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One month ago, on July 24, columnist and long-time (now "one-time") conservative, George Will, was a guest on the MSNBC show, "Last Word," and was asked to comment on the leaked, secretly-taped conversation between then- candidate Donald Trump and his then-attorney Michael Cohen.
One month ago, on July 24, columnist and long-time (now "one-time") conservative, George Will, was a guest on the MSNBC show, "Last Word," and was asked to comment on the leaked, secretly-taped conversation between then- candidate Donald Trump and his then-attorney Michael Cohen.
 
Labor Day was the saddest day of the year when I was young. It signaled the official end of summer and the start of the routine of getting up early, going to school, doing homework and going to bed early
Labor Day was the saddest day of the year when I was young. It signaled the official end of summer and the start of the routine of getting up early, going to school, doing homework and going to bed early
 
President Trump is the world's worst client. He speaks when he should shut up; he doesn't listen to his lawyers; he takes action that exacerbates legal difficulties.
President Trump is the world's worst client. He speaks when he should shut up; he doesn't listen to his lawyers; he takes action that exacerbates legal difficulties.
 
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified 150 years ago—on July 9, 1868
The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified 150 years ago—on July 9, 1868
 
A three-judge federal panel has again ruled against North Carolina's congressional election map
 
I'd like to take a trip down memory lane, back to the time when Ronald Reagan was president, when most Americans admired our leader, trusted him, and felt comforted and safe knowing he was in charge.
I'd like to take a trip down memory lane, back to the time when Ronald Reagan was president, when most Americans admired our leader, trusted him, and felt comforted and safe knowing he was in charge.
 
Dr. Gajendra Singh wants to help patients get an MRI scan for a fraction of the price hospitals and big health care networks charge. But state regulators and powerful lobbying allies restrain him.
Dr. Gajendra Singh wants to help patients get an MRI scan for a fraction of the price hospitals and big health care networks charge. But state regulators and powerful lobbying allies restrain him.
 
This week, President Trump felt the full brunt of legal investigations into his campaign, as his personal fixer Michael Cohen turned on him and testified that Trump had told him to violate campaign finance law
This week, President Trump felt the full brunt of legal investigations into his campaign, as his personal fixer Michael Cohen turned on him and testified that Trump had told him to violate campaign finance law
 
Education is a labor-intensive industry, and our public schools provide outstanding employment opportunities for a wide range of workers
Education is a labor-intensive industry, and our public schools provide outstanding employment opportunities for a wide range of workers
 
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) in order to foster free, open inquiry in the state's colleges and universities
In 2017, the North Carolina legislature passed House Bill 527 (now State Law 2017-196) in order to foster free, open inquiry in the state's colleges and universities
 
Speaking with Fox News Host Shannon Bream Thursday night, Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro ripped leftists who have targeted Vice President Mike Pence for his Christian faith
Speaking with Fox News Host Shannon Bream Thursday night, Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro ripped leftists who have targeted Vice President Mike Pence for his Christian faith
 
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.
 
On Wednesday, at a bill-signing ceremony, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo commented that "America was never that great," mocking President Trump's 2016 campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."
On Wednesday, at a bill-signing ceremony, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo commented that "America was never that great," mocking President Trump's 2016 campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again."
 
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.
 
CNN's Alisyn Camerota lost her mind on Monday after former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu criticized CNN's notoriously inaccurate reporting and political bias.
CNN's Alisyn Camerota lost her mind on Monday after former New Hampshire Governor John Sununu criticized CNN's notoriously inaccurate reporting and political bias.
 
As elementary and secondary schools open their doors across North Carolina for the 2018-19 academic year, the cumulative effects of some 20 years of school-choice initiatives are impossible to miss
As elementary and secondary schools open their doors across North Carolina for the 2018-19 academic year, the cumulative effects of some 20 years of school-choice initiatives are impossible to miss
 
The potential impact of unaffiliated voters on the upcoming election was the focus of the Thursday, Aug. 23 discussion of latest statewide poll by Civitas
The potential impact of unaffiliated voters on the upcoming election was the focus of the Thursday, Aug. 23 discussion of latest statewide poll by Civitas
 
Environmental concerns are real and warranted, particularly when it comes to public health
Environmental concerns are real and warranted, particularly when it comes to public health
 
If the non patriot, mostly extreme ignorant core Democrats in congress wish to Impeach this President, get on with it. Use the Special Council's sleazy, pathetic report to do so (and that is all it will be as this sorry mess matriculates), but be done with it.
If the non patriot, mostly extreme ignorant core Democrats in congress wish to Impeach this President, get on with it. Use the Special Council's sleazy, pathetic report to do so (and that is all it will be as this sorry mess matriculates), but be done with it.
 
With an election deadline looming, Republican legislative leaders are calling a special legislative session Friday, Aug. 24, to rewrite two constitutional amendments a three-judge Superior Court panel removed from the Nov. 6 general election ballot
With an election deadline looming, Republican legislative leaders are calling a special legislative session Friday, Aug. 24, to rewrite two constitutional amendments a three-judge Superior Court panel removed from the Nov. 6 general election ballot
 
Is there a return to civility in our future? Our political culture seems to be getting increasingly more toxic
Is there a return to civility in our future? Our political culture seems to be getting increasingly more toxic
 
A damning report by RealClearInvestigations' Paul Sperry presents compelling evidence indicating that former FBI Director James Comey prematurely closed the investigation into Hillary Clinton based on political motivations.
A damning report by RealClearInvestigations' Paul Sperry presents compelling evidence indicating that former FBI Director James Comey prematurely closed the investigation into Hillary Clinton based on political motivations.
 
The six living retired N.C. Supreme Court chief justices have signed onto a letter opposing two constitutional amendments that sit now in legal limbo
The six living retired N.C. Supreme Court chief justices have signed onto a letter opposing two constitutional amendments that sit now in legal limbo
 
North Carolina is about to undertake the greatest revolution in healthcare since the 1965 advent of Medicaid and Medicare
North Carolina is about to undertake the greatest revolution in healthcare since the 1965 advent of Medicaid and Medicare
 
Human rights declarations are usually flowery expansive documents that assert our common humanity and enumerate rights that have been trampled on or forgotten altogether
Human rights declarations are usually flowery expansive documents that assert our common humanity and enumerate rights that have been trampled on or forgotten altogether
 
President Trump is the world's worst client. He speaks when he should shut up; he doesn't listen to his lawyers; he takes action that exacerbates legal difficulties.
President Trump is the world's worst client. He speaks when he should shut up; he doesn't listen to his lawyers; he takes action that exacerbates legal difficulties.
 
Three Constitution Party candidates will return to N.C. election ballots, now that a federal judge has granted them a preliminary injunction against the state’s “sore loser” law
Three Constitution Party candidates will return to N.C. election ballots, now that a federal judge has granted them a preliminary injunction against the state’s “sore loser” law
 
I studied history at a college with a Confederate soldier monument during the biggest progressive social upheaval since the 1960's
I studied history at a college with a Confederate soldier monument during the biggest progressive social upheaval since the 1960's
 
On Monday, Rose McGowan, a leading face of the #MeToo movement and alleged sexual assault victim of Harvey Weinstein, tweeted out her support for fellow #MeToo icon Asia Argento.
On Monday, Rose McGowan, a leading face of the #MeToo movement and alleged sexual assault victim of Harvey Weinstein, tweeted out her support for fellow #MeToo icon Asia Argento.
 
An Imperial Wizard of a Maryland Ku Klux Klan chapter was sentenced to four years in prison by a Virginia judge on Tuesday for firing a gun in a school zone during the 2017 "Unite The Right" rally in Charlottesville
An Imperial Wizard of a Maryland Ku Klux Klan chapter was sentenced to four years in prison by a Virginia judge on Tuesday for firing a gun in a school zone during the 2017 "Unite The Right" rally in Charlottesville
 
It's wrong to suggest a proposed state constitutional amendment would block North Carolina from adopting a system of graduated tax rates
It's wrong to suggest a proposed state constitutional amendment would block North Carolina from adopting a system of graduated tax rates
 
A new law in Carolina Beach cracking down on food trucks will be served in court.
 
One of the least charming elements of the new push for democratic socialism by members of the media and the American Left is the utter willingness to ignore context
One of the least charming elements of the new push for democratic socialism by members of the media and the American Left is the utter willingness to ignore context
 
According to a recent Gallup poll, 57 percent of Democratic voters view socialism positively, more than the 47 percent who view capitalism positively. If that sounds utterly bonkers to you, join the club
According to a recent Gallup poll, 57 percent of Democratic voters view socialism positively, more than the 47 percent who view capitalism positively. If that sounds utterly bonkers to you, join the club
 
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