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Spend much time listening to the political rhetoric flowing from the state capital, and you're likely to hear complaints about legislative "power grabs" and efforts to "rip authority away" from the governor and the state's judges
Spend much time listening to the political rhetoric flowing from the state capital, and you're likely to hear complaints about legislative "power grabs" and efforts to "rip authority away" from the governor and the state's judges
 
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
Twentieth-century American sociologist Robert Merton popularized a term that is now a part of our everyday vocabulary
 
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
 
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to make any more changes to election maps for North Carolina's 2018 legislative elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to make any more changes to election maps for North Carolina's 2018 legislative elections
 
On Thursday, embattled FBI agent Peter Strzok - the man who led both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Russian election interference investigation while sending anti-Trump texts to his paramour, Lisa Page - testified before the House Oversight Committee.
On Thursday, embattled FBI agent Peter Strzok - the man who led both the Hillary Clinton email investigation and the Russian election interference investigation while sending anti-Trump texts to his paramour, Lisa Page - testified before the House Oversight Committee.
 
The year 1776 was the high watermark of the Enlightenment. Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
The year 1776 was the high watermark of the Enlightenment. Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations, and Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence
 
In a joint session of the House and the Senate, Republican legislators rejected two of the three nominees for the State Board of Education to the confusion of Democrats
In a joint session of the House and the Senate, Republican legislators rejected two of the three nominees for the State Board of Education to the confusion of Democrats
 
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy
Starting in 2011, North Carolina lawmakers have implemented transformational changes resulting in a strong and growing economy
 
Despite vigorous arguments from opponents, the N.C. Farm Act of 2018 became law over Gov. Roy Cooper's objections
Despite vigorous arguments from opponents, the N.C. Farm Act of 2018 became law over Gov. Roy Cooper's objections
 
Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire at the end of this 2018 session of the United States Supreme Court, and President Donald J.Trump has appointed Judge Brett Kavanaugh, of the United States Court of Appeals; District of Columbia Circuit, to take his place.
Justice Anthony Kennedy will retire at the end of this 2018 session of the United States Supreme Court, and President Donald J.Trump has appointed Judge Brett Kavanaugh, of the United States Court of Appeals; District of Columbia Circuit, to take his place.
 
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
Public employee unions can't compel workers to pay union fees, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Wednesday, June 27, in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
 
Last month, the Senate voted to confirm Kenneth L. Marcus as assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education
Last month, the Senate voted to confirm Kenneth L. Marcus as assistant secretary for civil rights in the Department of Education
 
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.
 
An assistant chief counsel to the Watergate Committee, a former Charlotte mayor, a nationally known criminal defense attorney, and the first woman to lead Wake Forest University School of Law are among the 23 lawyers inducted into the inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame during a luncheon
An assistant chief counsel to the Watergate Committee, a former Charlotte mayor, a nationally known criminal defense attorney, and the first woman to lead Wake Forest University School of Law are among the 23 lawyers inducted into the inaugural North Carolina Lawyers Hall of Fame during a luncheon
 
The Senate voted swiftly to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper’s most recent vetoes Tuesday, June 26, sending them to the House, which is expected to take its own override votes Wednesday
The Senate voted swiftly to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper’s most recent vetoes Tuesday, June 26, sending them to the House, which is expected to take its own override votes Wednesday
 
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and State Superintendent Mark Johnson shared thoughts on education reform during a Tuesday, June 26, kickoff event for a new education nonprofit organization, Grow Great NC
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and State Superintendent Mark Johnson shared thoughts on education reform during a Tuesday, June 26, kickoff event for a new education nonprofit organization, Grow Great NC
 
Voters must look beyond candidates' statements and official policy positions to find those who emulate Walter Mondale. This is especially true when considering Mondale's views about raising taxes
Voters must look beyond candidates' statements and official policy positions to find those who emulate Walter Mondale. This is especially true when considering Mondale's views about raising taxes
 
Tennessee legislators received a shock in 2012 when a study from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce predicted that by 2020, 55 percent of Tennessee jobs would require some kind of postsecondary education or job training
Tennessee legislators received a shock in 2012 when a study from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce predicted that by 2020, 55 percent of Tennessee jobs would require some kind of postsecondary education or job training
 
If you're having trouble keeping up with the number of constitutional amendments North Carolinians may be asked to vote on this November, you're not alone
If you're having trouble keeping up with the number of constitutional amendments North Carolinians may be asked to vote on this November, you're not alone
 
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
The N.C. House passed another constitutional amendment late Tuesday morning, changing how appointments are made to the state boards and commissions
 
As we approach the 4th of July, I plan on celebrating just a few short words included in the First Amendment.
As we approach the 4th of July, I plan on celebrating just a few short words included in the First Amendment.
 
The N.C. Senate Monday night sent two proposed constitutional amendments to the House
 
Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) responded to President Trump's blistering, off-the-cuff comments at a "Promises Kept" rally in Montana Thursday by turning his DNA test theme to an election year hot topic: the separation of illegal immigrant families
Presidential hopeful Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) responded to President Trump's blistering, off-the-cuff comments at a "Promises Kept" rally in Montana Thursday by turning his DNA test theme to an election year hot topic: the separation of illegal immigrant families
 
Here is a video explanation of Canadian policy on border crossing from the Canadian official Site
Here is a video explanation of Canadian policy on border crossing from the Canadian official Site
 
The General Assembly Monday night sent its first constitutional amendment to the state's voters, and is close to passing several more
The General Assembly Monday night sent its first constitutional amendment to the state's voters, and is close to passing several more
 
Mainstream media journalists and Democrats all of a sudden decide that they care about what migrants experience at the border after years of not giving a shit. The same policies have been in place. The same pictures were available of children in "cages." Why the outrage now?
Mainstream media journalists and Democrats all of a sudden decide that they care about what migrants experience at the border after years of not giving a shit. The same policies have been in place. The same pictures were available of children in "cages." Why the outrage now?
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill into law that begins cleaning up North Carolina's criminal code
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a bill into law that begins cleaning up North Carolina's criminal code
 
The history of the AK47 should be taught in school
 
In Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, social justice activists are telling their followers to boycott the Fourth of July this year, not to buy hot dogs or fireworks, and even to crash other people's cookouts
In Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, social justice activists are telling their followers to boycott the Fourth of July this year, not to buy hot dogs or fireworks, and even to crash other people's cookouts
 
Whoopi Goldberg, on The View, flew into a tirade over the news that Justice Kennedy was retiring and that President Trump would be able to appoint a new Supreme Court justice.
Whoopi Goldberg, on The View, flew into a tirade over the news that Justice Kennedy was retiring and that President Trump would be able to appoint a new Supreme Court justice.
 
N.C. State University professors Anna Egalite and Stephen Porter find new recipients of Opportunity Scholarships scored significantly higher than their public school counterparts in math, reading, and language arts.
N.C. State University professors Anna Egalite and Stephen Porter find new recipients of Opportunity Scholarships scored significantly higher than their public school counterparts in math, reading, and language arts.
 
Conservatives have been hyped-up for the return of hit show "Last Man Standing," starring actor Tim Allen. But two original cast members will not be back for Season 7
Conservatives have been hyped-up for the return of hit show "Last Man Standing," starring actor Tim Allen. But two original cast members will not be back for Season 7
 
I became interested in academic accountability within the university because I had no choice: the lack of accountability I experienced at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington obligated me to act
I became interested in academic accountability within the university because I had no choice: the lack of accountability I experienced at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington obligated me to act
 
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