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If anyone needed a reminder that American colleges and universities have become expert at wasting time and money, my recent experience with mandatory "sexual assault training" might supply it
If anyone needed a reminder that American colleges and universities have become expert at wasting time and money, my recent experience with mandatory "sexual assault training" might supply it
 
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
House Bill 589, the misnamed Competitive Energy Solutions for NC, is making its way through the North Carolina Senate
 
A runner could make major improvements in his 5K time by starting his race at the 1,000-meter mark
A runner could make major improvements in his 5K time by starting his race at the 1,000-meter mark
 
The passage of the North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act (HB 527) this legislative session was a great advance for the spirit of free inquiry that is, or should be, at the heart of higher education.
The passage of the North Carolina Campus Free Speech Act (HB 527) this legislative session was a great advance for the spirit of free inquiry that is, or should be, at the heart of higher education.
 
After months of rumors that he was on the verge of being fired, Sean Spicer abruptly resigned Friday morning soon after President Trump appointed Anthony Scaramucci to the role of communications director.
After months of rumors that he was on the verge of being fired, Sean Spicer abruptly resigned Friday morning soon after President Trump appointed Anthony Scaramucci to the role of communications director.
 
A legal battle between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican leaders in the General Assembly over the creation of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement is bypassing the Court of Appeals
A legal battle between Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican leaders in the General Assembly over the creation of the Bipartisan State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement is bypassing the Court of Appeals
 
It's tough to be an adolescent. It was ever thus. A century ago, psychologist Stanley Hall characterized adolescence as "storm and stress." Some teenagers sail through with little tempest and tumult
It's tough to be an adolescent. It was ever thus. A century ago, psychologist Stanley Hall characterized adolescence as "storm and stress." Some teenagers sail through with little tempest and tumult
 
In their fervor to repeal and replace Obamacare, our Congress has run head first into a wall of political reality: once you extend benefits to people it is almost impossible to take them away. Despite all the bluff and bluster
In their fervor to repeal and replace Obamacare, our Congress has run head first into a wall of political reality: once you extend benefits to people it is almost impossible to take them away. Despite all the bluff and bluster
 
State income tax reforms have removed thousands of North Carolinians from the income tax rolls.
State income tax reforms have removed thousands of North Carolinians from the income tax rolls.
 
The State Board of Education isn't finished fighting N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in court
The State Board of Education isn't finished fighting N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in court
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
 
For the past six years, I have taught an undergraduate course on international economics at Johns Hopkins University
For the past six years, I have taught an undergraduate course on international economics at Johns Hopkins University
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
Gov. Roy Cooper is determined to break the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly, and he's trying to raise as much money as possible to do it
 
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
 
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.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments next month in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against state legislative leaders
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments next month in a lawsuit pitting Gov. Roy Cooper against state legislative leaders
 
When Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina, he faced an uphill battle to fulfill any of his campaign promises
When Roy Cooper was elected governor of North Carolina, he faced an uphill battle to fulfill any of his campaign promises
 
William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP and a key orchestrator of protests against Republicans in the Tar Heel State, is a minister
William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP and a key orchestrator of protests against Republicans in the Tar Heel State, is a minister
 
During the nine-week period between May 13, 2017 and July 8, 2017, North Carolina's voter rolls grew by 24,486 voters
During the nine-week period between May 13, 2017 and July 8, 2017, North Carolina's voter rolls grew by 24,486 voters
 
Universities have been assessing students by grading their work since the Middle Ages
Universities have been assessing students by grading their work since the Middle Ages
 
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.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would change the way local governments issue public notices and referred to the measure as an attack on newspapers
Gov. Roy Cooper has vetoed a bill that would change the way local governments issue public notices and referred to the measure as an attack on newspapers
 
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
Government is bigger and more expensive than it needs to be, thanks to an economic concept called the "special interest effect."
 
Whether you are a North Carolina Democrat who dreams of recapturing your party's longtime control of the state legislature or a North Carolina Republican who dreams of recapturing your party's recent control of the governorship and state supreme court, I would urge you to calibrate your expectations
Whether you are a North Carolina Democrat who dreams of recapturing your party's longtime control of the state legislature or a North Carolina Republican who dreams of recapturing your party's recent control of the governorship and state supreme court, I would urge you to calibrate your expectations
 
On June 29, 2017 the North Carolina House voted against SJR 36, the COS application for an Article V convention. The vote was 59 against; and 53 for. But a few hours later, COS and the Republican leadership got the members to vote to "reconsider" their vote against SJR 36
On June 29, 2017 the North Carolina House voted against SJR 36, the COS application for an Article V convention. The vote was 59 against; and 53 for. But a few hours later, COS and the Republican leadership got the members to vote to "reconsider" their vote against SJR 36
 
A three-judge Superior Court panel has sided with N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his court battle with the State Board of Education
A three-judge Superior Court panel has sided with N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Mark Johnson in his court battle with the State Board of Education
 
The budget released by the North Carolina Senate in early May sets a careful course for higher education
The budget released by the North Carolina Senate in early May sets a careful course for higher education
 
In 2011, Gary Salamido joined the North Carolina Chamber, a nonpartisan business advocacy organization, as vice president of governmental affairs
In 2011, Gary Salamido joined the North Carolina Chamber, a nonpartisan business advocacy organization, as vice president of governmental affairs
 
New Bern has given opponents of Senate Bill 155 - teetotaling lawmakers and religious leaders - a reason to flash a crooked smile
New Bern has given opponents of Senate Bill 155 - teetotaling lawmakers and religious leaders - a reason to flash a crooked smile
 
I read an interesting story the other day. Colorado anesthesiologist Tim Farnum wants his state to prohibit retailers from selling smartphones for use by anyone younger than 13
I read an interesting story the other day. Colorado anesthesiologist Tim Farnum wants his state to prohibit retailers from selling smartphones for use by anyone younger than 13
 
North Carolina lawmakers will have at least two vetoes to consider when they return to Raleigh. Gov. Roy Cooper used his veto stamp for the seventh time to reject House Bill 511, a proposal to allow nonprofit groups to hold so-called “game nights.”
North Carolina lawmakers will have at least two vetoes to consider when they return to Raleigh. Gov. Roy Cooper used his veto stamp for the seventh time to reject House Bill 511, a proposal to allow nonprofit groups to hold so-called “game nights.”
 
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
There are many different ideas about the best way to increase the growth of North Carolina's economy
 
A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
A new report ranking states' fiscal health puts North Carolina 15th nationally, highlighting the Tar Heel State's strong revenue and solid pension funding.
 
The Fake News has lost it, but is, nonetheless, unbowed, and more than ready to defend their unprincipled behavior.
The Fake News has lost it, but is, nonetheless, unbowed, and more than ready to defend their unprincipled behavior.
 
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