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The major American political parties are in crisis. The proportion of American voters who register as independents has reached 40 percent, rising about 10 percentage points since 2000
The major American political parties are in crisis. The proportion of American voters who register as independents has reached 40 percent, rising about 10 percentage points since 2000
 
Victoria Toensing, the informant's attorney, told WMAL DC's "Mornings On The Mall" host Vince Coglianese on Thursday that under the Obama administration, lawyers from Loretta Lynch's Department of Justice (DOJ) coerced her client into dropping a lawsuit against the government last year.
Victoria Toensing, the informant's attorney, told WMAL DC's "Mornings On The Mall" host Vince Coglianese on Thursday that under the Obama administration, lawyers from Loretta Lynch's Department of Justice (DOJ) coerced her client into dropping a lawsuit against the government last year.
 
Legislators and policy experts agree that North Carolina teachers need more pay. They disagree on how to dole out the money
Legislators and policy experts agree that North Carolina teachers need more pay. They disagree on how to dole out the money
 
Since 2011, the Republican-led General Assembly has enacted transformational reforms
 
On Wednesday, President Trump held a lengthy back-and-forth with reporters, where he blasted the media and the Democrats over a new report alleging that the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign funded the infamous Steele Dossier, which contained many unverified allegations
On Wednesday, President Trump held a lengthy back-and-forth with reporters, where he blasted the media and the Democrats over a new report alleging that the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign funded the infamous Steele Dossier, which contained many unverified allegations
 
I've been spending a lot of my time recently on projects that facilitate constructive conversation across political differences
I've been spending a lot of my time recently on projects that facilitate constructive conversation across political differences
 
A new 15-member state Senate committee will tackle issues linked to judicial reform and redistricting. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockinghham, announced the committee's formation this morning
A new 15-member state Senate committee will tackle issues linked to judicial reform and redistricting. Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockinghham, announced the committee's formation this morning
 
When lawmakers are complaining that your building projects seem a bit expensive, it might not be the best time to tell them that you spend a little extra money to ensure that all of your bricks look the same
When lawmakers are complaining that your building projects seem a bit expensive, it might not be the best time to tell them that you spend a little extra money to ensure that all of your bricks look the same
 
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed News broke a shocking story: the FBI had reported an intelligence dossier making its way around Washington, D.C. to President Trump
Earlier this year, BuzzFeed News broke a shocking story: the FBI had reported an intelligence dossier making its way around Washington, D.C. to President Trump
 
In hopes of boosting average pay for principals, earlier this year the legislature added $35 million to the state budget for performance pay for principals
In hopes of boosting average pay for principals, earlier this year the legislature added $35 million to the state budget for performance pay for principals
 
During the 2016 gubernatorial campaign, Democratic politicians, progressive activists, and left-leaning media outlets excoriated Pat McCrory and other North Carolina Republicans for elevating divisive social disputes above the issues that most voters care most about, such as creating jobs and impr
During the 2016 gubernatorial campaign, Democratic politicians, progressive activists, and left-leaning media outlets excoriated Pat McCrory and other North Carolina Republicans for elevating divisive social disputes above the issues that most voters care most about, such as creating jobs and impr
 
In 2013, Stony Brook University (part of the SUNY system) revealed plans for a new "Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities."
In 2013, Stony Brook University (part of the SUNY system) revealed plans for a new "Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities."
 
We're not shy about criticizing legislators when criticism is due. That said, we also like to point out when lawmakers do the right thing
We're not shy about criticizing legislators when criticism is due. That said, we also like to point out when lawmakers do the right thing
 
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
The N.C. Utilities Commission approved a massive Beaufort County solar project in October after the developer relocated the portion of the project that would have surrounded the Terra Ceia Christian School
 
On Monday, CNN premiered an online ad touting its supposed commitment to the facts.
On Monday, CNN premiered an online ad touting its supposed commitment to the facts.
 
I just heard on the flashing image and sound contraption in my living room that President Trump has authorized the release of the John F. Kennedy assignation files. This is a major news development. I immediately opened my Iphone and went to Twitter which I use to confirm all facts these days.
I just heard on the flashing image and sound contraption in my living room that President Trump has authorized the release of the John F. Kennedy assignation files. This is a major news development. I immediately opened my Iphone and went to Twitter which I use to confirm all facts these days.
 
In these perilous times of great offenses few real, most imagined, Americans have found the norms of past principled behavior difficult to reconcile in these times when pop culture dominates the mass media popularized by liberal politics.
In these perilous times of great offenses few real, most imagined, Americans have found the norms of past principled behavior difficult to reconcile in these times when pop culture dominates the mass media popularized by liberal politics.
 
A day after an internal email by a Google employee was leaked to the press, a combination of ideological intolerance and scientific illiteracy led Google to fire James Damore for "perpetuating gender stereotypes."
A day after an internal email by a Google employee was leaked to the press, a combination of ideological intolerance and scientific illiteracy led Google to fire James Damore for "perpetuating gender stereotypes."
 
I've enjoyed following the drama surrounding location of Amazon's second headquarters and, make no mistake, drama it certainly has been
I've enjoyed following the drama surrounding location of Amazon's second headquarters and, make no mistake, drama it certainly has been
 
Add tiny Misenheimer to the list of the 124 North Carolina municipalities and 19 counties to allow restaurants and stores to serve alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday
Add tiny Misenheimer to the list of the 124 North Carolina municipalities and 19 counties to allow restaurants and stores to serve alcohol beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday
 
Should you ever be taxed on "income" that is not, in any meaningful sense, yours
 
At this inexorable point for the Trump / Republican / Conservative hating core Democrats, those lower than a worm's wiener in a wagon rut, they have breached a plane of intolerance once barricaded by the societal wall of common decency.
At this inexorable point for the Trump / Republican / Conservative hating core Democrats, those lower than a worm's wiener in a wagon rut, they have breached a plane of intolerance once barricaded by the societal wall of common decency.
 
Mark Dorosin is losing his job as managing attorney at the UNC School of Law's Center for Civil Rights
Mark Dorosin is losing his job as managing attorney at the UNC School of Law's Center for Civil Rights
 
Athletes need a good night's sleep to maximize their performance. But that doesn't explain why NC State's proposed new dormitory for basketball players will cost roughly four times as much per bed than other campus living quarters do
Athletes need a good night's sleep to maximize their performance. But that doesn't explain why NC State's proposed new dormitory for basketball players will cost roughly four times as much per bed than other campus living quarters do
 
Carin Ioannou stepped down from her position as vice chancellor for business affairs at UNC School of the Arts in September, after school officials learned she steered a construction contract to a firm that employed her husband, a state audit found
Carin Ioannou stepped down from her position as vice chancellor for business affairs at UNC School of the Arts in September, after school officials learned she steered a construction contract to a firm that employed her husband, a state audit found
 
In May 2014, President Obama, looking desperately for a foreign policy victory, traded five terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the Taliban in exchange for Bowe Bergdahl, a sergeant suspected of desertion
In May 2014, President Obama, looking desperately for a foreign policy victory, traded five terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the Taliban in exchange for Bowe Bergdahl, a sergeant suspected of desertion
 
Lawmakers and education scholars Monday night debated whether the state should sharpen its focus when overseeing tax-funded charter and private schools
Lawmakers and education scholars Monday night debated whether the state should sharpen its focus when overseeing tax-funded charter and private schools
 
NBC has fallen so far as a credible news source that it must now endure their brand damage to the irrevocable point that the Fake News descriptor sticks to that once venerable company like glue.
NBC has fallen so far as a credible news source that it must now endure their brand damage to the irrevocable point that the Fake News descriptor sticks to that once venerable company like glue.
 
Parental choice in education is popular. About a fifth of North Carolina students are educated outside of district-run public schools, and this share will probably grow to a quarter or more in the coming years
Parental choice in education is popular. About a fifth of North Carolina students are educated outside of district-run public schools, and this share will probably grow to a quarter or more in the coming years
 
On Thursday, former President George W. Bush spoke at the "Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In The World" event in New York.
On Thursday, former President George W. Bush spoke at the "Spirit of Liberty: At Home, In The World" event in New York.
 
Universities have by and large rendered themselves unable to be policed-sometimes quite literally-and that has not gone unnoticed by the legislators who fund them
Universities have by and large rendered themselves unable to be policed-sometimes quite literally-and that has not gone unnoticed by the legislators who fund them
 
Last week the News & Observer reported on how Durham Public Schools (DPS) is debating a proposal to build 24 one and two bedroom apartments and then rent them to teachers at below market rates
Last week the News & Observer reported on how Durham Public Schools (DPS) is debating a proposal to build 24 one and two bedroom apartments and then rent them to teachers at below market rates
 
The N.C. House voted 72-40 to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that loosens ballot restrictions for third parties and unaffiliated candidates in North Carolina
The N.C. House voted 72-40 to override Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of a bill that loosens ballot restrictions for third parties and unaffiliated candidates in North Carolina
 
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