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The federal courts have become political, rather apolitical, which is what they were intended to be.
The federal courts have become political, rather apolitical, which is what they were intended to be.
 
The partnership between America and its colleges and universities is broken
 
If North Carolina Republicans are to maintain solid control of both chambers of the General Assembly, they can't just turn out the GOP base this fall. They also need undecided voters to break their way.
If North Carolina Republicans are to maintain solid control of both chambers of the General Assembly, they can't just turn out the GOP base this fall. They also need undecided voters to break their way.
 
Far-left activists harassed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his wife Heidi out of a restaurant in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, according to a video posted by an Antifa Twitter account.
Far-left activists harassed Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and his wife Heidi out of a restaurant in Washington, D.C. on Monday night, according to a video posted by an Antifa Twitter account.
 
Wow, how did it come to this:??? How did it come to be that when one side is happy, the other is absolutely miserable and on the verge of a breakdown.
Wow, how did it come to this:??? How did it come to be that when one side is happy, the other is absolutely miserable and on the verge of a breakdown.
 
It's doubtful that many of you readers would recommend raising income tax rates by 90 percent to help communities coping with the impact of Hurricane Florence
It's doubtful that many of you readers would recommend raising income tax rates by 90 percent to help communities coping with the impact of Hurricane Florence
 
The New Yorker published new accusations on Sunday from a second woman who alleges that Judge Brett Kavanaugh acted sexually inappropriate towards her at a party during their college years.
The New Yorker published new accusations on Sunday from a second woman who alleges that Judge Brett Kavanaugh acted sexually inappropriate towards her at a party during their college years.
 
Tariffs will make reconstruction more expensive and possibly slow efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Florence, builders and economists say.
Tariffs will make reconstruction more expensive and possibly slow efforts to rebuild after Hurricane Florence, builders and economists say.
 
Lately, a lot of emotion has been spent over Confederate monuments in the Tar Heel state.
 
Will Democrats deliver a punishing blow to Republicans in this year midterm elections in North Carolina or will the much-vaunted "blue wave" prove to be more of a ripple
Will Democrats deliver a punishing blow to Republicans in this year midterm elections in North Carolina or will the much-vaunted "blue wave" prove to be more of a ripple
 
Gov. Roy Cooper rejects an appeal from legislative leaders to convene a special session this week for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
Gov. Roy Cooper rejects an appeal from legislative leaders to convene a special session this week for Hurricane Florence relief efforts
 
In a new report published on Sunday, a 53-year-old registered Democrat made new allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from his college days - allegations which come just as doubts continue to grow over allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford.
In a new report published on Sunday, a 53-year-old registered Democrat made new allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh from his college days - allegations which come just as doubts continue to grow over allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford.
 
A Vermont man’s attempts to work as a funeral director in North Carolina were thwarted when the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld a decision rejecting his request for a reciprocal license
A Vermont man’s attempts to work as a funeral director in North Carolina were thwarted when the N.C. Court of Appeals upheld a decision rejecting his request for a reciprocal license
 
New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made a fool out of herself on Thursday after she attacked Republicans for doing the same thing she has done regarding the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made a fool out of herself on Thursday after she attacked Republicans for doing the same thing she has done regarding the allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
 
When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves - and I'm not just referring to the crucial and praiseworthy work of our public employees who work in emergency management, public safety, and public works
When natural disasters or other emergencies hit our state, North Carolinians respond in droves - and I'm not just referring to the crucial and praiseworthy work of our public employees who work in emergency management, public safety, and public works
 
An article written by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in 1992 while he attended Stanford University has reemerged as he calls for delaying the confirmation vote of Judge Brett Kavanaugh after a woman made a sexual misconduct allegation against him from over 35 years ago.
An article written by Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) in 1992 while he attended Stanford University has reemerged as he calls for delaying the confirmation vote of Judge Brett Kavanaugh after a woman made a sexual misconduct allegation against him from over 35 years ago.
 
A new study from the U.S. Navy says expanding the Amazon Wind Farm site near Elizabeth City, as the operator planned to do, may cause interference with the Navy's radar-tracking facility in southern Virginia
A new study from the U.S. Navy says expanding the Amazon Wind Farm site near Elizabeth City, as the operator planned to do, may cause interference with the Navy's radar-tracking facility in southern Virginia
 
Wealthy North Carolinians pay a higher share of their incomes in taxes than do middle-income North Carolinians, who in turn have a higher effective tax rate than the poor
Wealthy North Carolinians pay a higher share of their incomes in taxes than do middle-income North Carolinians, who in turn have a higher effective tax rate than the poor
 
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stunned sports talk host Dan Patrick when discussing his large family in an interview Monday.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stunned sports talk host Dan Patrick when discussing his large family in an interview Monday.
 
According to data recently released by the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education, an estimated 135,749 students enrolled in homeschools last year, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous school year
According to data recently released by the N.C. Division of Non-Public Education, an estimated 135,749 students enrolled in homeschools last year, a 6.2 percent increase over the previous school year
 
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
Once upon a time there was a former banker who decided he would run for a public office.
 
On Monday, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina announced it is requesting a decrease in rates for plans on the North Carolina Obamacare Exchange
On Monday, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina announced it is requesting a decrease in rates for plans on the North Carolina Obamacare Exchange
 
It happened once again with Hurricane Florence. Whenever North Carolina is in crisis - such as with storms or other catastrophes - we collectively rise to the occasion
It happened once again with Hurricane Florence. Whenever North Carolina is in crisis - such as with storms or other catastrophes - we collectively rise to the occasion
 
The General Assembly could convene a special session to allocate Hurricane Florence recovery money from the state's rainy day fund, although some money is available for use without the legislature's approval
The General Assembly could convene a special session to allocate Hurricane Florence recovery money from the state's rainy day fund, although some money is available for use without the legislature's approval
 
First, the Democrats claimed that Republicans didn't want to hear from the accuser of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
First, the Democrats claimed that Republicans didn't want to hear from the accuser of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
 
North Carolina universities have drastically improved First Amendment protections since 2010, a new report says
North Carolina universities have drastically improved First Amendment protections since 2010, a new report says
 
Well, it looks to be over now in the alleged Brett Kavanaugh teenage fondling; by the accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, as reported, will not testify on Monday when given the opportunity to publicly right this perceived wrong from 36 years ago.
Well, it looks to be over now in the alleged Brett Kavanaugh teenage fondling; by the accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, as reported, will not testify on Monday when given the opportunity to publicly right this perceived wrong from 36 years ago.
 
Kentuckians were forced to consider potential problems with intercollegiate athletics when both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky were implicated in the recent FBI probe into possibly corrupt and fraudulent recruiting practices in college basketball
Kentuckians were forced to consider potential problems with intercollegiate athletics when both the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky were implicated in the recent FBI probe into possibly corrupt and fraudulent recruiting practices in college basketball
 
This week, Judge Brett Kavanaugh was hit with accusations of sexual abuse from Christine Blasey Ford, a professor at Palo Alto University.
This week, Judge Brett Kavanaugh was hit with accusations of sexual abuse from Christine Blasey Ford, a professor at Palo Alto University.
 
Liberals /Socialists are now excruciatingly concerned with allegations that Judge Brett Kavanaugh may have fondled a young female when he was in High School; even accusing the Supreme Court Justice nominee of rape on some of the Democrat Media's Fake News outlets,
Liberals /Socialists are now excruciatingly concerned with allegations that Judge Brett Kavanaugh may have fondled a young female when he was in High School; even accusing the Supreme Court Justice nominee of rape on some of the Democrat Media's Fake News outlets,
 
This November, North Carolinians will be asked to vote on six amendments to the State Constitution. One of these amendments, if passed, will require voters to show a photo I.D. before voting
This November, North Carolinians will be asked to vote on six amendments to the State Constitution. One of these amendments, if passed, will require voters to show a photo I.D. before voting
 
Let's be honest. The toppling of the Confederate monuments, the demonization of the Confederate battle flag, the vilification of the names and memories of our treasured white Founding Fathers (and especially anyone of them who happened to own a slave), and the erasing of our history.
Let's be honest. The toppling of the Confederate monuments, the demonization of the Confederate battle flag, the vilification of the names and memories of our treasured white Founding Fathers (and especially anyone of them who happened to own a slave), and the erasing of our history.
 
There is a simple equation that every first-semester student in macroeconomics learns. It is the equation for measuring gross domestic product or GDP. GDP is used to measure the size of state and national economies
There is a simple equation that every first-semester student in macroeconomics learns. It is the equation for measuring gross domestic product or GDP. GDP is used to measure the size of state and national economies
 
They're talking about it all over the world. And we want to keep it going that way, because some of the hard work is now.
They're talking about it all over the world. And we want to keep it going that way, because some of the hard work is now.
 
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