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There's a monumental decision coming soon. Not one to decide the future of the nation, such as the midterm elections, but about an actual monument
There's a monumental decision coming soon. Not one to decide the future of the nation, such as the midterm elections, but about an actual monument
 
Instead of going over the river and through the woods to grandma's house we traveled east this Thanksgiving
Instead of going over the river and through the woods to grandma's house we traveled east this Thanksgiving
 
Democrats achieved significant victories this year in the "inner suburbs" of Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and North Carolina's other major cities - tossing out GOP incumbents in the General Assembly, county commissions, and other offices
Democrats achieved significant victories this year in the "inner suburbs" of Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, and North Carolina's other major cities - tossing out GOP incumbents in the General Assembly, county commissions, and other offices
 
Late-night comedy shows are now one-trick ponies: They bash President Trump every night - sometimes in the most profane way possible (like when Samantha Bee called Ivanka Trump a "feckless c**t.").
Late-night comedy shows are now one-trick ponies: They bash President Trump every night - sometimes in the most profane way possible (like when Samantha Bee called Ivanka Trump a "feckless c**t.").
 
The 2018 ballot was loaded with constitutional amendments. Six, to be exact. Four will become part of the state constitution, but the General Assembly must pass enabling legislation for one, "Requires a photo ID to vote in person."
The 2018 ballot was loaded with constitutional amendments. Six, to be exact. Four will become part of the state constitution, but the General Assembly must pass enabling legislation for one, "Requires a photo ID to vote in person."
 
The cost of college textbooks has increased at an alarming rate. According to the College Board, the average student spends more than $1,200 on books and materials each year
The cost of college textbooks has increased at an alarming rate. According to the College Board, the average student spends more than $1,200 on books and materials each year
 
Analysts are turning their attention to the 2020 presidential election, and North Carolina will likely play a big part
Analysts are turning their attention to the 2020 presidential election, and North Carolina will likely play a big part
 
Porn star Stormy Daniels said on Wednesday that her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, sued President Donald Trump for defamation against her wishes.
Porn star Stormy Daniels said on Wednesday that her lawyer, Michael Avenatti, sued President Donald Trump for defamation against her wishes.
 
Back in the summer, it seemed that the Republican/conservative vision for higher education reform was building momentum
Back in the summer, it seemed that the Republican/conservative vision for higher education reform was building momentum
 
Leftist Sunny Hostin admitted on Wednesday that she does not care about the poor treatment the Obama administration gave to migrants because she only cares about what the Trump administration is doing.
Leftist Sunny Hostin admitted on Wednesday that she does not care about the poor treatment the Obama administration gave to migrants because she only cares about what the Trump administration is doing.
 
Christine Blasey Ford, a California woman who accused then-Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of decades-old sexual misconduct without a shred of corroborating evidence, collected nearly $650,000 from a GoFundMe account last week and released a rare statement post-Kavanaugh hearings.
Christine Blasey Ford, a California woman who accused then-Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of decades-old sexual misconduct without a shred of corroborating evidence, collected nearly $650,000 from a GoFundMe account last week and released a rare statement post-Kavanaugh hearings.
 
With Vice President Mike Pence casting a tiebreaking vote, Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr's nomination to become a federal judge in North Carolina now moves forward for a full U.S. Senate confirmation
With Vice President Mike Pence casting a tiebreaking vote, Raleigh attorney Thomas Farr's nomination to become a federal judge in North Carolina now moves forward for a full U.S. Senate confirmation
 
The migrant caravan the left-leaning media has been gushing over finally reached the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, and things got violent.
The migrant caravan the left-leaning media has been gushing over finally reached the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, and things got violent.
 
In the United States, there are between 45 and 46 million turkeys killed each year by profit-seeking farmers for consumption at Thanksgiving dinners around the country
In the United States, there are between 45 and 46 million turkeys killed each year by profit-seeking farmers for consumption at Thanksgiving dinners around the country
 
The NC Justice Center is the preeminent progressive think tank in North Carolina. The organization describes itself as a "progressive research and advocacy organization."
The NC Justice Center is the preeminent progressive think tank in North Carolina. The organization describes itself as a "progressive research and advocacy organization."
 
An email to suppliers last week from the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission, in addition to announcing that it's trimming the number of products it lists, cited the state's alcohol warehouse operator for its good work
An email to suppliers last week from the N.C. Alcoholic Beverage Commission, in addition to announcing that it's trimming the number of products it lists, cited the state's alcohol warehouse operator for its good work
 
Just seven weeks remain for veto-proof Republican supermajorities in the N.C. General Assembly. That gives GOP lawmakers plenty of time to craft, unveil, and approve new legislation
Just seven weeks remain for veto-proof Republican supermajorities in the N.C. General Assembly. That gives GOP lawmakers plenty of time to craft, unveil, and approve new legislation
 
On Thursday, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton told The Guardian (UK) that Europe has badly mishandled the migration crisis from the Middle East
On Thursday, former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton told The Guardian (UK) that Europe has badly mishandled the migration crisis from the Middle East
 
On Wednesday, right-wing investigative journalist Laura Loomer was permanently suspended from social media platform Twitter over a tweet wherein Loomer criticized Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Islamic practices like female genital mutilation (FGM).
On Wednesday, right-wing investigative journalist Laura Loomer was permanently suspended from social media platform Twitter over a tweet wherein Loomer criticized Rep.-elect Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Islamic practices like female genital mutilation (FGM).
 
The Barter Theatre, which has operated since the Great Depression, reportedly draws 160,000 people a year to the charming mountain town of Abingdon, Virginia
The Barter Theatre, which has operated since the Great Depression, reportedly draws 160,000 people a year to the charming mountain town of Abingdon, Virginia
 
What is Hate Comedy? Basically, it is the only form of comedy that one is subjected to these days - from the hate-mongering late night talk show hosts, to all the rabid liberal faux comedians touting themselves as stand-up comedians.
What is Hate Comedy? Basically, it is the only form of comedy that one is subjected to these days - from the hate-mongering late night talk show hosts, to all the rabid liberal faux comedians touting themselves as stand-up comedians.
 
ABC chief anchor George Stephanopoulos was thrilled to hear Alan Dershowitz - who has often defended President Trump regarding the Russia probe - predict that special counsel Robert Mueller's report will be "devastating" to the president.
ABC chief anchor George Stephanopoulos was thrilled to hear Alan Dershowitz - who has often defended President Trump regarding the Russia probe - predict that special counsel Robert Mueller's report will be "devastating" to the president.
 
The great British statesman and writer Edmund Burke was a critic of his government's treatment of the American colonies in the years preceding the Revolutionary War
The great British statesman and writer Edmund Burke was a critic of his government's treatment of the American colonies in the years preceding the Revolutionary War
 
I'm only half joking when I argue that a true sports fan loathes his archrival more than he loves his own team
I'm only half joking when I argue that a true sports fan loathes his archrival more than he loves his own team
 
The unemployment rate among those with a high school education is 3.9 percent.
The unemployment rate among those with a high school education is 3.9 percent.
 
After more than a year dangling the carrot to Raleigh and other communities Amazon finally announced their choices for their HQ2 project. Once again Raleigh didn't win the proposed 50,000 jobs and $5 billion investment. Curiously, we can't find many really upset about it
After more than a year dangling the carrot to Raleigh and other communities Amazon finally announced their choices for their HQ2 project. Once again Raleigh didn't win the proposed 50,000 jobs and $5 billion investment. Curiously, we can't find many really upset about it
 
Undoubtedly, we will continue to hear a lot about the growing urban-rural divide in North Carolina and across the nation. We’ve seen it continually in our electoral presidential vote maps for decades. It’s now reaching more of a breaking point culturally and politically
Undoubtedly, we will continue to hear a lot about the growing urban-rural divide in North Carolina and across the nation. We’ve seen it continually in our electoral presidential vote maps for decades. It’s now reaching more of a breaking point culturally and politically
 
When it comes to giving parents more control over where their children attend elementary and secondary school, North Carolina has become a national leader
When it comes to giving parents more control over where their children attend elementary and secondary school, North Carolina has become a national leader
 
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.
 
Not that it is really in my interest to say this, but many of our political debates are a waste of time
Not that it is really in my interest to say this, but many of our political debates are a waste of time
 
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
 
Colleges and universities need rules defining unacceptable behavior and how students accused of infractions of those rules will be treated
Colleges and universities need rules defining unacceptable behavior and how students accused of infractions of those rules will be treated
 
The term "birthright citizenship" refers to the idea that you can become a citizen of a country simply by being born there.
The term "birthright citizenship" refers to the idea that you can become a citizen of a country simply by being born there.
 
On Tuesday evening, Crooked Media - the Leftist media empire launched by former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor - announced that they had dumped Never Trump Republican Tim Miller.
On Tuesday evening, Crooked Media - the Leftist media empire launched by former Obama staffers Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor - announced that they had dumped Never Trump Republican Tim Miller.
 
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