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Democrats continue to wrangle the Build Back Better Act into a passable piece of legislation and will do “everything” they can to accomplish this before Christmas.
Democrats continue to wrangle the Build Back Better Act into a passable piece of legislation and will do “everything” they can to accomplish this before Christmas.
 
Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory is the preferred choice for the state’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, according to a Civitas Poll of likely GOP primary voters released Thursday, Jan. 13.
Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory is the preferred choice for the state’s U.S. Senate seat in 2022, according to a Civitas Poll of likely GOP primary voters released Thursday, Jan. 13.
 
Jewish students are being harmed by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff at universities across the country, according to a study from the conservative Heritage Foundation.
Jewish students are being harmed by diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) staff at universities across the country, according to a study from the conservative Heritage Foundation.
 
Whether it is filling up at the pump, paying more for goods and services, or not finding your favorite item on the grocery store shelves, there is no denying that inflation and supply chain issues have affected everyone in one way or another.
Whether it is filling up at the pump, paying more for goods and services, or not finding your favorite item on the grocery store shelves, there is no denying that inflation and supply chain issues have affected everyone in one way or another.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
The far-left NC Policy Watch just published a report on childhood poverty and hunger in North Carolina, co-authored by the controversial and hypocritical UNC law professor Gene Nichol.
The far-left NC Policy Watch just published a report on childhood poverty and hunger in North Carolina, co-authored by the controversial and hypocritical UNC law professor Gene Nichol.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Update on the “Usurper Four”… the Democrat justices that want to overrule millions of North Carolina voters.
 
The Left insists government is better poised than you to spend more of your hard-earned money.
The Left insists government is better poised than you to spend more of your hard-earned money.
 
Robert Durst, the descendent of a prominent New York real estate family who inadvertently confessed to murdering three people while using the bathroom when he was still wearing a wireless microphone for a documentary, has died. He was 78.
Robert Durst, the descendent of a prominent New York real estate family who inadvertently confessed to murdering three people while using the bathroom when he was still wearing a wireless microphone for a documentary, has died. He was 78.
 
As the summer season has ended, and the hot temperatures start to subside across Southern states, encouraging more people to be outside rather than inside together in the air-conditioning, the rate of COVID-19 infections in Florida has plunged so rapidly that it has the third-fasted descent in rates
As the summer season has ended, and the hot temperatures start to subside across Southern states, encouraging more people to be outside rather than inside together in the air-conditioning, the rate of COVID-19 infections in Florida has plunged so rapidly that it has the third-fasted descent in rates
 
Masking, politicized curricula, lack of opportunity and dissatisfaction with remote learning: these are some of the issues that have enraged and engaged parents in North Carolina and across the nation.
Masking, politicized curricula, lack of opportunity and dissatisfaction with remote learning: these are some of the issues that have enraged and engaged parents in North Carolina and across the nation.
 
Dr. Bob Luebke, senior fellow at the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, responds to a mainstream media attack against North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Dr. Bob Luebke, senior fellow at the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, responds to a mainstream media attack against North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program.
 
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Deputy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Ali Fadavi said during a recent interview that when the time is right, the Islamic Republic of Iran is planning to strike the United States
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Deputy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Ali Fadavi said during a recent interview that when the time is right, the Islamic Republic of Iran is planning to strike the United States
 
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses Critical Race Theory’s impact on American education.
Dr. Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, discusses Critical Race Theory’s impact on American education.
 
Critics of educational freedom increasingly use the threat of privatization to shine a negative spotlight on school choice programs.
Critics of educational freedom increasingly use the threat of privatization to shine a negative spotlight on school choice programs.
 
Brian Balfour, senior vice president of research at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the history of Critical Race Theory.
Brian Balfour, senior vice president of research at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the history of Critical Race Theory.
 
Slams corrupt Commission on Presidential Debates
Slams corrupt Commission on Presidential Debates
 
The New York City Council wants to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Even outgoing far-left Mayor Bill de Blasio is hesitant about taking this step
The New York City Council wants to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections. Even outgoing far-left Mayor Bill de Blasio is hesitant about taking this step
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give state officials the power to stop the U.S. federal government from relocating illegal aliens into their states.
Rep. Mo Brooks (R-AL) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would give state officials the power to stop the U.S. federal government from relocating illegal aliens into their states.
 
A small federal administrative agency will start to collect the “personal religious information” of its own employees who object to taking coronavirus vaccines for religious reasons.
A small federal administrative agency will start to collect the “personal religious information” of its own employees who object to taking coronavirus vaccines for religious reasons.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses a Superior Court ruling rejecting voter ID in North Carolina.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses a Superior Court ruling rejecting voter ID in North Carolina.
 
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what you already know: the cost of living is rising at an alarming rate.
A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms what you already know: the cost of living is rising at an alarming rate.
 
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses poor polling numbers for President Biden.
Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation senior political analyst, discusses poor polling numbers for President Biden.
 
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is reportedly considering instituting restrictions, including a potential “outright ban,” on lawmakers being able to hold or trade stocks if Republicans win back the majority in this year’s midterm elections.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is reportedly considering instituting restrictions, including a potential “outright ban,” on lawmakers being able to hold or trade stocks if Republicans win back the majority in this year’s midterm elections.
 
Failed Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will not attend a speech on Tuesday by Democrat President Joe Biden on voting rights, which is the top issue that she cares about.
Failed Georgia Democrat gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will not attend a speech on Tuesday by Democrat President Joe Biden on voting rights, which is the top issue that she cares about.
 
County Board of Elections says that modems were never used.
 
Tucked into the new state budget are billions of dollars from Washington for Covid relief. The American Rescue Plan Act, for example, sent $5.4 billion to the state.
Tucked into the new state budget are billions of dollars from Washington for Covid relief. The American Rescue Plan Act, for example, sent $5.4 billion to the state.
 
Ray Nothstine, Carolina Journal opinion editor, looks at college football’s role in ending hysteria over COVID-19.
 
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the impact of redistricting on North Carolina’s Caldwell County.
Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses the impact of redistricting on North Carolina’s Caldwell County.
 
One of the signature freedoms singled out for special protection in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the freedom of association. The amendment forbids the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.”
One of the signature freedoms singled out for special protection in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is the freedom of association. The amendment forbids the government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.”
 
Physicist Peter Morcombe explains why an increased reliance on small modular nuclear reactors, SMRs, would work better for North Carolina than Gov. Roy Cooper’s clean energy plan.
Physicist Peter Morcombe explains why an increased reliance on small modular nuclear reactors, SMRs, would work better for North Carolina than Gov. Roy Cooper’s clean energy plan.
 
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