Editorials | Eastern NC Now

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
90.52% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
8.62% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
0.86% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD3
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Editorials  

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

HbAD0


School choice would continue its growth trajectory in North Carolina under a budget passed by the House April 6 in a bipartisan vote of 78 to 38.
School choice would continue its growth trajectory in North Carolina under a budget passed by the House April 6 in a bipartisan vote of 78 to 38.
 
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called for lawmakers to take drastic action in favor of a renewable energy transition, including the seizure of private property to make more land available for solar and wind farms.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon called for lawmakers to take drastic action in favor of a renewable energy transition, including the seizure of private property to make more land available for solar and wind farms.
 
A local father has run into a problem familiar to other dads across the country, as by the time he had finished installing a new car seat for his young child, the child had already outgrown it.
A local father has run into a problem familiar to other dads across the country, as by the time he had finished installing a new car seat for his young child, the child had already outgrown it.
 
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) escalated his investigation into the Manhattan district attorney with a subpoena on Thursday.
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) escalated his investigation into the Manhattan district attorney with a subpoena on Thursday.
 
A loud heckler disrupted a recent event featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), shouting at her and calling her a “warmonger” and a “sad old drunk” before security had him removed from the venue.
A loud heckler disrupted a recent event featuring former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), shouting at her and calling her a “warmonger” and a “sad old drunk” before security had him removed from the venue.
 
The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
The new proposed tax cut schedule would lower the personal income tax rate to 2.49% after 2026.
 
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, defying threats from China attempting to pressure and internationally isolate the island from the Chinese Communist Party rule.
U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in California on Wednesday, defying threats from China attempting to pressure and internationally isolate the island from the Chinese Communist Party rule.
 
Deep in the Amazon jungle, a group of progressive Christian missionaries is hard at work spreading the good news of alternative lifestyles to unreached native tribes. The missionaries hope their efforts will bear fruit as they introduce some gay stuff to previously untouched civilizations.
Deep in the Amazon jungle, a group of progressive Christian missionaries is hard at work spreading the good news of alternative lifestyles to unreached native tribes. The missionaries hope their efforts will bear fruit as they introduce some gay stuff to previously untouched civilizations.
 
Former Vice President Mike Pence will forego appealing a federal court order that requires him to testify before a grand jury investigating the actions of former President Donald Trump in the weeks leading up to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Former Vice President Mike Pence will forego appealing a federal court order that requires him to testify before a grand jury investigating the actions of former President Donald Trump in the weeks leading up to the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
 
“Yellowstone” stars admitted that they’re in the dark as to the future of Kevin Costner on the hit show – and they confirmed that the actors haven’t even started filming for the rest of season 5, which is due out this summer.
“Yellowstone” stars admitted that they’re in the dark as to the future of Kevin Costner on the hit show – and they confirmed that the actors haven’t even started filming for the rest of season 5, which is due out this summer.
 
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
Parents fighting diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities at a Charlotte private school are asking the N.C. Supreme Court to take their case.
 
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has written to officials in China requesting Beijing’s help in stemming the flow of fentanyl into Mexico.
 
Leftist Democrat Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said Wednesday that the U.S. needs amnesty for millions of illegal aliens because they do things such as clean our homes and pick our food. Without them, America would be doomed, she argued.
Leftist Democrat Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said Wednesday that the U.S. needs amnesty for millions of illegal aliens because they do things such as clean our homes and pick our food. Without them, America would be doomed, she argued.
 
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
The news of Rep. Tricia Cotham, Mecklenburg County, changing her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican has sent shockwaves throughout the North Carolina politics, even making national headlines.
 
Law enforcement officials in Colorado have arrested a transgender individual with a communist manifesto for allegedly planning mass shootings at schools and churches in the area.
Law enforcement officials in Colorado have arrested a transgender individual with a communist manifesto for allegedly planning mass shootings at schools and churches in the area.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a rousing message during a speech in Michigan Thursday morning about the importance of Republicans getting rid of a culture of losing that he says the party has experienced in recent years.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivered a rousing message during a speech in Michigan Thursday morning about the importance of Republicans getting rid of a culture of losing that he says the party has experienced in recent years.
 
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
On Wednesday morning, Republican leaders announced that Rep. Tricia Cotham, a longtime Democrat from Mecklenburg County, is joining the North Carolina Republican Party.
 
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed transgender ideology this week when asked about ongoing controversies involving the hot-button topic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slammed transgender ideology this week when asked about ongoing controversies involving the hot-button topic.
 
It's about money: $4.6 billion in cash. But it's also about the role this company should play in our state.
It's about money: $4.6 billion in cash. But it's also about the role this company should play in our state.
 
SpaceX’s new rocket exploded minutes after leaving the launch pad on Thursday, sending the fiery remnants hurtling back to Earth.
SpaceX’s new rocket exploded minutes after leaving the launch pad on Thursday, sending the fiery remnants hurtling back to Earth.
 
The Department of Defense is taking unprecedented steps to secure the Pentagon after a massive intel leak put lives in danger around the world. According to sources, officials are hoping they've seen the last of damaging security breaches thanks to their brand-new Ring doorbell.
The Department of Defense is taking unprecedented steps to secure the Pentagon after a massive intel leak put lives in danger around the world. According to sources, officials are hoping they've seen the last of damaging security breaches thanks to their brand-new Ring doorbell.
 
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that President Joe Biden will successfully lessen the impact of surprise oil production cuts from OPEC on gas prices.
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre claimed that President Joe Biden will successfully lessen the impact of surprise oil production cuts from OPEC on gas prices.
 
It looks like even the Oakland Athletics are joining the mass exodus of Californians fleeing for a better life.
It looks like even the Oakland Athletics are joining the mass exodus of Californians fleeing for a better life.
 
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
 
NC House of Reps on Tues. will consider several bills designed to open up school choice for families
NC House of Reps on Tues. will consider several bills designed to open up school choice for families
 
Former President Donald Trump scored another endorsement from a U.S. senator after he arrived in New York to be arraigned on criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump scored another endorsement from a U.S. senator after he arrived in New York to be arraigned on criminal charges.
 
With controversy swirling around Disney's The Little Mermaid reboot and plans to rework the song "Kiss The Girl" to include lyrics about consent, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle released a statement applauding the changes.
With controversy swirling around Disney's The Little Mermaid reboot and plans to rework the song "Kiss The Girl" to include lyrics about consent, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle released a statement applauding the changes.
 
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other senior executives at the social media firm are spending “most” of their time on various initiatives related to artificial intelligence, according to the company’s chief technology officer.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other senior executives at the social media firm are spending “most” of their time on various initiatives related to artificial intelligence, according to the company’s chief technology officer.
 
Flying aboard Air Force One is pretty cool. I did it hundreds of times.
 
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
The North Carolina House Elections Committee passed a bill April 4 that would shore up election rules headed into the 2024 general election.
 
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
King Charles is busy preparing for his coronation in a few weeks, which will include a cross containing shards of wood from the cross that’s believed to have been used to crucify Jesus Christ.
 
First Lady Jill Biden got blocked by the entire team when she attempted to make a pregame visit to the NCAA women’s basketball championship team — Louisiana State University — and she only had her husband to blame.
First Lady Jill Biden got blocked by the entire team when she attempted to make a pregame visit to the NCAA women’s basketball championship team — Louisiana State University — and she only had her husband to blame.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a Charlotte police officer's attempt to claim qualified immunity in a lawsuit linked to her fatal shooting of Danquirs Franklin in 2019.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD1

 
 
Back to Top