing federal officials ignored the relationship among Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Clinton Foundation.
In a stunning display, a man who is a recognized government watchdog and had given Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz documents showing federal officials ignored the relationship among Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the Clinton Foundation.
 
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