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North Carolina’s self-described teachers’ union still has clout with many Democratic lawmakers in the legislature, but its influence — and popularity — with teachers and everyday North Carolinians appears to be waning.
North Carolina’s self-described teachers’ union still has clout with many Democratic lawmakers in the legislature, but its influence — and popularity — with teachers and everyday North Carolinians appears to be waning.
 
Three days after Gabby Petito was last seen alive at the Merry Piglets restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Brian Laundrie used her bank card in Wyoming, according to Petito family attorney Richard Stafford.
Three days after Gabby Petito was last seen alive at the Merry Piglets restaurant in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Brian Laundrie used her bank card in Wyoming, according to Petito family attorney Richard Stafford.
 
citizens rebel against loss of freedom
 
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, adjourned a quick session Tuesday, Oct. 26, but not before promising a busy week ahead.
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, adjourned a quick session Tuesday, Oct. 26, but not before promising a busy week ahead.
 
White House climate envoy John Kerry told a French news organization this week that President Joe Biden was “literally” not aware of the conflict between the U.S. and France last month after Australia dumped a multi-billion dollar contract with France for subs, then signed with the US and UK
White House climate envoy John Kerry told a French news organization this week that President Joe Biden was “literally” not aware of the conflict between the U.S. and France last month after Australia dumped a multi-billion dollar contract with France for subs, then signed with the US and UK
 
Democrats were hog wild for ''bloody expensive'' wind energy
Democrats were hog wild for ''bloody expensive'' wind energy
 
Karl Salzmann reports for the Washington Free Beacon on interesting poll numbers tied to the nation’s governors.
Karl Salzmann reports for the Washington Free Beacon on interesting poll numbers tied to the nation’s governors.
 
ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who is biracial, told former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler last month that she identifies as both white and black, and she found it “fascinating” that former President Barack Obama, who is biracial, too, identifies as black, though his “black dad was nowhere to be found."
ESPN anchor Sage Steele, who is biracial, told former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler last month that she identifies as both white and black, and she found it “fascinating” that former President Barack Obama, who is biracial, too, identifies as black, though his “black dad was nowhere to be found."
 
Local tech CEO bankrolls consultants, universities, and politicians in an effort to control the state's education spending and inserts a political agenda into the classroom.
Local tech CEO bankrolls consultants, universities, and politicians in an effort to control the state's education spending and inserts a political agenda into the classroom.
 
Info on Comirnaty and conflicts of interest at the FDA
Info on Comirnaty and conflicts of interest at the FDA
 
COVID-19 numbers are down across the board, yet the governor and health secretary continue to encourage people to wear masks and to follow a two-year-old emergency order.
COVID-19 numbers are down across the board, yet the governor and health secretary continue to encourage people to wear masks and to follow a two-year-old emergency order.
 
In my nearly 15 years as a higher education journalist and analyst, I have, unfortunately, witnessed too few victories for the reform movement. In that time, and certainly for several decades before, academia has continued moving in bad directions.
In my nearly 15 years as a higher education journalist and analyst, I have, unfortunately, witnessed too few victories for the reform movement. In that time, and certainly for several decades before, academia has continued moving in bad directions.
 
After video revealed over the weekend that Jacksonville Jaguar coach Urban Meyer attended a bar where a young woman gave him something approximating a lap dance, the owner of the team, Shad Khan, admonished him.
After video revealed over the weekend that Jacksonville Jaguar coach Urban Meyer attended a bar where a young woman gave him something approximating a lap dance, the owner of the team, Shad Khan, admonished him.
 
Universities have been going woke across the country. This involves administrators pushing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” policies in hiring practices, student life, and curricula.
Universities have been going woke across the country. This involves administrators pushing “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” policies in hiring practices, student life, and curricula.
 
quite a gift to jihadists and other terrorists
 
joins UK troops in helping Poland stop illegal alien incursions
joins UK troops in helping Poland stop illegal alien incursions
 
A number of key election reforms moved through the N.C. House this week. Included on that list is a bill that switches up the deadline for absentee ballots and another measure that bans outside private money from flowing to county boards of elections.
A number of key election reforms moved through the N.C. House this week. Included on that list is a bill that switches up the deadline for absentee ballots and another measure that bans outside private money from flowing to county boards of elections.
 
Not enough time. That was a consistent theme Monday, Oct. 25, as residents shared with lawmakers their thoughts on the proposed election maps, drawn after the results of the 2020 census.
Not enough time. That was a consistent theme Monday, Oct. 25, as residents shared with lawmakers their thoughts on the proposed election maps, drawn after the results of the 2020 census.
 
In a recent article for the Martin Center, Duke professor Mike Munger asked an important question: should “a political board composed of nonacademics…be empowered to evaluate faculty proposals on hiring and curriculum in the first place?”
In a recent article for the Martin Center, Duke professor Mike Munger asked an important question: should “a political board composed of nonacademics…be empowered to evaluate faculty proposals on hiring and curriculum in the first place?”
 
In the 1980s and 90s, a serial killer and rapist terrorized Paris, France. Last week, he was finally identified as a retired French police officer.
In the 1980s and 90s, a serial killer and rapist terrorized Paris, France. Last week, he was finally identified as a retired French police officer.
 
1.1 million adverse drug reactions to Covid vaccine
 
As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first bite, making Thanksgiving 2021 the most expensive in history.
As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, many of us will give thanks for the chance to spend time with family and friends, and for the indulgent meal. But inflation will take the first bite, making Thanksgiving 2021 the most expensive in history.
 
As the N.C. Supreme Court considers whether to boot two Republican justices from a high-profile case involving voter ID, three former chief justices are weighing in.
As the N.C. Supreme Court considers whether to boot two Republican justices from a high-profile case involving voter ID, three former chief justices are weighing in.
 
Under the Previous Administration, Wall Construction Cost American Taxpayers Up To $46 Million per Mile, Shortchanged the Military, and Caused Serious Risks to Life, Safety, and the Environment
Under the Previous Administration, Wall Construction Cost American Taxpayers Up To $46 Million per Mile, Shortchanged the Military, and Caused Serious Risks to Life, Safety, and the Environment
 
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