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The State Board of Education released a slew of data during its September board meeting, and while the numbers show higher graduation rates and overall improvement in school performance, significant challenges over low performers and poverty rates remain
The State Board of Education released a slew of data during its September board meeting, and while the numbers show higher graduation rates and overall improvement in school performance, significant challenges over low performers and poverty rates remain
 
President Trump spent his first day as a Democratic president on Wednesday. After months of being excoriated as a racist and a nut by the Democratic Party, Democrats suddenly found a man they could work with - and Trump seemed to revel in it.
President Trump spent his first day as a Democratic president on Wednesday. After months of being excoriated as a racist and a nut by the Democratic Party, Democrats suddenly found a man they could work with - and Trump seemed to revel in it.
 
A vile strain of racial tension has infected our national discourse
 
The term "McDonaldization" was coined by sociology professor George Ritzer in 1993
The term "McDonaldization" was coined by sociology professor George Ritzer in 1993
 
Ever since the 2016 election, many N.C. Republicans have feared - and many Democrats have hoped - that a partisan realignment on the N.C. Supreme Court could put the brakes on policies and programs put forward by the GOP-led General Assembly
Ever since the 2016 election, many N.C. Republicans have feared - and many Democrats have hoped - that a partisan realignment on the N.C. Supreme Court could put the brakes on policies and programs put forward by the GOP-led General Assembly
 
Yesterday President Trump issued a statement confirming his decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Yesterday President Trump issued a statement confirming his decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
 
No doubt you've seen the devastation Hurricane Harvey wreaked in Texas
No doubt you've seen the devastation Hurricane Harvey wreaked in Texas
 
When it comes to disputes about free speech, "snowflakes" occupy both sides of the aisle
 
While the media focus incessantly on the real and important divisions within the Republican Party, they're ignoring a tripartite division in the Democratic Party that's just as serious.
While the media focus incessantly on the real and important divisions within the Republican Party, they're ignoring a tripartite division in the Democratic Party that's just as serious.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina to include all 100 counties in anticipation of Hurricane Irma
Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina to include all 100 counties in anticipation of Hurricane Irma
 
US President Barack Obama speaks to the media during a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House, November 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images
US President Barack Obama speaks to the media during a news conference in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House, November 14, 2016 in Washington, DC. Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images
 
District Enrollment Dips as Charters Surge
 
Two Republicans and one Democrat in North Carolina's congressional delegation have signed on to a legal brief challenging "extreme" partisan gerrymandering at the U.S. Supreme Court
Two Republicans and one Democrat in North Carolina's congressional delegation have signed on to a legal brief challenging "extreme" partisan gerrymandering at the U.S. Supreme Court
 
Democrats believe that their progressive policies would be best for North Carolina's economy
Democrats believe that their progressive policies would be best for North Carolina's economy
 
The N. C. Retail Merchants Association are praising lawmakers for House Bill 56, which repeals the Outer Banks plastic bag ban
The N. C. Retail Merchants Association are praising lawmakers for House Bill 56, which repeals the Outer Banks plastic bag ban
 
Last week, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released news that they'd found evidence that in April and May 2016, then-FBI Director James Comey prepared a statement letting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton off the hook.
Last week, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released news that they'd found evidence that in April and May 2016, then-FBI Director James Comey prepared a statement letting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton off the hook.
 
Less than a week after hearing arguments in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against the General Assembly, the N.C. Supreme Court has ordered a three-judge panel to reconsider the case. The governor supports the decision
Less than a week after hearing arguments in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against the General Assembly, the N.C. Supreme Court has ordered a three-judge panel to reconsider the case. The governor supports the decision
 
President Trump has a strong agenda to cut the red tape restraining the economy, but like officials at the state level he faces an army of entrenched opponents
President Trump has a strong agenda to cut the red tape restraining the economy, but like officials at the state level he faces an army of entrenched opponents
 
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, in the previous two decades over 31 million students have dropped out of college shortly after beginning their coursework
According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, in the previous two decades over 31 million students have dropped out of college shortly after beginning their coursework
 
History suggests the 2018 congressional elections won't be kind to Republicans
History suggests the 2018 congressional elections won't be kind to Republicans
 
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke submitted his resignation, without warning or explanation, to the Milwaukee County Clerk late Thursday.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke submitted his resignation, without warning or explanation, to the Milwaukee County Clerk late Thursday.
 
The N.C. Senate voted to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper's remaining vetoes during a Wednesday evening session. With total debate time of less than 20 minutes and party-line votes of 30-9, both measures became law
The N.C. Senate voted to override two of Gov. Roy Cooper's remaining vetoes during a Wednesday evening session. With total debate time of less than 20 minutes and party-line votes of 30-9, both measures became law
 
In a bombshell, Politico reported on Friday that the federal government has been worrying about the rise of Antifa since "early 2016," and even labeled their activities "domestic terrorist violence" - yet the Obama administration said nothing publicly about Antifa despite ample opportunity to do so.
In a bombshell, Politico reported on Friday that the federal government has been worrying about the rise of Antifa since "early 2016," and even labeled their activities "domestic terrorist violence" - yet the Obama administration said nothing publicly about Antifa despite ample opportunity to do so.
 
Four years ago, brothers at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at UNC Wilmington (UNCW) brought campus due process-or lack thereof-into the sunlight. The young men had been accused of hazing and underage drinking
Four years ago, brothers at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at UNC Wilmington (UNCW) brought campus due process-or lack thereof-into the sunlight. The young men had been accused of hazing and underage drinking
 
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization backing free-speech and due-process rights on college campuses
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education - a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization backing free-speech and due-process rights on college campuses
 
A university president recently addressed his campus community about an incident that had shaken his Wisconsin school
A university president recently addressed his campus community about an incident that had shaken his Wisconsin school
 
On Tuesday, Politico finally released the tweet that should all-but-guarantee President Trump’s 2020 re-election.
On Tuesday, Politico finally released the tweet that should all-but-guarantee President Trump’s 2020 re-election.
 
Health policy experts disagree whether significant free-market reforms can supplant Obamacare despite the program's rocky decline
Health policy experts disagree whether significant free-market reforms can supplant Obamacare despite the program's rocky decline
 
About 30 percent of North Carolina's 6.8 million registered voters are Republicans
About 30 percent of North Carolina's 6.8 million registered voters are Republicans
 
Representative Justin Burr obviously has a burr under his saddle, almost single-handedly leading an effort to redistrict the judicial and prosecutorial districts in our state
Representative Justin Burr obviously has a burr under his saddle, almost single-handedly leading an effort to redistrict the judicial and prosecutorial districts in our state
 
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona was pardoned by President Donald Trump after being convicted by a an activist federal judge, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, a Bill Clinton appointee, who found the Conservative Republican Sheriff guilty of a civil-contempt finding, a misdemeanor.
Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona was pardoned by President Donald Trump after being convicted by a an activist federal judge, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton, a Bill Clinton appointee, who found the Conservative Republican Sheriff guilty of a civil-contempt finding, a misdemeanor.
 
F.A. Hayek, one of the most well known names in free market circles, was a man of incredible perception
F.A. Hayek, one of the most well known names in free market circles, was a man of incredible perception
 
Having American Talk Show Hosts, all core Democrats, who were captivated by the Obamas; fawning over their every action, explaining their corruption to the rest of us as normal, so we could understand its New Age relevance to a Liberals' moral code, now call for President Donald Trump's removal.
Having American Talk Show Hosts, all core Democrats, who were captivated by the Obamas; fawning over their every action, explaining their corruption to the rest of us as normal, so we could understand its New Age relevance to a Liberals' moral code, now call for President Donald Trump's removal.
 
Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
Last fall Wake Forest University announced a $4.2 million donation to fund "the study of human flourishing" at the university's newest institute-the Eudaimonia Institute (EI)
 
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