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Many of us remember North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms' war against CBS news, complaining the "liberal press" consisted of, "men and women who, if they do not hate American virtues...certainly have a smug contempt for American ideals and principles."
Many of us remember North Carolina Senator Jesse Helms' war against CBS news, complaining the "liberal press" consisted of, "men and women who, if they do not hate American virtues...certainly have a smug contempt for American ideals and principles."
 
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
An amended energy bill is putting supporters of renewable energy at odds with a state Senate leader concerned about the effect of wind farms on military bases
 
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
The current political spat between North Carolina’s governor and legislature has produced plenty of heated rhetoric
 
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
Democrats on the Wake County Board of Commissioners have increased support for WCPSS by $90 million since 2015. Since taking the majority on the Wake County Board of Commissioners,Democrats have presided over a 30 percent increase in local support
 
Who are the most loyal fans in the world? Could it be the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, or the Green Bay Packers fans? I guess it all depends on how you measure loyalty.
Who are the most loyal fans in the world? Could it be the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, or the Green Bay Packers fans? I guess it all depends on how you measure loyalty.
 
The problem here in America is that the citizenry deserves the 1st Amendment right to a "free press", but not a fair press, and while that is constitutionally true, the "free press" still is responsible for some semblance of principled behavior, or those of an unprinciple nature lose respect.
The problem here in America is that the citizenry deserves the 1st Amendment right to a "free press", but not a fair press, and while that is constitutionally true, the "free press" still is responsible for some semblance of principled behavior, or those of an unprinciple nature lose respect.
 
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
In September, North Carolinians will know which low-performing elementary schools will be considered for the Innovative School District in 2018 and be turned over to charter school operators
 
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.
 
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
All arguments, political or otherwise, consist of three elements. One is a definition of terms. The second is a set of premises - of facts, real or perceived. The final element is logical reasoning to a conclusion based on those premises
 
The $23 billion state budget has passed in time for the start of a new fiscal year, and the largest part of that budget - over $9 billion - will be spent on public education
The $23 billion state budget has passed in time for the start of a new fiscal year, and the largest part of that budget - over $9 billion - will be spent on public education
 
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
For North Carolina counties, fiscal 2018 starts July 1, meaning counties have to pass and publish budgets
 
Apprenticeships Are Not a Silver Bullet
 
American campuses have drifted away from academia and toward administration
 
Peter Pan never grew up and there is evidence we have a generation of many young people who, like Pan, are stranded in Neverland. Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse's interesting book, The Vanishing American Adult, contends we live in an America of perpetual adolescence
Peter Pan never grew up and there is evidence we have a generation of many young people who, like Pan, are stranded in Neverland. Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse's interesting book, The Vanishing American Adult, contends we live in an America of perpetual adolescence
 
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
The N&O today lauded the announcement by Infosys that the Indian tech company is planning to open up a new technology hub in Wake County
 
Mark Martin envisions virtual courts to handle some cases; says attorneys should offer more volunteer services to low-income residents
Mark Martin envisions virtual courts to handle some cases; says attorneys should offer more volunteer services to low-income residents
 
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
That’s what I’d tell NC Policy Watch crybabies who continue to assert the policies of Republican legislators don’t support public education
 
N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell on Thursday announced that all three major national bond rating agencies reaffirmed the state's "AAA" bond rating.
N.C. Treasurer Dale Folwell on Thursday announced that all three major national bond rating agencies reaffirmed the state's "AAA" bond rating.
 
Consistency in politics is crucial to the survival of the Republic
Consistency in politics is crucial to the survival of the Republic
 
North Carolinians had much to celebrate over the Independence Day weekend
North Carolinians had much to celebrate over the Independence Day weekend
 
Gov. Roy Cooper ended the most recent session of the N.C. General Assembly much like he started it
Gov. Roy Cooper ended the most recent session of the N.C. General Assembly much like he started it
 
The House Education Budget is Pretty Good
 
As state lawmakers returned home for a brief summer break, some members and their staffs were awaiting court orders outlining new General Assembly districts after federal judges declared the current map unconstitutional and racially gerrymandered
As state lawmakers returned home for a brief summer break, some members and their staffs were awaiting court orders outlining new General Assembly districts after federal judges declared the current map unconstitutional and racially gerrymandered
 
Anderson was introduced to drugs and became addicted. She was trafficked in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and many other U.S. cities
Anderson was introduced to drugs and became addicted. She was trafficked in Charlotte, Washington, D.C., and many other U.S. cities
 
While there is no shortage of opinions and controversy about how best to improve schooling, virtually everyone agrees that the quality of teaching is the critical variable
While there is no shortage of opinions and controversy about how best to improve schooling, virtually everyone agrees that the quality of teaching is the critical variable
 
The main reason Gov. Roy Cooper and other North Carolina Democrats cited for opposing the Republican-led legislature’s new budget plan was that it saved too much and cut taxes too much
The main reason Gov. Roy Cooper and other North Carolina Democrats cited for opposing the Republican-led legislature’s new budget plan was that it saved too much and cut taxes too much
 
The North Carolina excise tax on distilled spirits has risen to the fifth-highest in the country, according to recent data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
The North Carolina excise tax on distilled spirits has risen to the fifth-highest in the country, according to recent data from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
 
North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin isn't happy with the way state judges get on the bench
North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin isn't happy with the way state judges get on the bench
 
News reports that Lowe’s is laying off 125 tech staff, most of them at its Mooresville HQ, raise hard questions across the political spectrum
News reports that Lowe’s is laying off 125 tech staff, most of them at its Mooresville HQ, raise hard questions across the political spectrum
 
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to the graduating class of Notre Dame, drawing attention to the loss of free speech on American campuses. He denounced the “noxious wave that seems to be rushing over much of academia
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to the graduating class of Notre Dame, drawing attention to the loss of free speech on American campuses. He denounced the “noxious wave that seems to be rushing over much of academia
 
Core Democrats and the Democrat Media have long proved that if not for the Double Standard, they would have no standards at all. At the core of their
Core Democrats and the Democrat Media have long proved that if not for the Double Standard, they would have no standards at all. At the core of their
 
Sex trafficking rings often find cover in parlors specializing in massage therapy, which are unregulated in North Carolina, National Human Trafficking Hotline data shows
Sex trafficking rings often find cover in parlors specializing in massage therapy, which are unregulated in North Carolina, National Human Trafficking Hotline data shows
 
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.
 
What some hyperpartisans now call "fake news" is in many instances neither fake nor news.
What some hyperpartisans now call "fake news" is in many instances neither fake nor news.
 
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