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Our legislators are due to return to Raleigh on January 10th, another continuation of the 2017 session they just can't seem to conclude
Our legislators are due to return to Raleigh on January 10th, another continuation of the 2017 session they just can't seem to conclude
 
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
We want to be wanted and we need to be needed. Call it the human condition or the need for dignity
 
Robeson Should Welcome Help from NC's Innovative School District
Robeson Should Welcome Help from NC's Innovative School District
 
Around 1 in 4 Recent High School Graduates Enrolled in Remedial Courses
Around 1 in 4 Recent High School Graduates Enrolled in Remedial Courses
 
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a free speech policy that allows for termination of professors and expulsion of students
The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a free speech policy that allows for termination of professors and expulsion of students
 
In a much-ballyhooed spontaneous interview with The New York Times, President Trump stated on Thursday that he had complete authority over the Department of Justice - a constitutional fact. This led the media to lose its collective mind, however.
In a much-ballyhooed spontaneous interview with The New York Times, President Trump stated on Thursday that he had complete authority over the Department of Justice - a constitutional fact. This led the media to lose its collective mind, however.
 
Complacency Puts N.C. Charter School Movement At Risk
 
Time for Constructive Dialogue about District School Facilities
 
On Thursday, while the nation awaited the outcome in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which is to be decided by the Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a $135,000 fine against two Christian bakers who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple
On Thursday, while the nation awaited the outcome in the Masterpiece Cakeshop case, which is to be decided by the Supreme Court, the Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a $135,000 fine against two Christian bakers who would not create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple
 
On Thursday, state education officials released 2016-17 accountability results for all North Carolina district and charter schools.
On Thursday, state education officials released 2016-17 accountability results for all North Carolina district and charter schools.
 
There's a valid argument against federal tax reform - an argument that didn't apply to North Carolina's path-breaking reforms - but congressional Democrats and their ideological allies are spending most of their time repeating misleading talking points about the bill
There's a valid argument against federal tax reform - an argument that didn't apply to North Carolina's path-breaking reforms - but congressional Democrats and their ideological allies are spending most of their time repeating misleading talking points about the bill
 
I suspect that we have all heard the phrase "The deck is Stacked." It usually is uttered by losers in any field of endeavor.
I suspect that we have all heard the phrase "The deck is Stacked." It usually is uttered by losers in any field of endeavor.
 
Ed School Enrollment and the Limits of Public Policy
 
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
Earlier in the week Under the Dome ran a piece by N&O reporter Will Doran where he relays Governor Cooper’s apprehension about having enough money for next year’s state budget
 
Last week, Democrats and many in the mainstream media became highly perturbed by the Trump administration's suggestion that the United States might tie continued foreign aid to support for its agenda abroad. Foreign dictators agreed
Last week, Democrats and many in the mainstream media became highly perturbed by the Trump administration's suggestion that the United States might tie continued foreign aid to support for its agenda abroad. Foreign dictators agreed
 
Federal law enforcement officials found several preserved fetuses in a Detroit warehouse that belonged to a man who sold human body parts, newly revealed photographs show
Federal law enforcement officials found several preserved fetuses in a Detroit warehouse that belonged to a man who sold human body parts, newly revealed photographs show
 
Jean-Marie Simon, a 63-year-old attorney and private school teacher, was on a loooooong trip back home
 
The Liberals who fully morphed into Socialists, and the nominal Republicans, who have transformed into Never-Trumpers, have one large realty in common, a reality that they hate; Donald J. Trump is the duly elected president, and they should embrace that firm reality.
The Liberals who fully morphed into Socialists, and the nominal Republicans, who have transformed into Never-Trumpers, have one large realty in common, a reality that they hate; Donald J. Trump is the duly elected president, and they should embrace that firm reality.
 
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.
 
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.
 
A $55.7 million expansion by the N.C. Global TransPark's anchor tenant would bring that company's total investment to less than half of what then-Gov. Mike Easley promised in 2008
A $55.7 million expansion by the N.C. Global TransPark's anchor tenant would bring that company's total investment to less than half of what then-Gov. Mike Easley promised in 2008
 
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.
 
While much of Europe is bending over backward for incoming refugees, Austria, yeah, not so much
While much of Europe is bending over backward for incoming refugees, Austria, yeah, not so much
 
Does Gov. Roy Cooper believe that North Carolina's tax burden should be $3 billion higher?
Does Gov. Roy Cooper believe that North Carolina's tax burden should be $3 billion higher?
 
Election expert Michael Crowell isn’t pulling punches on Senate Bill 656
 
The FBI arrested a man from Modesto, California that they say was planning a Christmas terror attack in San Francisco, according to court documents.
The FBI arrested a man from Modesto, California that they say was planning a Christmas terror attack in San Francisco, according to court documents.
 
A new Civitas poll of North Carolina likely voters reveals how voters feel about local and national issues, including school choice, the Confederate monument controversy, and partisan politics
A new Civitas poll of North Carolina likely voters reveals how voters feel about local and national issues, including school choice, the Confederate monument controversy, and partisan politics
 
North Carolina is the only state meeting all of the Pew Charitable Trusts best or good practices in taking care of its "rainy day" reserves
North Carolina is the only state meeting all of the Pew Charitable Trusts best or good practices in taking care of its "rainy day" reserves
 
If you are old enough to have played on the playground see-saw, you no doubt know that the biggest kid can keep you up in the air all day if he wants to and there ain't much you can do about it
If you are old enough to have played on the playground see-saw, you no doubt know that the biggest kid can keep you up in the air all day if he wants to and there ain't much you can do about it
 
Former Harvard University president Derek Bok can't stop thinking and writing about higher education
Former Harvard University president Derek Bok can't stop thinking and writing about higher education
 
Wednesday dawned to the horrifying cacophony of howling dogs mourning their dead masters - men, women and children killed in a mass slaughter by the Senate's passage of a rather ordinary tax bill from the Republicans
Wednesday dawned to the horrifying cacophony of howling dogs mourning their dead masters - men, women and children killed in a mass slaughter by the Senate's passage of a rather ordinary tax bill from the Republicans
 
In June, Civitas reported on “North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga,” now, six months later, while the saga continues, it may be better characterized as a debacle
In June, Civitas reported on “North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga,” now, six months later, while the saga continues, it may be better characterized as a debacle
 
"Reform" is an appealing word, suggesting change intended for the better
"Reform" is an appealing word, suggesting change intended for the better
 
North Carolina does generally well according to national education standards, peers say, but it needs to take better advantage of opportunities to improve
North Carolina does generally well according to national education standards, peers say, but it needs to take better advantage of opportunities to improve
 
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