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Republican Governor Pat McCrory and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper are both opponents of excessive and duplicative standardized testing. Surveys suggest that parents, teachers, and administrators believe that "over-testing" is a problem
Republican Governor Pat McCrory and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Roy Cooper are both opponents of excessive and duplicative standardized testing. Surveys suggest that parents, teachers, and administrators believe that "over-testing" is a problem
 
Last month I looked at Hillary Clinton’s higher education proposals in this Clarion Call, and found nothing to praise in them. They merely deepen the already ruinous federal involvement in subsidizing college.
Last month I looked at Hillary Clinton’s higher education proposals in this Clarion Call, and found nothing to praise in them. They merely deepen the already ruinous federal involvement in subsidizing college.
 
The mainstream media and pundits on both sides of the aisle focus an extraordinary amount of time and energy examining public school funding
The mainstream media and pundits on both sides of the aisle focus an extraordinary amount of time and energy examining public school funding
 
Politics is on many people's minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic
Politics is on many people's minds this year, so this is a good time to write about that topic
 
This short article is intended to alert the reader to the importance of the Tenth Amendment and hopefully inspire him or her to join the Tenth Amendment Movement and help bring government power back to the States
This short article is intended to alert the reader to the importance of the Tenth Amendment and hopefully inspire him or her to join the Tenth Amendment Movement and help bring government power back to the States
 
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
"America has a heart problem," proclaimed Reverend William Barber at the recent Democratic National Convention. Combining the words and style of an old-time revivalist with a modern-day prophet, Barber stirred the audience and reverberated across America
 
Despite the claims of some, North Carolina is not a "net exporter of teachers."
Despite the claims of some, North Carolina is not a "net exporter of teachers."
 
A 27-year-old man who worked for the Democratic National Committee was shot and killed as he walked home early Sunday in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., police and his family said.
A 27-year-old man who worked for the Democratic National Committee was shot and killed as he walked home early Sunday in the Bloomingdale neighborhood of Northwest Washington, D.C., police and his family said.
 
After two week of nonstop convention coverage, I thought a brief bit of informative levity would be in order.
After two week of nonstop convention coverage, I thought a brief bit of informative levity would be in order.
 
Teacher education will be a hot-button issue in North Carolina's gubernatorial race this year. Democrats accuse Republicans of disrespecting the teaching profession and thus discouraging college-bound students from pursuing education as a course of study
Teacher education will be a hot-button issue in North Carolina's gubernatorial race this year. Democrats accuse Republicans of disrespecting the teaching profession and thus discouraging college-bound students from pursuing education as a course of study
 
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
I've written before about two N.C. redistricting cases - Harris v. McCrory and Covington v. North Carolina - both from the U.S. District Court for North Carolina's Middle District
 
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
A letter dated July 22, sent by nine Democratic U.S. senators to John Locke Foundation President and CEO Kory Swanson and the heads of 21 other free-market public-policy organizations, restated accusations that the groups are part of a “web of denial” about the role of human activity in climate chan
 
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, will openly admit he is the ultimate skeptic
 
American Anthropological Association (AAA) passed a resolution calling for the association to boycott Israeli academic institutions as punishment for the Israeli state’s Palestinian policy.
American Anthropological Association (AAA) passed a resolution calling for the association to boycott Israeli academic institutions as punishment for the Israeli state’s Palestinian policy.
 
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
On July 22, the day after the National Basketball Association announced it would remove Charlotte as the host for its 2017 All-Star Game, the NCAA revealed a plan requiring all future host sites for NCAA-sponsored intercollegiate athletics to verify whether they are subject to “bathroom laws”
 
The Investment Advisory Committee that helps state Treasurer Janet Cowell develop the financial management strategy for state funds will meet this week to begin a process of developing ethics guidelines for its members that could include rules regarding insider trading and accepting gifts
The Investment Advisory Committee that helps state Treasurer Janet Cowell develop the financial management strategy for state funds will meet this week to begin a process of developing ethics guidelines for its members that could include rules regarding insider trading and accepting gifts
 
Most everywhere you go people repeat a familiar refrain. They can't vote for Trump and don't like Hillary, or vice versa. These are the two most unpopular presidential candidates since they started these polls
Most everywhere you go people repeat a familiar refrain. They can't vote for Trump and don't like Hillary, or vice versa. These are the two most unpopular presidential candidates since they started these polls
 
Lieutenant General Michael Flynn (U.S. Army (Ret.), currently serving as the GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's top foreign policy adviser, told the crowd on Monday night's GOP convention opening that the presumptive Republican nominee will "keep us safe."
Lieutenant General Michael Flynn (U.S. Army (Ret.), currently serving as the GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's top foreign policy adviser, told the crowd on Monday night's GOP convention opening that the presumptive Republican nominee will "keep us safe."
 
In a deliberate, calculated act of racism, a black man ambushed and gunned down five Dallas police officers and injured seven more. I watched on TV how the police community and concerned citizens responded.
In a deliberate, calculated act of racism, a black man ambushed and gunned down five Dallas police officers and injured seven more. I watched on TV how the police community and concerned citizens responded.
 
Even though N.C. legislators left Raleigh on July 1, much earlier than in recent memory, the General Assembly had enough time to enact positive policy reforms
Even though N.C. legislators left Raleigh on July 1, much earlier than in recent memory, the General Assembly had enough time to enact positive policy reforms
 
In this highly charged political year, it's important to keep in mind that most North Carolinians, like most Americans, have been dissatisfied most of the time during the administrations of both Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush
In this highly charged political year, it's important to keep in mind that most North Carolinians, like most Americans, have been dissatisfied most of the time during the administrations of both Democratic President Barack Obama and his Republican predecessor, George W. Bush
 
The N.C. General Assembly's 2016-17 short session is over, the legislature has adjourned, and everyone is back in his or her district - either planning retirement or campaigning
The N.C. General Assembly's 2016-17 short session is over, the legislature has adjourned, and everyone is back in his or her district - either planning retirement or campaigning
 
In 2013, North Carolina stopped giving automatic pay raises to public school teachers who earn master's degrees
In 2013, North Carolina stopped giving automatic pay raises to public school teachers who earn master's degrees
 
With the events occurring last week in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Republican National Convention and then this week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the Democrat's already controversial convention
With the events occurring last week in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Republican National Convention and then this week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the Democrat's already controversial convention
 
In 2014, North Carolina State University became the new home for PowerAmerica, a $140 million dollar project aimed at promoting research in the advanced electronics industry. Just two years later, NC State is back in the headlines, this time with a focus on energy
In 2014, North Carolina State University became the new home for PowerAmerica, a $140 million dollar project aimed at promoting research in the advanced electronics industry. Just two years later, NC State is back in the headlines, this time with a focus on energy
 
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
The future for our state and the nation will be determined by the 2016 elections and North Carolina voters will have a big voice on both levels
 
Hamilton College has for years had an open curriculum, allowing students the freedom to shape their education as they think best. Whether that's a good idea is debatable, but the college is about to move in the opposite direction by instituting a "diversity requirement" for all students
Hamilton College has for years had an open curriculum, allowing students the freedom to shape their education as they think best. Whether that's a good idea is debatable, but the college is about to move in the opposite direction by instituting a "diversity requirement" for all students
 
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the NBA's decision to move the league's men's All-Star Game from Charlotte to another city because of North Carolina's law
The following quote may be attributed to Alliance Defending Freedom Legal Counsel Kellie Fiedorek regarding the NBA's decision to move the league's men's All-Star Game from Charlotte to another city because of North Carolina's law
 
The cop-killing gunman, 29-year-old Gavin Long - who ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving three law enforcement officers dead and another three wounded on Sunday morning
The cop-killing gunman, 29-year-old Gavin Long - who ambushed police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, leaving three law enforcement officers dead and another three wounded on Sunday morning
 
To those who are serious about preventing the federal government from coming after our Second Amendment rights, please read and take note.....
To those who are serious about preventing the federal government from coming after our Second Amendment rights, please read and take note.....
 
The North Carolina Community College System's new president, James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, says that his first 90 days in office will be filled with homework and field trips as he learns about interests and needs of the NCCCS
The North Carolina Community College System's new president, James C. "Jimmie" Williamson, says that his first 90 days in office will be filled with homework and field trips as he learns about interests and needs of the NCCCS
 
In the past year, 136 young Black men have been killed in confrontations with police
 
I am about to begin my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I recently attended college orientation.
I am about to begin my freshman year at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and I recently attended college orientation.
 
The U.S. news media should take lessons on journalism from Julian Assange's Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton coverage and give credit where credit is due to the real whistleblower of DNC corruption, Republican presidential hopeful Donald J. Trump
The U.S. news media should take lessons on journalism from Julian Assange's Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton coverage and give credit where credit is due to the real whistleblower of DNC corruption, Republican presidential hopeful Donald J. Trump
 
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