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If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
If I could predict the onset of America's next recession with precision, I wouldn't tell you about it. I'd become a money manager and make a pile of it by timing the market
 
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
 
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
During the period of apartheid in South Africa, all-white labor unions representing workers in the diamond mines were able to have put in place minimum wage laws for diamond mine workers
 
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
The "Freedom in the 50 States" report, now published by the Cato Institute, uses hundreds of datasets to rank states by fiscal, regulatory, and personal freedom.
 
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
The term "justice" stands pretty well on its own. But attempts to add a qualifying adjective to "justice" can prove problematic
 
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
The evidence is undeniable: North Carolina has outperformed regional and national averages in most standard measures of economic growth, including job creation, gross domestic product, and personal income, since conservatives took control of state government
 
NC Capitol Connection provides an overview of yesterday’s contentious special session called to repeal HB 2.
NC Capitol Connection provides an overview of yesterday’s contentious special session called to repeal HB 2.
 
In his new video "Just Say 'Merry Christmas,'" Dennis Prager argues that efforts to replace "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" are misguided. In the name of "inclusivity," he says, we are excluding the roughly 90 percent of Americans who celebrate Christmas
In his new video "Just Say 'Merry Christmas,'" Dennis Prager argues that efforts to replace "Merry Christmas" with "Happy Holidays" are misguided. In the name of "inclusivity," he says, we are excluding the roughly 90 percent of Americans who celebrate Christmas
 
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
Once again North Carolina made national news and once again it wasn't favorable
 
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
 
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
The word "constitutional" does not function as a synonym for "good." Likewise, it's inappropriate to substitute "unconstitutional" for "bad."
 
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last two years to champion North Carolina's military installations.
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has used his position on the Senate Armed Services Committee over the last two years to champion North Carolina's military installations.
 
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump is pushing a health-care plan similar to a proposal Dr. Ben Carson floated during his short run in the Republican primary
 
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
Precisely four times in modern North Carolina history, voters have elected a new governor or lieutenant governor of one party and legislative majorities of the other party
 
During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has established himself as a leading voice for bipartisan immigration reforms.
During his first two years in the U.S. Senate, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has established himself as a leading voice for bipartisan immigration reforms.
 
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
Over the last six years, bold, courageous North Carolina leaders have been willing to take risks, push the envelope, and offer unlimited opportunities for education freedom, for financial security, and for transformational reforms
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) releases the following statement concerning the costs of "Smoke and Mirrors Session" concerning HB2.
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) releases the following statement concerning the costs of "Smoke and Mirrors Session" concerning HB2.
 
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.
 
Over the last two years, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has worked across the aisle to advance policies that support and benefit military families.
Over the last two years, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has worked across the aisle to advance policies that support and benefit military families.
 
As one of his final acts as governor, Pat McCrory submitted his recommended budget for 2017-18. Outgoing governors are required by state law to submit a budget proposal for the coming fiscal year
As one of his final acts as governor, Pat McCrory submitted his recommended budget for 2017-18. Outgoing governors are required by state law to submit a budget proposal for the coming fiscal year
 
The State Board of Education on Tuesday convened a special meeting to discuss the constitutionality of House Bill 17, but members adjourned without saying what they talked about or revealing their next move, if they have one
The State Board of Education on Tuesday convened a special meeting to discuss the constitutionality of House Bill 17, but members adjourned without saying what they talked about or revealing their next move, if they have one
 
The final year of the U.S. Department of Education in the Obama administration is noteworthy for all its carnage
The final year of the U.S. Department of Education in the Obama administration is noteworthy for all its carnage
 
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.
 
Donald Trump's choice of words about the election system is interesting because people interpret the word "rigged" in different ways.
Donald Trump's choice of words about the election system is interesting because people interpret the word "rigged" in different ways.
 
It has been suggested that the expansion of free market think tanks on our college campuses is educationally harmful.
 
In a press release, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday evening he would sign House Bill 17, the measure reorganizing the executive branch and limiting the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
In a press release, Gov. Pat McCrory announced Monday evening he would sign House Bill 17, the measure reorganizing the executive branch and limiting the powers of Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
 
Lawsuits. Veto threats. Power grabs. Protests. My rights, his rights. No one's right. What a way to end 2016
Lawsuits. Veto threats. Power grabs. Protests. My rights, his rights. No one's right. What a way to end 2016
 
Members of North Carolina's Electoral College ceremoniously cast their 15 votes for Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence as some 100 protesters stood outside the Capitol in hopes of changing electors' minds
Members of North Carolina's Electoral College ceremoniously cast their 15 votes for Republicans Donald Trump and Mike Pence as some 100 protesters stood outside the Capitol in hopes of changing electors' minds
 
The head of the FBI has characterized Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as "extremely careless" in handling sensitive - even classified - information on her private email server when she led the U.S. State Department
The head of the FBI has characterized Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton as "extremely careless" in handling sensitive - even classified - information on her private email server when she led the U.S. State Department
 
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew is devastating. The images are heartbreaking. The numbers are overwhelming. Dozens of lives lost. Hundreds of serious injuries
The aftermath of Hurricane Matthew is devastating. The images are heartbreaking. The numbers are overwhelming. Dozens of lives lost. Hundreds of serious injuries
 
Administrators at the University of Florida recently notified students that a 24-hour counseling hotline is available to anyone who feels offended by Halloween costumes. Other colleges, in an attempt to pre-empt the psychological threat of offensive costumes
Administrators at the University of Florida recently notified students that a 24-hour counseling hotline is available to anyone who feels offended by Halloween costumes. Other colleges, in an attempt to pre-empt the psychological threat of offensive costumes
 
Gov. Pat McCrory has nearly 30 days to decide what to do with House Bill 17, which would remove some appointment powers from Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
Gov. Pat McCrory has nearly 30 days to decide what to do with House Bill 17, which would remove some appointment powers from Democratic Gov.-elect Roy Cooper
 
When universities institute things such as "safe spaces" and "trigger warnings," they often justify doing so in the name of protecting students' mental health
When universities institute things such as "safe spaces" and "trigger warnings," they often justify doing so in the name of protecting students' mental health
 
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 by a unanimous vote of 49-0 in the Senate and a unanimous vote of 115-0 in the House.
The North Carolina General Assembly passed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 by a unanimous vote of 49-0 in the Senate and a unanimous vote of 115-0 in the House.
 
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