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I have strong opinions. You probably do, too. Most people have deeply felt convictions about at least some matters of public controversy. Given the right context, most are willing to express their views to others and debate their disagreements.
I have strong opinions. You probably do, too. Most people have deeply felt convictions about at least some matters of public controversy. Given the right context, most are willing to express their views to others and debate their disagreements.
 
A look at the harmful biases in higher education, the damage that it causes, and how it can be fixed
 
Politicians make promises. It's what they do. Candidates often promise bold and grandiose actions to get your vote and win their elections. Some sound appealing, but are they realistic and attainable?
Politicians make promises. It's what they do. Candidates often promise bold and grandiose actions to get your vote and win their elections. Some sound appealing, but are they realistic and attainable?
 
Western Carolina University senior Tyann Stubbs juggles two on-campus jobs to help pay her own way through school. And she loves her work
Western Carolina University senior Tyann Stubbs juggles two on-campus jobs to help pay her own way through school. And she loves her work
 
For years there have been well-respected members of the U.S. military, the intelligence community and law enforcement departments who said they believed Bill and Hillary Clinton are the most corrupt, dishonest and vicious Americans to ever plague our nation's capital.
For years there have been well-respected members of the U.S. military, the intelligence community and law enforcement departments who said they believed Bill and Hillary Clinton are the most corrupt, dishonest and vicious Americans to ever plague our nation's capital.
 
I doubt that many people think of college professors as harried and overburdened to the point where they're putting their very health at risk, but [...]
I doubt that many people think of college professors as harried and overburdened to the point where they're putting their very health at risk, but [...]
 
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking repeal of six unnecessary certificate-of-need rules to reduce the regulatory burden on medical diagnostic centers and purchase of major medical equipment
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking repeal of six unnecessary certificate-of-need rules to reduce the regulatory burden on medical diagnostic centers and purchase of major medical equipment
 
Government seized more than $5 million cash and 40 vehicles from owner of medical transportation service.
 
Transgender Students and Public Schools
 
When the framers met in Philadelphia in the blazing summer of 1787, fierce debate ensued.
 
Charters outperform districts on state tests
 
The basement of a once-abandoned tobacco factory may seem to be an odd place to teach the most cutting edge computer technology, but that's where The Iron Yard, a computer coding academy in Durham, North Carolina, makes its home
The basement of a once-abandoned tobacco factory may seem to be an odd place to teach the most cutting edge computer technology, but that's where The Iron Yard, a computer coding academy in Durham, North Carolina, makes its home
 
Hillary Clinton claims to admire Margaret Sanger, her tenacity, her courage, and her vision. Unfortunately, few people truly understand Sanger's vision. Even less know it's being implemented even today.
Hillary Clinton claims to admire Margaret Sanger, her tenacity, her courage, and her vision. Unfortunately, few people truly understand Sanger's vision. Even less know it's being implemented even today.
 
ome of High Point's leaders are advancing a plan that would place a multipurpose stadium somewhere downtown, even though the city does not host a minor league professional sports team.
ome of High Point's leaders are advancing a plan that would place a multipurpose stadium somewhere downtown, even though the city does not host a minor league professional sports team.
 
College officials should be praised when they curtail wasteful spending, but when they cut the budget by eliminating core educational programs, they deserve public scorn
College officials should be praised when they curtail wasteful spending, but when they cut the budget by eliminating core educational programs, they deserve public scorn
 
On Friday, the president of a top public-interest watchdog group issued the following statement regarding U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan's decision...
On Friday, the president of a top public-interest watchdog group issued the following statement regarding U.S. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan's decision...
 
The rioting in the Wisconsin city of Milwaukee - that resulted from an alleged shooting death of an African American armed-suspect by a black police officer - is yet more evidence of the racial disharmony that's intensifying under the current government and civil-rights leaders.
The rioting in the Wisconsin city of Milwaukee - that resulted from an alleged shooting death of an African American armed-suspect by a black police officer - is yet more evidence of the racial disharmony that's intensifying under the current government and civil-rights leaders.
 
Let us settle for all time the question whether there is bias in the media.
Let us settle for all time the question whether there is bias in the media.
 
National Employee Freedom Week is a national effort to publicize employee rights to opt-out of union membership
National Employee Freedom Week is a national effort to publicize employee rights to opt-out of union membership
 
The prosecution of Hillary Clinton now lies in the hands of the American Voter. Time to say "Enough Corruption!"
 
The Department of Education recently proposed new regulations to punish colleges that attract students with misleading claims.
The Department of Education recently proposed new regulations to punish colleges that attract students with misleading claims.
 
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange implied in an interview that a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer was the source of a trove of damaging emails the rogue website posted just days before the party's convention
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange implied in an interview that a murdered Democratic National Committee staffer was the source of a trove of damaging emails the rogue website posted just days before the party's convention
 
Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
 
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.
 
Dozens of U.S. intelligence analysts formally filed complaints that their honest intelligence evaluations regarding the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaida's branch Al Nusra Front in Syria were altered by superiors to prop up President Barack Obama's false proclamations
Dozens of U.S. intelligence analysts formally filed complaints that their honest intelligence evaluations regarding the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaida's branch Al Nusra Front in Syria were altered by superiors to prop up President Barack Obama's false proclamations
 
Does Donald J. Trump truly have the temperament to be President of these States United?
Does Donald J. Trump truly have the temperament to be President of these States United?
 
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
 
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.
 
A top election law adviser to legislative leaders suggests the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts could have a decision fairly quickly on whether to delay an order by an appeals court striking down North Carolina's voter ID law
A top election law adviser to legislative leaders suggests the U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts could have a decision fairly quickly on whether to delay an order by an appeals court striking down North Carolina's voter ID law
 
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.
 
In a typical week, I get four or five inquiries from media relating to some higher education issue
In a typical week, I get four or five inquiries from media relating to some higher education issue
 
Unlike tenure contract provisions, magistrate raises are based on service time and can be suspended by NCGA.
Unlike tenure contract provisions, magistrate raises are based on service time and can be suspended by NCGA.
 
The Obama administration, including his top diplomat, all appear to have a serious misinterpretation of the diplomatic concept known as "outreach" when it comes to the Muslim world.
The Obama administration, including his top diplomat, all appear to have a serious misinterpretation of the diplomatic concept known as "outreach" when it comes to the Muslim world.
 
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