Editorials | Eastern NC Now

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

ENCNow

Editorials  

Opinion and commentary from our esteemed colleagues.

HbAD0


On Monday, officials in Russia said that they will keep slowing down Twitter until the middle of next month, but they will not entirely block it due to the fact that the platform is removing content they have deemed harmful.
On Monday, officials in Russia said that they will keep slowing down Twitter until the middle of next month, but they will not entirely block it due to the fact that the platform is removing content they have deemed harmful.
 
Philip Klein of National Review Online points to a clear case of President Biden ignoring scientific evidence.
Philip Klein of National Review Online points to a clear case of President Biden ignoring scientific evidence.
 
Republican lawmakers are pushing forward two election-reform bills designed to shore up voting integrity following the 2020 general election debacle that included numerous accusations of fraud.
Republican lawmakers are pushing forward two election-reform bills designed to shore up voting integrity following the 2020 general election debacle that included numerous accusations of fraud.
 
In case you’re wondering what’s happened with all the money appropriated to public schools through the federal ‘relief’ bills, you’re not alone.
In case you’re wondering what’s happened with all the money appropriated to public schools through the federal ‘relief’ bills, you’re not alone.
 
A four-year federal investigation into voter fraud in North Carolina during the 2016 election has ended, netting 70 total charges, including 40 charges of individuals voting illegally.
A four-year federal investigation into voter fraud in North Carolina during the 2016 election has ended, netting 70 total charges, including 40 charges of individuals voting illegally.
 
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, says he is not working on a plea deal with federal investigators looking into whether he accurately reported earnings from his overseas business dealings, particularly dealings Hunter Biden had in China.
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, says he is not working on a plea deal with federal investigators looking into whether he accurately reported earnings from his overseas business dealings, particularly dealings Hunter Biden had in China.
 
It seems that both Gov. Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden think the money printer can go “Brrr” anytime they’re feeling generous with taxpayer money.
It seems that both Gov. Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden think the money printer can go “Brrr” anytime they’re feeling generous with taxpayer money.
 
Rev. Mark Creech ponders the latest Gallup Pool
Rev. Mark Creech ponders the latest Gallup Pool
 
The federal government sent nearly $4 billion in COVID relief money to North Carolina, but a sizable chunk of it was returned, unwanted, a new report from the state auditor’s office finds.
The federal government sent nearly $4 billion in COVID relief money to North Carolina, but a sizable chunk of it was returned, unwanted, a new report from the state auditor’s office finds.
 
The U.S. military in Europe is on high-alert following a buildup of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, a situation that has reportedly “escalated sharply in recent days” after four Ukrainian soldiers were killed during a battle against Russian-backed forces.
The U.S. military in Europe is on high-alert following a buildup of Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, a situation that has reportedly “escalated sharply in recent days” after four Ukrainian soldiers were killed during a battle against Russian-backed forces.
 
Republican lawmakers grilled State Board of Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell over her handling of the 2020 election in a testy back-and-forth hearing.
Republican lawmakers grilled State Board of Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell over her handling of the 2020 election in a testy back-and-forth hearing.
 
A few years ago, my friend Sheila recounted an incident of alleged racism she experienced at a café in California.
A few years ago, my friend Sheila recounted an incident of alleged racism she experienced at a café in California.
 
Wesley Smith explains at National Review Online why it makes no sense to demonize energy.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
With election reform bills working their way state legislatures across the country, how do voters feel about those reforms?
With election reform bills working their way state legislatures across the country, how do voters feel about those reforms?
 
When it comes to defending free speech against attacks from the political left, the fight against H.R. 1 amounts to “a hill to die on.”
When it comes to defending free speech against attacks from the political left, the fight against H.R. 1 amounts to “a hill to die on.”
 
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon reports on a new challenge for congressional Democrats seeking more gun control.
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon reports on a new challenge for congressional Democrats seeking more gun control.
 
Three new polls seem to indicate that Americans disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling a growing child migrant crisis on the United States-Mexico border
Three new polls seem to indicate that Americans disapprove of how President Joe Biden is handling a growing child migrant crisis on the United States-Mexico border
 
As the chief of police in Roxboro, David Hess’s office is fewer than 15 miles from the Virginia border.
As the chief of police in Roxboro, David Hess’s office is fewer than 15 miles from the Virginia border.
 
I wrote last week on Senate Bill 326, which includes several important reforms to North Carolina’s election laws
 
Why is anyone still using this abomination?
Why is anyone still using this abomination?
 
Bruno Manno writes at Real Clear Education about facts that appear clear to everyone but recalcitrant teacher union representatives.
Bruno Manno writes at Real Clear Education about facts that appear clear to everyone but recalcitrant teacher union representatives.
 
Charter school leaders in North Carolina are urging incoming U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to continue federal support and protection for charters moving forward.
Charter school leaders in North Carolina are urging incoming U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to continue federal support and protection for charters moving forward.
 
One of those cases where the law lags behind technology
One of those cases where the law lags behind technology
 
Gov. Roy Cooper introduced a $55.9 billion budget proposal on Wednesday, March 24, that includes many of the goals he’s had since taking office.
Gov. Roy Cooper introduced a $55.9 billion budget proposal on Wednesday, March 24, that includes many of the goals he’s had since taking office.
 
Russia building up forces on the border with Ukraine
Russia building up forces on the border with Ukraine
 
A growing number of senators are signing on to a bill that would make more information available to the public on government employee performance.
A growing number of senators are signing on to a bill that would make more information available to the public on government employee performance.
 
The Georgia state House passed an amendment Wednesday that would strip Delta Air Lines of a multimillion-dollar tax break after the company blasted the state’s new election laws.
The Georgia state House passed an amendment Wednesday that would strip Delta Air Lines of a multimillion-dollar tax break after the company blasted the state’s new election laws.
 
New legislation filed in the General Assembly would reduce the time voters have to turn in their absentee ballots, making the outcome of elections clearer in a shorter time.
New legislation filed in the General Assembly would reduce the time voters have to turn in their absentee ballots, making the outcome of elections clearer in a shorter time.
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD1

 
 
Back to Top