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Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have had it rough. Charlotte got the -- ahem -- privilege of hosting the Low-Information Traveling Circus (a/k/a the DNC) this past year.
Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have had it rough. Charlotte got the -- ahem -- privilege of hosting the Low-Information Traveling Circus (a/k/a the DNC) this past year.
 
In a surprise, and some would say "underhanded," move four members of the Beaufort County Commission voted February 14, 2013 to build a new jail in the Industrial Park several miles outside downtown Washington.
In a surprise, and some would say "underhanded," move four members of the Beaufort County Commission voted February 14, 2013 to build a new jail in the Industrial Park several miles outside downtown Washington.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court case known as Citizens United has had a major impact on American politics in recent years. Will the high court's decision in that case stand in the years ahead? John Samples, director of the Center for...
The U.S. Supreme Court case known as Citizens United has had a major impact on American politics in recent years. Will the high court's decision in that case stand in the years ahead? John Samples, director of the Center for...
 
There was once a time in America when the exploits of NASA was a national ambition - Democrat, Republican - it did not matter.
There was once a time in America when the exploits of NASA was a national ambition - Democrat, Republican - it did not matter.
 
This is partly because I helped my nine younger siblings through the college process, from application to graduation, but also because I've spent much of my own life in various colleges and universities, either as a student (I have a B.A., M.A., and a Ph.D.), a teacher, or as a...
This is partly because I helped my nine younger siblings through the college process, from application to graduation, but also because I've spent much of my own life in various colleges and universities, either as a student (I have a B.A., M.A., and a Ph.D.), a teacher, or as a...
 
Last November North Carolina voted for change. We are certainly getting it. At the current pace and expectations state government will undergo the biggest changes most of us have seen.
Last November North Carolina voted for change. We are certainly getting it. At the current pace and expectations state government will undergo the biggest changes most of us have seen.
 
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
This week's Bad Bill of the Week is a repeat offender. House Bill 100 Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Days, sponsored by Reps. Alma Adams (D-Guilford) and Larry Hall (D-Durham), would criminalize voluntary work agreements between workers and employers.
 
The mainstream media and The White House are warning of a coming apocalypse brought on by "draconian" spending cuts in the budget sequester that is to kick in on March 1.
The mainstream media and The White House are warning of a coming apocalypse brought on by "draconian" spending cuts in the budget sequester that is to kick in on March 1.
 
What were you doing the Friday before Christmas? Many of us were buying last-minute gifts, embarking on trips to visit family and friends, or making other preparations for the holiday season.
What were you doing the Friday before Christmas? Many of us were buying last-minute gifts, embarking on trips to visit family and friends, or making other preparations for the holiday season.
 
It's been weeks since children developed their wish lists, and they are about to find out if Santa has brought what they asked for. We here at the Pope Center have put together our own wish list...
It's been weeks since children developed their wish lists, and they are about to find out if Santa has brought what they asked for. We here at the Pope Center have put together our own wish list...
 
Is he "the centrist mayor of North Carolina's largest city who campaigned as someone able to work across party lines?
Is he "the centrist mayor of North Carolina's largest city who campaigned as someone able to work across party lines?
 
In a blatantly partisan move, the staff of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) successfully subverted state law to facilitate online voter registration in North Carolina by the 2012 Barack Obama campaign.
In a blatantly partisan move, the staff of the North Carolina State Board of Elections (SBE) successfully subverted state law to facilitate online voter registration in North Carolina by the 2012 Barack Obama campaign.
 
Gov. Pat McCrory is expected to sign soon legislation that says no to implementing the federal health care law's most costly provisions -- a state-run insurance exchange and Medicaid expansion--and rightly so.
Gov. Pat McCrory is expected to sign soon legislation that says no to implementing the federal health care law's most costly provisions -- a state-run insurance exchange and Medicaid expansion--and rightly so.
 
North Carolina's Customized Training Program, run by the state's community colleges, has come under fire lately. Some prominent critics contend that it is -- at least in part -- a wasteful way to promote economic development in the state.
North Carolina's Customized Training Program, run by the state's community colleges, has come under fire lately. Some prominent critics contend that it is -- at least in part -- a wasteful way to promote economic development in the state.
 
Many campuses in the UNC system have a hunger for additional students. Administrators want their schools to grow, and, historically, specific state appropriations geared to growth have helped them do it.
Many campuses in the UNC system have a hunger for additional students. Administrators want their schools to grow, and, historically, specific state appropriations geared to growth have helped them do it.
 
Furious that Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led legislature has turned down the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, Democratic lawmakers, liberal scholars, and left-wing activists have resorted to insults, illusions, and illogical arguments to express their indignation.
Furious that Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led legislature has turned down the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion, Democratic lawmakers, liberal scholars, and left-wing activists have resorted to insults, illusions, and illogical arguments to express their indignation.
 
Let's count all of the various state law enforcement authorities we have here in North Carolina.
Let's count all of the various state law enforcement authorities we have here in North Carolina.
 
It's time for North Carolina and federal leaders to develop healthy skepticism about large-scale government-run pre-kindergarten education in schools - because there's mounting evidence that the programs do little or no good.
It's time for North Carolina and federal leaders to develop healthy skepticism about large-scale government-run pre-kindergarten education in schools - because there's mounting evidence that the programs do little or no good.
 
A recent edition of the estimable journal Perspectives on Psychological Science (September 2012) ran something you almost never see in academic literature: an exploration of political bias in academe.
A recent edition of the estimable journal Perspectives on Psychological Science (September 2012) ran something you almost never see in academic literature: an exploration of political bias in academe.
 
North Carolina's lackluster economy is the top political issue. Voters who pay scant attention to legislative sessions and partisan dust-ups in Raleigh view state leaders primarily through the economic lens.
North Carolina's lackluster economy is the top political issue. Voters who pay scant attention to legislative sessions and partisan dust-ups in Raleigh view state leaders primarily through the economic lens.
 
The Hospitality and Food Management (HFM) program utilizes student-centered pedagogy that is derived from research and experientially executed. Theory formation and testing is executed in...
The Hospitality and Food Management (HFM) program utilizes student-centered pedagogy that is derived from research and experientially executed. Theory formation and testing is executed in...
 
Nothing bristles dedicated conservatives like the word 'amnesty' tossed around while Congress debates immigration reform.
Nothing bristles dedicated conservatives like the word 'amnesty' tossed around while Congress debates immigration reform.
 
A few years ago, the country became aware of a "bubble" building in higher education, as it had in housing.
A few years ago, the country became aware of a "bubble" building in higher education, as it had in housing.
 
It appears that you merely have to spout lefty talking points in order to be quoted verbatim and cooed over by WRAL or The McClatchy Gang.
It appears that you merely have to spout lefty talking points in order to be quoted verbatim and cooed over by WRAL or The McClatchy Gang.
 
This is the first in a series that analyzes the Jail Study done by Todd B. Davis, Sr. with Moseley Architects.
 
The Charlotte area is riding high in our fair state capital these days. The governor is a former mayor of The Queen City.
The Charlotte area is riding high in our fair state capital these days. The governor is a former mayor of The Queen City.
 
Sellers of goods and services are motivated to do their best when they can make more money if they do a great job of satisfying their customers. On the other hand, very few will put forth their best when there is no extrinsic reward for doing so.
Sellers of goods and services are motivated to do their best when they can make more money if they do a great job of satisfying their customers. On the other hand, very few will put forth their best when there is no extrinsic reward for doing so.
 
North Carolina should break free of the so-called Common Core State Standards, which are tied to attempts to nationalize public school education requirements.
North Carolina should break free of the so-called Common Core State Standards, which are tied to attempts to nationalize public school education requirements.
 
That America needs a better-educated workforce has become today's honored wisdom, so what better measurement of progress than rising college graduation rates?
That America needs a better-educated workforce has become today's honored wisdom, so what better measurement of progress than rising college graduation rates?
 
Conservatives and libertarians spend a lot of time talking about freedom: free markets, limited government, personal responsibility.
Conservatives and libertarians spend a lot of time talking about freedom: free markets, limited government, personal responsibility.
 
Why do "some commissioners" want to build a jail that is three times as large as we need? Why do they want to move one of the largest county departments out of Washington?
Why do "some commissioners" want to build a jail that is three times as large as we need? Why do they want to move one of the largest county departments out of Washington?
 
Now that the General Assembly has made it clear North Carolina will not set up state insurance exchanges or expand Medicaid under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, I'm going to remind Carolina Journal readers what they know about the complicated issues involved that readers and viewers of...
Now that the General Assembly has made it clear North Carolina will not set up state insurance exchanges or expand Medicaid under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, I'm going to remind Carolina Journal readers what they know about the complicated issues involved that readers and viewers of...
 
Diversity, as commonly used by government, academia, and industry, has become so normalized that we are all expected to embrace it unquestioningly.
Diversity, as commonly used by government, academia, and industry, has become so normalized that we are all expected to embrace it unquestioningly.
 
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
There's just something about Asheville and boobs. The other day, we get the big boob himself from DC in town.
 
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