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A poem from Diane Rufino, Originally entitled, My Name is Old Glory by Howard Schnauber
A poem from Diane Rufino, Originally entitled, My Name is Old Glory by Howard Schnauber
 
Hillsdale College has published a gigantic collection of reading materials and curriculum of nearly 2,500 pages, which it has termed the 1776 curriculum collection.
Hillsdale College has published a gigantic collection of reading materials and curriculum of nearly 2,500 pages, which it has termed the 1776 curriculum collection.
 
Complaints on social media from a left-wing redistricting activist are drawing fire from a state Senate redistricting leader. He accuses the activist of “begging” people to deliver her scripted remarks during public hearings.
Complaints on social media from a left-wing redistricting activist are drawing fire from a state Senate redistricting leader. He accuses the activist of “begging” people to deliver her scripted remarks during public hearings.
 
We have a terrific opportunity to put an end to wasteful spending in Beaufort County
We have a terrific opportunity to put an end to wasteful spending in Beaufort County
 
true conservatives are abandoning Boris Johnson
 
that is already being proposed by a "Conservative" gov't in UK
that is already being proposed by a "Conservative" gov't in UK
 
Editors at National Review Online offer kind words about two high-profile entrepreneurial efforts in space exploration.
Editors at National Review Online offer kind words about two high-profile entrepreneurial efforts in space exploration.
 
Law schools in the U.S. used to be run by no-nonsense individuals who, whatever their personal politics, thought that their institutions existed to teach students about the law, not to engage in advocacy or speculation.
Law schools in the U.S. used to be run by no-nonsense individuals who, whatever their personal politics, thought that their institutions existed to teach students about the law, not to engage in advocacy or speculation.
 
A bill intended to prohibit conflicts of interest by local elected officials is stalled in the N.C. legislature, as lawmakers wrangle over the state budget and the end of session remains uncertain.
A bill intended to prohibit conflicts of interest by local elected officials is stalled in the N.C. legislature, as lawmakers wrangle over the state budget and the end of session remains uncertain.
 
I think of the government as a machine.
 
President Joe Biden struggled to unite his party on Friday during a meeting with Democrat Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., over the massive social spending bill that the party is trying to ram through Congress.
President Joe Biden struggled to unite his party on Friday during a meeting with Democrat Members of Congress in Washington, D.C., over the massive social spending bill that the party is trying to ram through Congress.
 
The state House voted 58-47 Wednesday, Sept. 15, to endorse a bill requiring the state attorney general to get approval from legislative leaders before settling lawsuits on their behalf. The bill now heads to the governor.
The state House voted 58-47 Wednesday, Sept. 15, to endorse a bill requiring the state attorney general to get approval from legislative leaders before settling lawsuits on their behalf. The bill now heads to the governor.
 
‘No one grants me freedom for I am a free person’
‘No one grants me freedom for I am a free person’
 
Duane “Dog” Chapman, better known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” has made headlines in recent weeks for making it his mission to find fugitive Brian Laundrie, the 23-year-old named a “person of interest” in the homicide of his fiancée Gabby Petito, 22.
Duane “Dog” Chapman, better known as “Dog the Bounty Hunter,” has made headlines in recent weeks for making it his mission to find fugitive Brian Laundrie, the 23-year-old named a “person of interest” in the homicide of his fiancée Gabby Petito, 22.
 
The N.C. Department of Transportation continues to be under the watchful eye of the state auditor, who in a report released this week says that department failed to exceed its developed spending plan only by pure luck.
The N.C. Department of Transportation continues to be under the watchful eye of the state auditor, who in a report released this week says that department failed to exceed its developed spending plan only by pure luck.
 
A federal judge heard arguments from both sides of a federal lawsuit over Texas’s new pro-life law on Friday and will now make a decision on the case.
A federal judge heard arguments from both sides of a federal lawsuit over Texas’s new pro-life law on Friday and will now make a decision on the case.
 
The situation is Afghanistan continues to rapidly deteriorate as numerous reports now say that the Taliban has taken over two of the nation’s largest cities and has reportedly seized American weapons and military equipment.
The situation is Afghanistan continues to rapidly deteriorate as numerous reports now say that the Taliban has taken over two of the nation’s largest cities and has reportedly seized American weapons and military equipment.
 
Student debt isn’t necessarily always bad. For some, taking out the necessary amount of loans to fund one’s education may be a prudent decision.
Student debt isn’t necessarily always bad. For some, taking out the necessary amount of loans to fund one’s education may be a prudent decision.
 
Conservative legislative leadership has held state spending growth in check over the last decade.
Conservative legislative leadership has held state spending growth in check over the last decade.
 
Joseph Simonson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an inconvenient fact for one voter ID opponent.
Joseph Simonson of the Washington Free Beacon highlights an inconvenient fact for one voter ID opponent.
 
cheating by men claiming to be women is stopped
cheating by men claiming to be women is stopped
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online pushes back against revisionist American history.
Rich Lowry of National Review Online pushes back against revisionist American history.
 
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told a group of law students on Wednesday that while she might not be able to change Texas’s strict new abortion law, they could do something about it.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told a group of law students on Wednesday that while she might not be able to change Texas’s strict new abortion law, they could do something about it.
 
Left-wing activist plaintiffs have filed another motion to block a Republican Supreme Court justice from hearing a high-profile election-related lawsuit. But they lost one of their lawyers along the way.
Left-wing activist plaintiffs have filed another motion to block a Republican Supreme Court justice from hearing a high-profile election-related lawsuit. But they lost one of their lawyers along the way.
 
The Answer Has Been in Front of Us for Some Time! All We Needed to do Was Find It. Now We Have!
The Answer Has Been in Front of Us for Some Time! All We Needed to do Was Find It. Now We Have!
 
China keeps cheap and reliable coal while pushing west to wind and solar
China keeps cheap and reliable coal while pushing west to wind and solar
 
The General Assembly kicked off a month-long series of 13 public redistricting hearings in Caldwell County last week with two more scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 in Forsyth County and Pasquotank County.
The General Assembly kicked off a month-long series of 13 public redistricting hearings in Caldwell County last week with two more scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 in Forsyth County and Pasquotank County.
 
The Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security is quietly gearing up for a surge of “350,000 to 400,000” migrants in the month of October, according to a report from NBC News, and believes the border could see a huge influx of activity if the Title 42 COVID restriction on asylum lifts.
The Biden administration’s Department of Homeland Security is quietly gearing up for a surge of “350,000 to 400,000” migrants in the month of October, according to a report from NBC News, and believes the border could see a huge influx of activity if the Title 42 COVID restriction on asylum lifts.
 
About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
About this time in the legislative session - when the session runs interminably long and little is happening - the press corps, lobbyists, legislative staffers and even some lawmakers start a pool to predict how long the session might last before adjournment.
 
Felons who registered to vote in North Carolina during an 11-day window between recent court rulings will be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of those quick-acting prospective voters.
Felons who registered to vote in North Carolina during an 11-day window between recent court rulings will be allowed to vote in upcoming elections. The state Supreme Court ruled Friday in favor of those quick-acting prospective voters.
 
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