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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 Tuesday evening, Democrats proved that they're no longer "progressives" or even the loyal opposition
On Tuesday evening, Democrats proved that they're no longer "progressives" or even the loyal opposition
 
On its face, the agreement between the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Commonwealth of Virginia looks similar to the deal the pipeline operators signed with Gov. Roy Cooper
On its face, the agreement between the Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Commonwealth of Virginia looks similar to the deal the pipeline operators signed with Gov. Roy Cooper
 
As a decades-long proponent of redistricting reform, I welcome the recent and no-doubt heartfelt support for my cause from North Carolina Democrats
As a decades-long proponent of redistricting reform, I welcome the recent and no-doubt heartfelt support for my cause from North Carolina Democrats
 
Just one week after the Trump administration announced a massive 30% tariff on imported solar panels, one of China's largest solar panel manufacturers announced plans to open a manufacturing plant in the United States
Just one week after the Trump administration announced a massive 30% tariff on imported solar panels, one of China's largest solar panel manufacturers announced plans to open a manufacturing plant in the United States
 
UNC Greensboro will take over a low-performing Rockingham County elementary school this year, a chance for student teachers and administrators to lend a hand to struggling children and families
UNC Greensboro will take over a low-performing Rockingham County elementary school this year, a chance for student teachers and administrators to lend a hand to struggling children and families
 
Last week, I theorized that President Trump's big immigration proposal had been generous by design - that Trump had offered citizenship to 1.8 million illegal immigrants and another 4 million through chain migration
Last week, I theorized that President Trump's big immigration proposal had been generous by design - that Trump had offered citizenship to 1.8 million illegal immigrants and another 4 million through chain migration
 
Listen to a common argument from the political left, and you're likely to believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly has spent much of this decade clearly and purposely drawing unconstitutional election maps
Listen to a common argument from the political left, and you're likely to believe that North Carolina's Republican-led General Assembly has spent much of this decade clearly and purposely drawing unconstitutional election maps
 
Is a financial agreement between the governor of North Carolina and a private party legal just because the governor says so?
Is a financial agreement between the governor of North Carolina and a private party legal just because the governor says so?
 
The PROSPER Act cuts financial assistance for undergraduates, a move that will hurt many, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators said Jan. 24
The PROSPER Act cuts financial assistance for undergraduates, a move that will hurt many, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators said Jan. 24
 
The Sanctuary state of California gives Illegal Immigrants drivers' licenses, no questions asked; now the state of California is directing their DMV to register everyone with drivers' license to register to vote, we also assume with no questions asked.
The Sanctuary state of California gives Illegal Immigrants drivers' licenses, no questions asked; now the state of California is directing their DMV to register everyone with drivers' license to register to vote, we also assume with no questions asked.
 
Roy Cooper is an experienced and capable politician. So far, his approval ratings are fine
Roy Cooper is an experienced and capable politician. So far, his approval ratings are fine
 
In a 4-3 ruling along party lines, the N.C. Supreme Court on Friday ruled for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in the lawsuit between the governor and General Assembly leadership over the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement
In a 4-3 ruling along party lines, the N.C. Supreme Court on Friday ruled for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper in the lawsuit between the governor and General Assembly leadership over the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement
 
On Thursday evening, The New York Times broke a bombshell story: back in June 2017, as it became clear that special counsel Robert Mueller was looking for a pattern of possible obstruction of justice in President Trump’s behavior, Trump ordered Mueller fired
On Thursday evening, The New York Times broke a bombshell story: back in June 2017, as it became clear that special counsel Robert Mueller was looking for a pattern of possible obstruction of justice in President Trump’s behavior, Trump ordered Mueller fired
 
Law enforcement officials in Florida arrested Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper on Thursday after an FBI sting caught her allegedly involved in money laundering and corruption-related activities
Law enforcement officials in Florida arrested Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper on Thursday after an FBI sting caught her allegedly involved in money laundering and corruption-related activities
 
The Democrats define themselves further by the position they took in forcing a government shut-down.
 
University of North Carolina leaders aren't sure whether a partnership between UNC Health Care and Carolinas HealthCare System would help - or hurt - North Carolinians, UNC President Margaret Spellings said Friday
University of North Carolina leaders aren't sure whether a partnership between UNC Health Care and Carolinas HealthCare System would help - or hurt - North Carolinians, UNC President Margaret Spellings said Friday
 
Todd Strames tweeted that if Nancy Pelosi wants to fill the balcony with illegal immigrants, Trump should fill his side with ICE agaents!
Todd Strames tweeted that if Nancy Pelosi wants to fill the balcony with illegal immigrants, Trump should fill his side with ICE agaents!
 
"They're watching it; they can't accept it. It's not what was supposed to happen!"
 
Members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors on Jan. 26 tangled with their chairman, Lou Bissette, over a recent op-ed calling the body "too political."
Members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors on Jan. 26 tangled with their chairman, Lou Bissette, over a recent op-ed calling the body "too political."
 
If every conservative would pay for a brick, then President Trump wouldn't need to negotiate with Democrats on the issue of amnesty for illegals.
If every conservative would pay for a brick, then President Trump wouldn't need to negotiate with Democrats on the issue of amnesty for illegals.
 
N.C. Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks met a chilly reception Jan. 25 while briefing legislators on the results of a top-to-bottom prisons review
N.C. Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks met a chilly reception Jan. 25 while briefing legislators on the results of a top-to-bottom prisons review
 
On Thursday, far-left billionaire George Soros, who is the financial backbone of the Democratic Party, attacked President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos
On Thursday, far-left billionaire George Soros, who is the financial backbone of the Democratic Party, attacked President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos
 
Recently the respected web site Education Next highlighted a new study by Sarah Cordes of Temple University which looked at charter schools and their spillover effects on neighboring non-charter students.
Recently the respected web site Education Next highlighted a new study by Sarah Cordes of Temple University which looked at charter schools and their spillover effects on neighboring non-charter students.
 
North Carolina state government's reserves are in the best condition they've seen this century
North Carolina state government's reserves are in the best condition they've seen this century
 
He may be a flawed individual, but he is the RIGHT kind of individual for government. He is an unashamed, unapologetic, and undetered interposer against federal tyranny.
He may be a flawed individual, but he is the RIGHT kind of individual for government. He is an unashamed, unapologetic, and undetered interposer against federal tyranny.
 
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority certainly had good intentions when it voted to change the airport’s name late last year. It had some good reasons, as well
The Piedmont Triad Airport Authority certainly had good intentions when it voted to change the airport’s name late last year. It had some good reasons, as well
 
On Thursday, the White House released a run-down on its new proposal regarding the handling of illegal immigrants originally protected under President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
On Thursday, the White House released a run-down on its new proposal regarding the handling of illegal immigrants originally protected under President Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
 
North Carolina would have to spend $45 million annually to meet the State Board of Education's recommended ratio of one school nurse for every 750 students
North Carolina would have to spend $45 million annually to meet the State Board of Education's recommended ratio of one school nurse for every 750 students
 
Each unconstitutional act usurps the powers delegated or reserved to the People and the States. Nature's Law supersedes man's law. Every failure to resist the tyranny posed by an unconstitutional act tightens the noose around freedom's neck.
Each unconstitutional act usurps the powers delegated or reserved to the People and the States. Nature's Law supersedes man's law. Every failure to resist the tyranny posed by an unconstitutional act tightens the noose around freedom's neck.
 
In the last few years, higher education has suffered an embarrassing series of well-publicized incidents of overt censorship by members of the academic community
In the last few years, higher education has suffered an embarrassing series of well-publicized incidents of overt censorship by members of the academic community
 
Senate Democrats now say that they will not seek any compromise involving the DACA or DREAM Acts in return for a long-term spending bill, codifying an agreement made Monday to end a government shutdown - and officially abandoning progressive activists
Senate Democrats now say that they will not seek any compromise involving the DACA or DREAM Acts in return for a long-term spending bill, codifying an agreement made Monday to end a government shutdown - and officially abandoning progressive activists
 
The next American Revolution will center around efforts to take power away from the federal government. The government shut-down is merely our incompetent and corrupt political system at work.
The next American Revolution will center around efforts to take power away from the federal government. The government shut-down is merely our incompetent and corrupt political system at work.
 
On Wednesday, the wave of news around the Mueller investigation seemed to crest with a bevy of headlines about how the special counsel was now targeting President Trump himself for an interview
On Wednesday, the wave of news around the Mueller investigation seemed to crest with a bevy of headlines about how the special counsel was now targeting President Trump himself for an interview
 
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