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Critics of North Carolina’s latest voter ID law want the N.C. Supreme Court to consider their lawsuit.
Critics of North Carolina’s latest voter ID law want the N.C. Supreme Court to consider their lawsuit.
 
My Locke colleague Brian Balfour has noted that Americans voted with their feet in 2021, moving away from higher-tax states to lower-tax states like North Carolina.
My Locke colleague Brian Balfour has noted that Americans voted with their feet in 2021, moving away from higher-tax states to lower-tax states like North Carolina.
 
Sneaky way for the govt. to get you in another data base
Sneaky way for the govt. to get you in another data base
 
The website of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a video this week depicting the Islamic Republic carrying out a simulated assassination strike on former President Donald Trump.
The website of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a video this week depicting the Islamic Republic carrying out a simulated assassination strike on former President Donald Trump.
 
Top U.S. and British scientists reportedly thought that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, likely escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China
Top U.S. and British scientists reportedly thought that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, likely escaped from a laboratory in Wuhan, China
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed state regulators’ ruling against a proposed solar energy plant for North Carolina.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has affirmed state regulators’ ruling against a proposed solar energy plant for North Carolina.
 
In conversations about record inflation, most people harken back to the Jimmy Carter era where annual price inflation growth surpassed 10%.
In conversations about record inflation, most people harken back to the Jimmy Carter era where annual price inflation growth surpassed 10%.
 
A school district in Michigan has not only canceled Halloween ahead of October 31, but also gone ahead and canceled Valentine’s Day, which is still four months away.
A school district in Michigan has not only canceled Halloween ahead of October 31, but also gone ahead and canceled Valentine’s Day, which is still four months away.
 
North Carolina set another record for new business creation in 2021.
North Carolina set another record for new business creation in 2021.
 
The first time crime really hit home for me was when a thug pointed a gun at a family member’s head while she was making an after-hours bank transaction.
The first time crime really hit home for me was when a thug pointed a gun at a family member’s head while she was making an after-hours bank transaction.
 
Nicholas Curry just wrapped up his first semester at Appalachian State University. It’s a moment to celebrate for any student, but for Nicholas, the victory is particularly meaningful.
Nicholas Curry just wrapped up his first semester at Appalachian State University. It’s a moment to celebrate for any student, but for Nicholas, the victory is particularly meaningful.
 
A leftist California politico who serves as co-president of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy mocked Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s statements on abortion by stating the concept of “equity” demands parents give up their children to the state.
A leftist California politico who serves as co-president of the Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy mocked Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s statements on abortion by stating the concept of “equity” demands parents give up their children to the state.
 
Lawyers supporting and opposing North Carolina’s new election maps will take their arguments to the N.C. Supreme Court on Feb. 2.
Lawyers supporting and opposing North Carolina’s new election maps will take their arguments to the N.C. Supreme Court on Feb. 2.
 
Macron's Minister of Education issued order while vacationing in Spain
Macron's Minister of Education issued order while vacationing in Spain
 
The Washington Post finally got around to covering the sexual assault allegations at a high school in Virginia, first revealed by The Daily Wire.
The Washington Post finally got around to covering the sexual assault allegations at a high school in Virginia, first revealed by The Daily Wire.
 
Omicron is spreading faster than Kudzu, especially among our children.
Omicron is spreading faster than Kudzu, especially among our children.
 
Military installations in North Carolina will benefit from the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, which U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, helped to push through Congress.
Military installations in North Carolina will benefit from the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, which U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, helped to push through Congress.
 
In 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper pledged $146.0 million in corporate welfare to 66 corporations. In 2020, amid shutting down and crippling small businesses with extreme executive orders, Cooper pledged $519.3 million in corporate giveaways to just 48 corporations.
In 2019, Gov. Roy Cooper pledged $146.0 million in corporate welfare to 66 corporations. In 2020, amid shutting down and crippling small businesses with extreme executive orders, Cooper pledged $519.3 million in corporate giveaways to just 48 corporations.
 
When you get right down to it, two years of COVID-19 and the government intrusion that has gone along with it, has led to what CNBC dubs a “winter of discontent.”
When you get right down to it, two years of COVID-19 and the government intrusion that has gone along with it, has led to what CNBC dubs a “winter of discontent.”
 
Many college campuses aren’t as hospitable to open inquiry and free expression as they should be. However, there is reason for hope.
Many college campuses aren’t as hospitable to open inquiry and free expression as they should be. However, there is reason for hope.
 
A majority of the state’s hospitals are reaping the benefits of tax-exempt status but come up short in providing adequate charity care to earn that designation — and they’re getting away with it.
A majority of the state’s hospitals are reaping the benefits of tax-exempt status but come up short in providing adequate charity care to earn that designation — and they’re getting away with it.
 
Securing up-to-date data on union membership changes has always been a challenge.
 
Former Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard slammed Democrat President Joe Biden on Wednesday for remarks that he made during a speech this week that were widely panned as divisive and anti-American by critics.
Former Democrat presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard slammed Democrat President Joe Biden on Wednesday for remarks that he made during a speech this week that were widely panned as divisive and anti-American by critics.
 
Kathleen Buhle, the ex-wife of Hunter Biden, is releasing a new book releasing dirt on the son of Democrat President Joe Biden, detailing his addictions, alleged affairs, and alleged abusive behavior.
Kathleen Buhle, the ex-wife of Hunter Biden, is releasing a new book releasing dirt on the son of Democrat President Joe Biden, detailing his addictions, alleged affairs, and alleged abusive behavior.
 
New analysis from the Tax Foundation finds that – surprise! – high-tax states lost population while low-tax states gained residents.
New analysis from the Tax Foundation finds that – surprise! – high-tax states lost population while low-tax states gained residents.
 
One of my resolutions for the new year is to spend less time being outraged by flame-throwers on social media and instead spend more time learning from the straight-talking pros.
One of my resolutions for the new year is to spend less time being outraged by flame-throwers on social media and instead spend more time learning from the straight-talking pros.
 
State Auditor Beth Wood is investigating the city of Goldsboro over possible mismanagement and misappropriation of funds.
State Auditor Beth Wood is investigating the city of Goldsboro over possible mismanagement and misappropriation of funds.
 
Comedian and “After Life” creator Ricky Gervais explained last week why award shows like the Golden Globes have become a point of contention with the general public: Most people are completely done with the “lecturing” and “virtue signaling,” especially from wealthy elites.
Comedian and “After Life” creator Ricky Gervais explained last week why award shows like the Golden Globes have become a point of contention with the general public: Most people are completely done with the “lecturing” and “virtue signaling,” especially from wealthy elites.
 
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
Given the enormity of the public and private investment in US higher education, of course we should evaluate its effectiveness. But, how?
 
I recently listened as a friend voiced frustration that she was not paid her worth. She believed that her occupation, in retail, was not as valued as it should be and that it was as worthy as any other employment.
I recently listened as a friend voiced frustration that she was not paid her worth. She believed that her occupation, in retail, was not as valued as it should be and that it was as worthy as any other employment.
 
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