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Over the weekend, the media went insane over the supposed Trump administration policy of separating illegal immigrant parents from their children.
Over the weekend, the media went insane over the supposed Trump administration policy of separating illegal immigrant parents from their children.
 
What is the role of education in America? What is government’s role in providing that education
What is the role of education in America? What is government’s role in providing that education
 
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Thursday to take up Rowan County v. Lund, a North Carolina case that gave the high court the opportunity to uphold its previous rulings pertaining to prayer before public meetings and to clear up conflicting rulings on legislator-led prayer in lower courts
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Thursday to take up Rowan County v. Lund, a North Carolina case that gave the high court the opportunity to uphold its previous rulings pertaining to prayer before public meetings and to clear up conflicting rulings on legislator-led prayer in lower courts
 
A two-sentence order from a federal judge means North Carolina will not reinstate primary elections for 2018 judicial races. The order arrives less than a day after candidates started filing for judicial offices across the state
A two-sentence order from a federal judge means North Carolina will not reinstate primary elections for 2018 judicial races. The order arrives less than a day after candidates started filing for judicial offices across the state
 
Listen to complaints from the political left, and you might believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly spends much of its time carving a dangerous trail through uncharted public policy terrain
Listen to complaints from the political left, and you might believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly spends much of its time carving a dangerous trail through uncharted public policy terrain
 
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
Two lawmakers have introduced bills to grant local government the authority to provide local housing to teachers and other government employees
 
In 1983, Marsalee Nicholas, "Marsy," a student at the University of California-Santa Barbara, was shot to death by her stalker ex-boyfriend. One week after the killing, Marsy's mother, Marsella Leach, and her brother, Henry Nicholas, were accosted by the alleged killer in a grocery store. They had n
In 1983, Marsalee Nicholas, "Marsy," a student at the University of California-Santa Barbara, was shot to death by her stalker ex-boyfriend. One week after the killing, Marsy's mother, Marsella Leach, and her brother, Henry Nicholas, were accosted by the alleged killer in a grocery store. They had n
 
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
It didn't take long into the teleconference to learn that the Chairman of the Board called the emergency meeting because he wanted the board to write a letter to members of the legislature. The board's chair, Andy Penry (Democrat), made a motion for the board's general counsel, Josh Lawson
 
If you read my column, or anyone else's work, because you already expect to agree with the opinions expressed and want to feel reaffirmed, I get it. If you agree and hope you'll gain more "rhetorical ammunition" with which to argue your case, I get that even more
If you read my column, or anyone else's work, because you already expect to agree with the opinions expressed and want to feel reaffirmed, I get it. If you agree and hope you'll gain more "rhetorical ammunition" with which to argue your case, I get that even more
 
In an interview with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Roseanne Barr, who recently lost her hit ABC show after tweeting a racist slur against former Obama official Valerie Jarrett, explained herself
In an interview with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, Roseanne Barr, who recently lost her hit ABC show after tweeting a racist slur against former Obama official Valerie Jarrett, explained herself
 
The winds of change have blown through the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors in recent years. In a state historically dominated by the Democratic Party, the board is now solely composed of members appointed by a Republican legislative majority
The winds of change have blown through the University of North Carolina System's Board of Governors in recent years. In a state historically dominated by the Democratic Party, the board is now solely composed of members appointed by a Republican legislative majority
 
Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed a pair of bills Friday that tweak state election laws and judicial election districts
 
The HOPE Act would allow local police to access without a warrant the medical records of drug suspects
The HOPE Act would allow local police to access without a warrant the medical records of drug suspects
 
Sen. Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for attacks against members of President Donald Trump's administration over the weekend, screaming to a group of supporters that they should not be welcomed anywhere in society
Sen. Maxine Waters (D-CA) called for attacks against members of President Donald Trump's administration over the weekend, screaming to a group of supporters that they should not be welcomed anywhere in society
 
The House completed the snub of Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto with a 73-44 override vote, as a single Democrat, outgoing Wake County Rep. Duane Hall, joined a unified Republican caucus
The House completed the snub of Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget veto with a 73-44 override vote, as a single Democrat, outgoing Wake County Rep. Duane Hall, joined a unified Republican caucus
 
In the long-running dispute between State School Superintendent Mark Johnson, a Republican elected in 2016, and the State Board of Education, which currently has a majority of Republican appointees, the North Carolina Supreme Court has sided 6-0 with Johnson
In the long-running dispute between State School Superintendent Mark Johnson, a Republican elected in 2016, and the State Board of Education, which currently has a majority of Republican appointees, the North Carolina Supreme Court has sided 6-0 with Johnson
 
This week, TIME magazine featured a picture of a crying illegal immigrant child on its cover
This week, TIME magazine featured a picture of a crying illegal immigrant child on its cover
 
SurveyUSA, along with the Civitas Institute, a nonprofit conservative public policy organization, released findings from a flash poll showing a majority of voters support several constitutional amendments proposed this year
SurveyUSA, along with the Civitas Institute, a nonprofit conservative public policy organization, released findings from a flash poll showing a majority of voters support several constitutional amendments proposed this year
 
The number of part-time and nontenure faculty continues to rise on campus as university officials try to cut costs. So does their dissatisfaction over wages and benefits, which is stirring disruptive pushback
The number of part-time and nontenure faculty continues to rise on campus as university officials try to cut costs. So does their dissatisfaction over wages and benefits, which is stirring disruptive pushback
 
Based on appeals from several property owners the 2018 tax valuation may have over-valued many properties in the county.
Based on appeals from several property owners the 2018 tax valuation may have over-valued many properties in the county.
 
Last week, both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly unanimously approved House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
Last week, both chambers of the N.C. General Assembly unanimously approved House Bill 379: An Act to Assist the Criminal Law Recodification Working Group
 
On Wednesday, CNN host Brooke Baldwin had on border patrol agent and National Border Patrol Council spokesman Chris Cabrera, with Baldwin seemingly looking to smear and shame the men and women who police our border.
On Wednesday, CNN host Brooke Baldwin had on border patrol agent and National Border Patrol Council spokesman Chris Cabrera, with Baldwin seemingly looking to smear and shame the men and women who police our border.
 
A bill to begin overhauling North Carolina's criminal code is one step closer to passage
 
District Court Judge Pell Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's brother, manages three businesses - an apparent violation of state judicial rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest by judges. In 2009, state officials forced another district court judge who refused to leave two corporate boards to resign
District Court Judge Pell Cooper, Gov. Roy Cooper's brother, manages three businesses - an apparent violation of state judicial rules designed to prevent conflicts of interest by judges. In 2009, state officials forced another district court judge who refused to leave two corporate boards to resign
 
"Whoever thought I was going to live so long," my 96 year old mother asked? She isn't alone
"Whoever thought I was going to live so long," my 96 year old mother asked? She isn't alone
 
Some lawmakers hope to allow family farmers, small farm-related businesses, and others to band together for more affordable health coverage. The move could help hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians
Some lawmakers hope to allow family farmers, small farm-related businesses, and others to band together for more affordable health coverage. The move could help hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians
 
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) rejected a GOP legislative proposal on Tuesday that would fix the border separation issue that has consumed the national news cycle over the last week.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) rejected a GOP legislative proposal on Tuesday that would fix the border separation issue that has consumed the national news cycle over the last week.
 
It seems reasonable to expect that public school students who achieve the highest-level scores on standardized math tests ought to get the first shot at placement in advanced math classes the following year
It seems reasonable to expect that public school students who achieve the highest-level scores on standardized math tests ought to get the first shot at placement in advanced math classes the following year
 
Sometime in the coming weeks the US Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion in the case Janus v. AFSCME, a case educators and teachers' unions have been closely watching for some time
Sometime in the coming weeks the US Supreme Court is expected to issue an opinion in the case Janus v. AFSCME, a case educators and teachers' unions have been closely watching for some time
 
On Friday, President Trump walked down to the White House lawn for an impromptu interview with Fox & Friends. There, he lambasted the FBI in the wake of a damning Department of Justice Inspector General report.
On Friday, President Trump walked down to the White House lawn for an impromptu interview with Fox & Friends. There, he lambasted the FBI in the wake of a damning Department of Justice Inspector General report.
 
While the term “fake news” may be of recent vintage, the phenomenon isn’t. For decades, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere have trafficked in poorly understood, misleading, or demonstrably false information
While the term “fake news” may be of recent vintage, the phenomenon isn’t. For decades, policymakers in North Carolina and elsewhere have trafficked in poorly understood, misleading, or demonstrably false information
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his power struggle against the State Board of Education
The N.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his power struggle against the State Board of Education
 
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders fired back at former First Lady Laura Bush on Monday over her recent criticisms of the current administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders fired back at former First Lady Laura Bush on Monday over her recent criticisms of the current administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
 
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