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The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared that in a mere 18 years [exactly 18], all life on earth will be devastated by 127 [exactly 127] forms of "potentially irreversible" destruction.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared that in a mere 18 years [exactly 18], all life on earth will be devastated by 127 [exactly 127] forms of "potentially irreversible" destruction.
 
Legislative leaders argue there’s no good reason for the N.C. Supreme Court to step into a dispute now over $1.7 billion in court-ordered education funding.
Legislative leaders argue there’s no good reason for the N.C. Supreme Court to step into a dispute now over $1.7 billion in court-ordered education funding.
 
Joe Biden’s Army is committed to attracting “transgender” warriors and indoctrinating those who’ll serve with them.
Joe Biden’s Army is committed to attracting “transgender” warriors and indoctrinating those who’ll serve with them.
 
A private school in Washington D.C. that pushes social activism and charges roughly $40,000 per year for children in their kindergarten program held a march where the kindergartners carried protest signs and chanted “Black Lives Matter.”
A private school in Washington D.C. that pushes social activism and charges roughly $40,000 per year for children in their kindergarten program held a march where the kindergartners carried protest signs and chanted “Black Lives Matter.”
 
A new poll from a national advocacy group shows 72% of registered voters support the concept of school choice, a big leap from when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
A new poll from a national advocacy group shows 72% of registered voters support the concept of school choice, a big leap from when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
 
On Sunday, former national security adviser and retired General H.R. McMaster stated that China was planning for the “biggest land grab in history.”
On Sunday, former national security adviser and retired General H.R. McMaster stated that China was planning for the “biggest land grab in history.”
 
“Law enforcement officers have essentially been marginalized and demoralized and cast aside and encouraged not to enforce the law.”
“Law enforcement officers have essentially been marginalized and demoralized and cast aside and encouraged not to enforce the law.”
 
On Friday, following co-host Whoopi Goldberg’s incendiary comments about the Holocaust earlier in the week, “The View” co-host Sara Haines ripped people who felt that Goldberg’s two-week suspension from the show was insufficient punishment
On Friday, following co-host Whoopi Goldberg’s incendiary comments about the Holocaust earlier in the week, “The View” co-host Sara Haines ripped people who felt that Goldberg’s two-week suspension from the show was insufficient punishment
 
Earlier this week the State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced her office was seeking applicants to serve on a New 48- member Parent Advisory Commission to “elevate the voice of parents in students’ education.”
Earlier this week the State Superintendent Catherine Truitt announced her office was seeking applicants to serve on a New 48- member Parent Advisory Commission to “elevate the voice of parents in students’ education.”
 
On Feb. 14, 2022, on behalf of the John Locke Foundation, Jon Guze joined several legal scholars in submitting a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting review of a highly important Second Amendment case, Bianchi v. Frosh.
On Feb. 14, 2022, on behalf of the John Locke Foundation, Jon Guze joined several legal scholars in submitting a friend-of-the-court brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, requesting review of a highly important Second Amendment case, Bianchi v. Frosh.
 
The state auditor’s office found that Johnson County Sheriff Steve Bizzell bought vehicles and gas masks without obtaining the proper written quotes, in violation of the county’s purchasing policy.
The state auditor’s office found that Johnson County Sheriff Steve Bizzell bought vehicles and gas masks without obtaining the proper written quotes, in violation of the county’s purchasing policy.
 
Called on Russian military officers to arrest Putin as a war criminal
Called on Russian military officers to arrest Putin as a war criminal
 
This past week 99.1% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
This past week 99.1% of people in NC were estimated to pose no threat of passing along COVID-19 to anyone.
 
Racist messages were written on the door of a black female Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student, prompting protests at the school and calls for the accused – two white students – to be expelled.
Racist messages were written on the door of a black female Southern Illinois University Edwardsville student, prompting protests at the school and calls for the accused – two white students – to be expelled.
 
After the controversy surrounding GoFundMe’s decision to cancel the Freedom Convoy fundraiser, a new campaign was started on Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo, which had already raised more than $2 million within its first day.
After the controversy surrounding GoFundMe’s decision to cancel the Freedom Convoy fundraiser, a new campaign was started on Christian crowdfunding website GiveSendGo, which had already raised more than $2 million within its first day.
 
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams faced intense backlash this weekend after a photo surfaced of her being the only person in a room full of children who was not wearing a mask.
Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams faced intense backlash this weekend after a photo surfaced of her being the only person in a room full of children who was not wearing a mask.
 
Since 2015 North Carolina has netted more than 110,000 new residents per year, one of the fastest growing of all the states.
Since 2015 North Carolina has netted more than 110,000 new residents per year, one of the fastest growing of all the states.
 
Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan was slammed on Sunday for using the death of a former colleague of hers to call for censoring Joe Rogan on Spotify.
Washington Post columnist Margaret Sullivan was slammed on Sunday for using the death of a former colleague of hers to call for censoring Joe Rogan on Spotify.
 
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, discusses upcoming 2022 legislative priorities during an appearance at the John Locke Foundation’s 2022 Carolina Liberty Conference.
Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, discusses upcoming 2022 legislative priorities during an appearance at the John Locke Foundation’s 2022 Carolina Liberty Conference.
 
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek released a statement on Sunday announcing that the company would stand by podcast host Joe Rogan following an “n-word” controversy that Rogan apologized for late last week.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek released a statement on Sunday announcing that the company would stand by podcast host Joe Rogan following an “n-word” controversy that Rogan apologized for late last week.
 
Whoopi Goldberg is reportedly spending her suspension from ABC’s “The View” focusing on educating herself about the Holocaust after she falsely claimed that the Holocaust was not about race.
Whoopi Goldberg is reportedly spending her suspension from ABC’s “The View” focusing on educating herself about the Holocaust after she falsely claimed that the Holocaust was not about race.
 
Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ campaign claimed on Sunday that those who are attacking her for not wearing a mask in a room full of masked children were making a “false political attack.”
Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams’ campaign claimed on Sunday that those who are attacking her for not wearing a mask in a room full of masked children were making a “false political attack.”
 
'It reminds me of the Revolutionary War; I imagine this is what it must have been like. You just banded together and you did you what was needed.'
'It reminds me of the Revolutionary War; I imagine this is what it must have been like. You just banded together and you did you what was needed.'
 
In his forthcoming State of the Union speech, “President Biden will emphasize his efforts to curb inflation,”reads The Wall Street Journal.
In his forthcoming State of the Union speech, “President Biden will emphasize his efforts to curb inflation,”reads The Wall Street Journal.
 
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk responded late on Friday to GoFundMe canceling the Freedom Convoy fundraiser for truckers that are protesting vaccine mandates in Canada by posting a meme targeting the company.
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk responded late on Friday to GoFundMe canceling the Freedom Convoy fundraiser for truckers that are protesting vaccine mandates in Canada by posting a meme targeting the company.
 
smaller nation fought hard and prevented Soviet conquest
smaller nation fought hard and prevented Soviet conquest
 
Vice President Kamala Harris faced mockery online on Tuesday over an explanation that she gave on the radio about Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.
Vice President Kamala Harris faced mockery online on Tuesday over an explanation that she gave on the radio about Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.
 
A massive convoy of hundreds of Russian military vehicles was spotted on Sunday in satellite images that showed the vehicles moving toward the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.
A massive convoy of hundreds of Russian military vehicles was spotted on Sunday in satellite images that showed the vehicles moving toward the capital of Ukraine, Kyiv.
 
Russian vodka is no longer available in North Carolina.
 
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