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If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
If you thought this year's US Senate race was going to be fun, wait til you see how our local congressional race may be shaping up.
 
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
People of all political persuasions have identified significant problems plaguing the American system of higher education. President Obama outlined some reform ideas during a back-to-school tour of New York and Pennsylvania colleges. But Ohio University economist Richard Vedder, director of the...
 
Technological change has made online coursework very competitive with the traditional means of teaching. Will it lead to dramatic change in college, or have only a minor impact? Consider the analogy to music.
Technological change has made online coursework very competitive with the traditional means of teaching. Will it lead to dramatic change in college, or have only a minor impact? Consider the analogy to music.
 
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
Boy, how things change. One of the missions of the NAACP's founders was to protect the integrity of elections and people's right to vote.
 
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
Government should stop funding colleges and universities simply on the basis of butts in seats. Instead, it should reward high performance and the preparation of graduates for good-paying jobs.
 
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 September, craft brewers and beer distributors were knocking heads over state regulations some viewed as favoring the interests of large beer distributors over these small brewers.
In September, craft brewers and beer distributors were knocking heads over state regulations some viewed as favoring the interests of large beer distributors over these small brewers.
 
If I wanted to keep poor people poor, there are several government policies I would favor.
If I wanted to keep poor people poor, there are several government policies I would favor.
 
The Pope Center celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2013. Our organization was initially part of the John Locke Foundation, but became independent in 2003. One of our activities is researching problems in higher education and issuing findings and recommendations in major reports...
The Pope Center celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2013. Our organization was initially part of the John Locke Foundation, but became independent in 2003. One of our activities is researching problems in higher education and issuing findings and recommendations in major reports...
 
Instead of predicting what will occur in 2014, let us focus instead on 10 Tar Heel Megatrends that will shape the coming decade in North Carolina.
Instead of predicting what will occur in 2014, let us focus instead on 10 Tar Heel Megatrends that will shape the coming decade in North Carolina.
 
Political power tends to corrupt, absolute political power tends to corrupt absolutely.
Political power tends to corrupt, absolute political power tends to corrupt absolutely.
 
Recent headlines have called attention to the issue of state public school textbook funding. Partisans have tried to score political points with quotes like the following...
Recent headlines have called attention to the issue of state public school textbook funding. Partisans have tried to score political points with quotes like the following...
 
The Catawba Indian Nation's plan to build a $340 million casino/resort in Cleveland County would end the Eastern Band of Cherokees' gaming monopoly in North Carolina. First, the proposal must receive unprecedented federal approval in a case complicated by murky laws, allegations that campaign contri
The Catawba Indian Nation's plan to build a $340 million casino/resort in Cleveland County would end the Eastern Band of Cherokees' gaming monopoly in North Carolina. First, the proposal must receive unprecedented federal approval in a case complicated by murky laws, allegations that campaign contri
 
It's too bad that we have to turn to history books detailing events of generations long ago to appreciate principled American leaders.
It's too bad that we have to turn to history books detailing events of generations long ago to appreciate principled American leaders.
 
Mark Binker and Cullen Browder, writing at WRAL.com, have done what we think is a good job of identifying "five big political questions for 2014." We don't necessarily agree with the slant they take but the list is inarguable, we think.
Mark Binker and Cullen Browder, writing at WRAL.com, have done what we think is a good job of identifying "five big political questions for 2014." We don't necessarily agree with the slant they take but the list is inarguable, we think.
 
According to official government estimates, paying people not to work for extended periods of time is good for the economy, because it encourages consumer spending. This is an excellent reason why you should not take official government estimates all that seriously.
According to official government estimates, paying people not to work for extended periods of time is good for the economy, because it encourages consumer spending. This is an excellent reason why you should not take official government estimates all that seriously.
 
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
State House speaker and Senate candidate Thom Tillis likes to talk about what the General Assembly — under his leadership — has done to improve the business climate in the Tar Heel State.
 
Until about five years ago, few people said much about America's federal student loan system. There was no talk of a "crisis," and discussions about change were pretty much limited to tinkering around the edges.
Until about five years ago, few people said much about America's federal student loan system. There was no talk of a "crisis," and discussions about change were pretty much limited to tinkering around the edges.
 
One of my all-time favorite HBO series is ROME, starring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson.
One of my all-time favorite HBO series is ROME, starring Kevin McKidd and Ray Stevenson.
 
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
Even though Election Day 2014 is nearly 11 months away, the editors and staff of Carolina Journal already have begun reporting and offering analysis of key races across North Carolina.
 
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
Perhaps the most glaring weakness among American college students is their writing. Many enter college lacking the ability to put together even a single good paragraph - and graduate without much improvement. It has been that way for a long time.
 
It's interesting. It seemed as though every time an AP writer mentioned the Anointed One going to Hawaii for his Christmas vacation, they told us that Hawaii is his home state or that he was born there or both. Could that seemingly singular focus possibly be fueled by doubts??
It's interesting. It seemed as though every time an AP writer mentioned the Anointed One going to Hawaii for his Christmas vacation, they told us that Hawaii is his home state or that he was born there or both. Could that seemingly singular focus possibly be fueled by doubts??
 
During he October 7 Beaufort County Commissioners meeting , Hood Richardson made another motion seconded by Stan Deatherage to place a referendum for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial site on the ballot for the next general election in 2014.
During he October 7 Beaufort County Commissioners meeting , Hood Richardson made another motion seconded by Stan Deatherage to place a referendum for a new jail at the Chocowinity Industrial site on the ballot for the next general election in 2014.
 
At some schools, usually independent (not accepting federal dollars) and religious, students read old books, including Plato’s Republic.
At some schools, usually independent (not accepting federal dollars) and religious, students read old books, including Plato’s Republic.
 
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
The mainstream media and their lefty politico allies are perpetually hollering about "fairness" in the tax code.
 
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
Just last Sunday, December 8, 2013, I noticed the flags at the Beaufort County Court House flown at half-staff, and I naturally wondered why?
 
What high school curriculum best prepares a student for college? Which majors yield the highest-paying jobs? Does being held back in kindergarten ultimately help or hurt lifelong educational performance? A new data collection program may provide the necessary long-term information to...
What high school curriculum best prepares a student for college? Which majors yield the highest-paying jobs? Does being held back in kindergarten ultimately help or hurt lifelong educational performance? A new data collection program may provide the necessary long-term information to...
 
Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
 
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
What we know about North Carolina’s implementation of the Common Core State Standards has changed since the John Locke Foundation released 35 Questions About Common Core: Answers for North Carolinians in April 2013.
 
County Commissioners are the lowest ranking elected officials empowered to make laws and levy taxes. These are essentially the same things the big boys do in Raleigh and Washington.
County Commissioners are the lowest ranking elected officials empowered to make laws and levy taxes. These are essentially the same things the big boys do in Raleigh and Washington.
 
We're riding out 2013′s last gasps from The Haymaker's Watauga County outpost.
 
Big things were anticipated for higher education reform in 2013 - but the sizzle turned to fizzle in many cases. Landmark court decisions got pushed off for another year, bubbles didn't quite burst, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) did not take over vast swaths of the higher education...
Big things were anticipated for higher education reform in 2013 - but the sizzle turned to fizzle in many cases. Landmark court decisions got pushed off for another year, bubbles didn't quite burst, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) did not take over vast swaths of the higher education...
 
Back in 1988, Jesse Jackson thought he would make a political point at Christmastime. To those critical of a rising rate of out-of-wedlock births, Jackson was dismissal and argued that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus weren't middle-class. "I would remind them that Mary was an unwed mother engaged to an...
Back in 1988, Jesse Jackson thought he would make a political point at Christmastime. To those critical of a rising rate of out-of-wedlock births, Jackson was dismissal and argued that Mary, Joseph, and Jesus weren't middle-class. "I would remind them that Mary was an unwed mother engaged to an...
 
Traditionally, college students, whether at the community college level or at four-year universities, have been expected to earn a prescribed number of credit hours by attending 16-week courses over multiple semesters. Students' post-graduation "competency" is indicated by the fact that they...
Traditionally, college students, whether at the community college level or at four-year universities, have been expected to earn a prescribed number of credit hours by attending 16-week courses over multiple semesters. Students' post-graduation "competency" is indicated by the fact that they...
 
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