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James Gates Jr. is a theoretical physicist renowned for his work with supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. The University of Maryland professor says he prefers to shun publicity, but his curriculum vitae boasts of many accomplishments and honors, including service on former President Obam
James Gates Jr. is a theoretical physicist renowned for his work with supersymmetry, supergravity, and string theory. The University of Maryland professor says he prefers to shun publicity, but his curriculum vitae boasts of many accomplishments and honors, including service on former President Obam
 
A reversal of an Obama administration directive on transgender rights could spell the end of a House Bill 2 related lawsuit between the state and the federal government, but another lawsuit, brought by private parties, will keep the issue in flux
A reversal of an Obama administration directive on transgender rights could spell the end of a House Bill 2 related lawsuit between the state and the federal government, but another lawsuit, brought by private parties, will keep the issue in flux
 
As recent events have reminded us, North Carolina's state government is not a precise analogue to the federal government
As recent events have reminded us, North Carolina's state government is not a precise analogue to the federal government
 
Do you remember the public discussions which went on for years about the proposed equal rights amendment to our federal Constitution?
Do you remember the public discussions which went on for years about the proposed equal rights amendment to our federal Constitution?
 
UNC President Margaret Spellings has garnered $90,000 in bonus pay after just one year on the job.
UNC President Margaret Spellings has garnered $90,000 in bonus pay after just one year on the job.
 
The Left encourages illegal immigration, targets illegal immigrants as voters, and throws caution to the wind concerning the Syrian refugee crisis.
 
In an article published recently in the Atlantic, “The Curse of Econ 101,” University of Connecticut law professor James Kwak argues against what he assumes to be the content, thrust, and effect of the basic principles course, Economics 101
In an article published recently in the Atlantic, “The Curse of Econ 101,” University of Connecticut law professor James Kwak argues against what he assumes to be the content, thrust, and effect of the basic principles course, Economics 101
 
A government body can't block the media from reporting on one of its public meetings because its leader doesn't like the coverage he thinks it will get.
A government body can't block the media from reporting on one of its public meetings because its leader doesn't like the coverage he thinks it will get.
 
Legislation that could recommend a shift in the state Retiree Health Benefit Fund from a defined-benefit to defined-contribution model passed the House on Thursday by a 114-0 vote and heads to the Senate
Legislation that could recommend a shift in the state Retiree Health Benefit Fund from a defined-benefit to defined-contribution model passed the House on Thursday by a 114-0 vote and heads to the Senate
 
North Carolina's Constitution is essentially a social contract between the people and its government
North Carolina's Constitution is essentially a social contract between the people and its government
 
It's no surprise that N.C. legislators might disagree about regulatory reforms that make substantive changes to state policies
It's no surprise that N.C. legislators might disagree about regulatory reforms that make substantive changes to state policies
 
It is a plan out in the open, unconcealed to unless there are those that choose not to see it for it is - obstruction, delay, obfusticate.
It is a plan out in the open, unconcealed to unless there are those that choose not to see it for it is - obstruction, delay, obfusticate.
 
Modern American conservatism weaves several strands of thought - constitutionally limited government, free-market economics, time-honored virtues, and prudent statesmanship - into a fabric that is both large enough to encompass a majority coalition and strong enough to withstand
Modern American conservatism weaves several strands of thought - constitutionally limited government, free-market economics, time-honored virtues, and prudent statesmanship - into a fabric that is both large enough to encompass a majority coalition and strong enough to withstand
 
North Carolina Teacher Pay and the Real $50,000 Question
 
If you are like me, you may be trying to figure out what the new POTUS is trying to do. Beyond his over the top pronouncements there is an underlying principle that may help explain his goals.
If you are like me, you may be trying to figure out what the new POTUS is trying to do. Beyond his over the top pronouncements there is an underlying principle that may help explain his goals.
 
North Carolinians have an insatiable taste for craft beers, and they have little tolerance for lawmakers who want to tamper with how they get their stouts and IPAs
North Carolinians have an insatiable taste for craft beers, and they have little tolerance for lawmakers who want to tamper with how they get their stouts and IPAs
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell isn't known to mince words and in a recent NC SPIN interview he reported North Carolina has made promises to present and retired state employees we are presently unable to pay
State Treasurer Dale Folwell isn't known to mince words and in a recent NC SPIN interview he reported North Carolina has made promises to present and retired state employees we are presently unable to pay
 
Mean girls and callous boys are nothing new. They've stalked school hallways and commandeered cafeterias for years. Yet bullies' arsenal of pain-inflicting tools has never been more relentless; smartphones and social media platforms have erased boundaries of time and space
Mean girls and callous boys are nothing new. They've stalked school hallways and commandeered cafeterias for years. Yet bullies' arsenal of pain-inflicting tools has never been more relentless; smartphones and social media platforms have erased boundaries of time and space
 
It is time for former heroes to exit stage left before they tarnish their image.
It is time for former heroes to exit stage left before they tarnish their image.
 
The N.C. House Rules Committee rejected on a voice vote a proposal to limit the number of days a veto override vote could remain in limbo on the House's calendar
The N.C. House Rules Committee rejected on a voice vote a proposal to limit the number of days a veto override vote could remain in limbo on the House's calendar
 
The recurring HB2 nightmare will celebrate a birthday next month with no end in sight
The recurring HB2 nightmare will celebrate a birthday next month with no end in sight
 
If you hate President Trump to the point that your blood pressure rises when you encounter others that not only don't hate Mr. Trump, but are extremely appreciative of the man's governing style, however unpracticed, you might not want to read this, but you really should.
If you hate President Trump to the point that your blood pressure rises when you encounter others that not only don't hate Mr. Trump, but are extremely appreciative of the man's governing style, however unpracticed, you might not want to read this, but you really should.
 
DeVos Understands the Needs of Special Needs Children
 
Citizens United, or Citizens United v. FEC, is a 2010 case in which the Supreme Court struck down limits to independent political expenditures on First Amendment freedom of speech grounds
Citizens United, or Citizens United v. FEC, is a 2010 case in which the Supreme Court struck down limits to independent political expenditures on First Amendment freedom of speech grounds
 
Consolidated Data Report, Part II: School Crime and Violence
 
A debate Thursday over legislation that would cut UNC's governing body from 32 to 24 members led to arguments over proportionate representation for the system's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
A debate Thursday over legislation that would cut UNC's governing body from 32 to 24 members led to arguments over proportionate representation for the system's Historically Black Colleges and Universities
 
Recent cases from North Carolina suggest that community college governance may be in need of an overhaul. Consider Martin Community College
Recent cases from North Carolina suggest that community college governance may be in need of an overhaul. Consider Martin Community College
 
This article will explain why the Executive Order and the temporary travel ban is legal and appropriate and why I think it will ultimately be upheld.
This article will explain why the Executive Order and the temporary travel ban is legal and appropriate and why I think it will ultimately be upheld.
 
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.
 
One of the ways the college curriculum has changed for the worse in recent decades is the rise of what David Randall terms "the New Civics" in a hefty report published in January by the National Association of Scholars (NAS)
One of the ways the college curriculum has changed for the worse in recent decades is the rise of what David Randall terms "the New Civics" in a hefty report published in January by the National Association of Scholars (NAS)
 
I heard part of the presser on Rush's show while driving, and what I heard was powerful.
I heard part of the presser on Rush's show while driving, and what I heard was powerful.
 
I confess, as a Beaufort County Commissioner I sometimes wonder what is really going on.
I confess, as a Beaufort County Commissioner I sometimes wonder what is really going on.
 
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.
 
Just a few days after his midnight swearing-in, new Governor Roy Cooper tells a public audience today that he wants to bypass state law and ask the feds to expand North Carolina’s already over-crowded Medicaid program
Just a few days after his midnight swearing-in, new Governor Roy Cooper tells a public audience today that he wants to bypass state law and ask the feds to expand North Carolina’s already over-crowded Medicaid program
 
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