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In Mississippi, when incumbent US senator Thad Cochran appeared to be going down in flames to Tea Party candidate Chris McDaniel, GOP establishment types sold their souls and threw in with Democrats to fend off the conservative hordes.
In Mississippi, when incumbent US senator Thad Cochran appeared to be going down in flames to Tea Party candidate Chris McDaniel, GOP establishment types sold their souls and threw in with Democrats to fend off the conservative hordes.
 
Now we live in an age, where the running joke of what is so 'uncool' are the 'Old White Men' that once ran this country.
Now we live in an age, where the running joke of what is so 'uncool' are the 'Old White Men' that once ran this country.
 
I'm told that while there is no firmly established gift tradition for a 28th anniversary, the modern practice is to signify the event with an orchid.
I'm told that while there is no firmly established gift tradition for a 28th anniversary, the modern practice is to signify the event with an orchid.
 
This week, the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank located in D.C., released a new report on educational productivity. This study attempts to gauge the effectiveness of school district spending, that is, "bang for the buck."
This week, the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank located in D.C., released a new report on educational productivity. This study attempts to gauge the effectiveness of school district spending, that is, "bang for the buck."
 
I have deep sympathy for you commissioners for the situation you now find yourselves in.
 
An anonymous complaint and student petition to oust the president of Martin Community College roused a mini-eruption at the close of last month. The complaint, a 10-page email titled "The Crisis State of Martin Community College," made the news in Greenville - the nearest major city to the...
An anonymous complaint and student petition to oust the president of Martin Community College roused a mini-eruption at the close of last month. The complaint, a 10-page email titled "The Crisis State of Martin Community College," made the news in Greenville - the nearest major city to the...
 
They call this time of year the "dog days" of summer, long days filled with heat and humidity. When our legislature is still in session lawmakers get dog-tired, resulting in a lot of barking due to short tempers.
They call this time of year the "dog days" of summer, long days filled with heat and humidity. When our legislature is still in session lawmakers get dog-tired, resulting in a lot of barking due to short tempers.
 
Here we go again. The conservatives (read Republicans) are taking a beating again.
Here we go again. The conservatives (read Republicans) are taking a beating again.
 
I've long believed that governors or other former executives make the best presidents. Although several of my favorite occupants of the White House had legislative or congressional experience, as well, each served either as a governor, an administrative official, or a military commander prior to bec
I've long believed that governors or other former executives make the best presidents. Although several of my favorite occupants of the White House had legislative or congressional experience, as well, each served either as a governor, an administrative official, or a military commander prior to bec
 
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
Many American colleges and universities are in the thrall of “diversity,” but none more so than my institution, the University of Wisconsin.
 
This is an excellent post at the Bloomberg View blog by Megan McArdle explaining why the left and the right view the outcome of the Hobby Lobby case so very differently. She argues that part of it has to do with each side's view of religion...
This is an excellent post at the Bloomberg View blog by Megan McArdle explaining why the left and the right view the outcome of the Hobby Lobby case so very differently. She argues that part of it has to do with each side's view of religion...
 
On June 26, in McCullen v. Coakley, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law requiring pro-life activists to stay outside a 35-foot “buffer zone” around abortion clinics.
On June 26, in McCullen v. Coakley, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously struck down a Massachusetts law requiring pro-life activists to stay outside a 35-foot “buffer zone” around abortion clinics.
 
Medicaid is trying to break North Carolina's economy. It's an out-of-control mess.
 
North Carolina lawmakers should "make history" by becoming the first legislative body to repeal a state tax targeting electronic cigarettes.
North Carolina lawmakers should "make history" by becoming the first legislative body to repeal a state tax targeting electronic cigarettes.
 
Over the last few weeks we have published stories about Flanders Filters, a local manufacturing firm located in Beaufort County. The most recent story was about a change of management leadership at Flanders.
Over the last few weeks we have published stories about Flanders Filters, a local manufacturing firm located in Beaufort County. The most recent story was about a change of management leadership at Flanders.
 
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 long sacrosanct pedagogical principle is that group projects and small group learning are indispensable to learning.
A long sacrosanct pedagogical principle is that group projects and small group learning are indispensable to learning.
 
Every person in Beaufort County (or North Carolina for that matter) who is interested in public education should have been at the Conservative Republicans Club Thursday (7-10-14) night.
Every person in Beaufort County (or North Carolina for that matter) who is interested in public education should have been at the Conservative Republicans Club Thursday (7-10-14) night.
 
Governor Pat McCrory's admonition for people not to put on their "stupid hat" during Hurricane Arthur was easily understood, timely and right on target.
Governor Pat McCrory's admonition for people not to put on their "stupid hat" during Hurricane Arthur was easily understood, timely and right on target.
 
Two weeks after the start of the 2014-15 fiscal year, the North Carolina House and Senate still haven't reached an agreement on adjusting the state budget.
Two weeks after the start of the 2014-15 fiscal year, the North Carolina House and Senate still haven't reached an agreement on adjusting the state budget.
 
We've heard from a lot of people saying they might just not vote in November - thanks to some sorry choices on the ballot for the US Senate, Congress, and other offices.
We've heard from a lot of people saying they might just not vote in November - thanks to some sorry choices on the ballot for the US Senate, Congress, and other offices.
 
Standardized testing for public school students concluded last month, but the debate about the state's accountability system continues.
Standardized testing for public school students concluded last month, but the debate about the state's accountability system continues.
 
Last year's state tax reform lowered income tax rates for all working North Carolinians.
 
Opponents say a tax on plastic bags being explored by the Raleigh City Council would be "extraordinarily regressive," could cost consumers $1.8 million annually, would not help the environment, and may be unconstitutional.
Opponents say a tax on plastic bags being explored by the Raleigh City Council would be "extraordinarily regressive," could cost consumers $1.8 million annually, would not help the environment, and may be unconstitutional.
 
When 26-year old Baptist minister and North Carolinian James Archibald Campbell founded Buies Creek Academy in 1887, the inaugural class consisted of just 16 students packed into a small church.
When 26-year old Baptist minister and North Carolinian James Archibald Campbell founded Buies Creek Academy in 1887, the inaugural class consisted of just 16 students packed into a small church.
 
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.
 
Before an entrepreneur considers whether to expand his business or move to a new location, he typically goes through a checklist that includes most, if not all, of these items...
Before an entrepreneur considers whether to expand his business or move to a new location, he typically goes through a checklist that includes most, if not all, of these items...
 
"Basically," does Al Klemm know what he's talking about?
 
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.
 
Dean Baker is an economist who co-directs a left-wing group in Washington called the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Liberal groups in North Carolina and elsewhere often cite Baker as an authority on the effects of public policy on economic growth.
Dean Baker is an economist who co-directs a left-wing group in Washington called the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Liberal groups in North Carolina and elsewhere often cite Baker as an authority on the effects of public policy on economic growth.
 
In budget reconciliation talks, the Senate has backed away from their insistence on dropping teacher tenure in exchange for pay raises.
In budget reconciliation talks, the Senate has backed away from their insistence on dropping teacher tenure in exchange for pay raises.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court is supposed to uphold the U.S. Constitution's limits on the federal government's powers.
The U.S. Supreme Court is supposed to uphold the U.S. Constitution's limits on the federal government's powers.
 
Mr. American Idol got a rather warm welcome this morning in conservative Moore County on WEEB radio's morning show.
Mr. American Idol got a rather warm welcome this morning in conservative Moore County on WEEB radio's morning show.
 
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.
 
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