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For you young folks, there use to be a TV show called The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. It was cancelled because of it's outspoken opposition to the Vietnam war.
For you young folks, there use to be a TV show called The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. It was cancelled because of it's outspoken opposition to the Vietnam war.
 
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.
 
Republicans in the General Assembly have contended nonpartisan elections mask important candidate information from the voting public
Republicans in the General Assembly have contended nonpartisan elections mask important candidate information from the voting public
 
Much as Martin Center readers may disparage Marxism, there is one author who deserves our attention
Much as Martin Center readers may disparage Marxism, there is one author who deserves our attention
 
Consolidated Data Report, Part I: Dropout Rate
 
A North Carolina municipal broadband network has made the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s “Dirty Dozen” — 12 high-profile taxpayer-funded internet projects that have cost the public more than $2 billion
A North Carolina municipal broadband network has made the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s “Dirty Dozen” — 12 high-profile taxpayer-funded internet projects that have cost the public more than $2 billion
 
General Michael Flynn, Mr. Trump's first National Security Advisor, is gone. Brought down by illegal wiretapping on his person as a private citizen and then leaked by bad bureaucrats, my mostly Democrat holdovers, that will soon be removed from the Trump administration.
General Michael Flynn, Mr. Trump's first National Security Advisor, is gone. Brought down by illegal wiretapping on his person as a private citizen and then leaked by bad bureaucrats, my mostly Democrat holdovers, that will soon be removed from the Trump administration.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders Tuesday announced a three-part compromise proposal to repeal North Carolina’s House Bill 2, but Republican leaders say the plan fails to address privacy concerns
Gov. Roy Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders Tuesday announced a three-part compromise proposal to repeal North Carolina’s House Bill 2, but Republican leaders say the plan fails to address privacy concerns
 
Military members who have earned an occupational license from another state shouldn't have to wait around as North Carolina bureaucrats decide about granting a license here, some legislators say
Military members who have earned an occupational license from another state shouldn't have to wait around as North Carolina bureaucrats decide about granting a license here, some legislators say
 
The recent appointment of U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos exhibited much that is destructive, even demented, about our current political discourse
The recent appointment of U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos exhibited much that is destructive, even demented, about our current political discourse
 
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors has 32 members, and that's too many, say sponsors of a bill that would cut membership to 24
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors has 32 members, and that's too many, say sponsors of a bill that would cut membership to 24
 
Do governors and state legislators really have much to do with the performance of state economies
Do governors and state legislators really have much to do with the performance of state economies
 
A three-judge panel heard arguments Friday over whether to grant a temporary injunction blocking Senate confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet nominees
A three-judge panel heard arguments Friday over whether to grant a temporary injunction blocking Senate confirmation of Gov. Roy Cooper's Cabinet nominees
 
Judging from recent books, articles, and editorials, higher education is poised for a cataclysmic collapse
Judging from recent books, articles, and editorials, higher education is poised for a cataclysmic collapse
 
The inarticulate, bombastic and often politically incorrect President-elect Trump is slowly on growing me.
The inarticulate, bombastic and often politically incorrect President-elect Trump is slowly on growing me.
 
The 16-year legal battle between Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce and now-Gov. Roy Cooper continued Tuesday before the North Carolina Court of Appeals
The 16-year legal battle between Raleigh attorney Gene Boyce and now-Gov. Roy Cooper continued Tuesday before the North Carolina Court of Appeals
 
One of the great myths bought into by much of the general public, politicians, and media pundits is that trade deficits are bad for the economy
One of the great myths bought into by much of the general public, politicians, and media pundits is that trade deficits are bad for the economy
 
Visiting the monuments to our great national leaders on the National Mall in DC, I reflected upon our founding principles and the advice our Founders gave us.
Visiting the monuments to our great national leaders on the National Mall in DC, I reflected upon our founding principles and the advice our Founders gave us.
 
North Carolina is failing far too many children, especially those "at-risk."
 
Public charter school parents are more satisfied with their children's education than are traditional public district-school parents
Public charter school parents are more satisfied with their children's education than are traditional public district-school parents
 
In his latest article, Ron Eccles discusses Liberal meltdowns and how these social justice warriors have earned the name: "Snowflakes!"
In his latest article, Ron Eccles discusses Liberal meltdowns and how these social justice warriors have earned the name: "Snowflakes!"
 
Divided government has its benefits. North Carolina voters and taxpayers are seeing some of those benefits on display now on Jones Street in Raleigh
Divided government has its benefits. North Carolina voters and taxpayers are seeing some of those benefits on display now on Jones Street in Raleigh
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has asked Republican Senate leaders to delay confirmation hearings on his Cabinet nominees until a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the confirmation law is decided
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper has asked Republican Senate leaders to delay confirmation hearings on his Cabinet nominees until a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the confirmation law is decided
 
The Women's March in DC, designed both to very publicly oppose Trump and to show support for full abortion rights, expressly rejected women who support the right to life.
The Women's March in DC, designed both to very publicly oppose Trump and to show support for full abortion rights, expressly rejected women who support the right to life.
 
Yesterday, on February 7th, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as US Secretary of Education in President Trump's administration.
Yesterday, on February 7th, Betsy DeVos was confirmed by the Senate as US Secretary of Education in President Trump's administration.
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to be more than North Carolina's version of the Dutch boy, his finger plugging the dike of underperforming state health and pension plans
State Treasurer Dale Folwell wants to be more than North Carolina's version of the Dutch boy, his finger plugging the dike of underperforming state health and pension plans
 
The North Carolina General Assembly kicked off yesterday.
 
Timing matters, in both stand-up comedy and interpreting statistical trends
Timing matters, in both stand-up comedy and interpreting statistical trends
 
In what had once been a land of opportunity and progress, the state had grown large and oppressive. Its leaders lost their way. Its people nearly lost their freedom
In what had once been a land of opportunity and progress, the state had grown large and oppressive. Its leaders lost their way. Its people nearly lost their freedom
 
And, this is a good thing: Another bad bureaucratic lawyer bites the dust, one less corrupt lawyer walking the halls of the DOJ, consumed by their imaginary self-importance.
And, this is a good thing: Another bad bureaucratic lawyer bites the dust, one less corrupt lawyer walking the halls of the DOJ, consumed by their imaginary self-importance.
 
State Rep. John Torbett has filed a bill aimed at giving motorcyclists equal access to roads and parking lots or decks that are open to the general public
State Rep. John Torbett has filed a bill aimed at giving motorcyclists equal access to roads and parking lots or decks that are open to the general public
 
Between the rise of safe spaces, trigger warnings, speaker disinvitations, and the often illiberal conduct of campus demonstrators over the past few years, it's clear that the core constitutional value of free speech is now under siege at our colleges and universities
Between the rise of safe spaces, trigger warnings, speaker disinvitations, and the often illiberal conduct of campus demonstrators over the past few years, it's clear that the core constitutional value of free speech is now under siege at our colleges and universities
 
Stories about the value of school choice and the healthy competition it nurtures are ubiquitous yet salient
Stories about the value of school choice and the healthy competition it nurtures are ubiquitous yet salient
 
Testifying before the U.S. Senate in 2013, University of Wisconsin professor Sara Goldrick-Rab described college campuses as "glorified summer camps."
Testifying before the U.S. Senate in 2013, University of Wisconsin professor Sara Goldrick-Rab described college campuses as "glorified summer camps."
 
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