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No matter who the president is, or which political party has control of Congress, access to affordable health insurance and the medical care that goes along with it has been top of mind for years.
No matter who the president is, or which political party has control of Congress, access to affordable health insurance and the medical care that goes along with it has been top of mind for years.
 
Fox News host Chris Wallace has spoken out to praise Vice President Mike Pence for saying that he would not unilaterally reject electors, despite pressure from President Donald Trump to do so.
Fox News host Chris Wallace has spoken out to praise Vice President Mike Pence for saying that he would not unilaterally reject electors, despite pressure from President Donald Trump to do so.
 
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
Sydney Batch, a Wake County Democrat, announced Saturday on Twitter that she will fill a seat in the N.C. Senate vacated by Sam Searcy, who resigned.
 
Cohen’s guidelines come in a so-called “secretarial directive” issued from her office this week and are more stringent than Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders.
Cohen’s guidelines come in a so-called “secretarial directive” issued from her office this week and are more stringent than Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive orders.
 
President Trump announced on Friday that he will skip President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
President Trump announced on Friday that he will skip President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.
 
Alternatives to Twitter, Facebook et. al. are springing up everywhere
 
Christopher Bedford of the Federalist considers the larger context of a controversial comment uttered this week on Capitol Hill.
Christopher Bedford of the Federalist considers the larger context of a controversial comment uttered this week on Capitol Hill.
 
On Thursday, results were released from a preliminary study indicating that the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 may successfully fight off variant forms of the virus that have been discovered in Great Britain and South Africa.
On Thursday, results were released from a preliminary study indicating that the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 may successfully fight off variant forms of the virus that have been discovered in Great Britain and South Africa.
 
Bill Moore looks at the potential fallout from the systemic failure in the 2020 election
Bill Moore looks at the potential fallout from the systemic failure in the 2020 election
 
Left-of-center analyst Michael Lind reports for Tablet about recent movement among techies on the West Coast.
Left-of-center analyst Michael Lind reports for Tablet about recent movement among techies on the West Coast.
 
Here is the interview Alex Newman of The New American Magazine and I did on December 23.
 
In his first major announcement as chief justice, Paul Newby has named Superior Court Judge Andrew Heath director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts.
In his first major announcement as chief justice, Paul Newby has named Superior Court Judge Andrew Heath director of the N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts.
 
Radicals on campus do more than just “cancel” speakers. Failure by administrators to stand firm alters the atmosphere at colleges as well as, eventually, our system of government.
Radicals on campus do more than just “cancel” speakers. Failure by administrators to stand firm alters the atmosphere at colleges as well as, eventually, our system of government.
 
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon highlights discord in the Windy City’s schools.
Chrissy Clark of the Washington Free Beacon highlights discord in the Windy City’s schools.
 
Moments after the N.C. State Supreme Court held its formal ceremonial investiture for all newly elected members, Republicans signaled that the extended closures of North Carolina’s judicial branch ordered by former Democrat Chief Justice Cherie Beasley due to COVID-19 can’t continue under the state
Moments after the N.C. State Supreme Court held its formal ceremonial investiture for all newly elected members, Republicans signaled that the extended closures of North Carolina’s judicial branch ordered by former Democrat Chief Justice Cherie Beasley due to COVID-19 can’t continue under the state
 
The Capitol Police said Thursday that an officer has died after he sustained injuries while responding to the Wednesday riots, which engulfed the Capitol building, sent lawmakers into hiding, and paused the electoral certification process for the afternoon.
The Capitol Police said Thursday that an officer has died after he sustained injuries while responding to the Wednesday riots, which engulfed the Capitol building, sent lawmakers into hiding, and paused the electoral certification process for the afternoon.
 
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
As he stood on his porch, watching the flames consume his studio, Brant Barnes wasn’t thinking about the fire.
 
During Murphy's primary battles, the Haymaker tended to accept Murphy's positions at face value, but now they have observed things that lead them to dig deeper.
During Murphy's primary battles, the Haymaker tended to accept Murphy's positions at face value, but now they have observed things that lead them to dig deeper.
 
Steven Rader compares the Moldovan Twitter Revolution to the storming of the Capitol this week.
Steven Rader compares the Moldovan Twitter Revolution to the storming of the Capitol this week.
 
Twitter has deleted President Trump's account. He should have left Twitter long ago
Twitter has deleted President Trump's account. He should have left Twitter long ago
 
The previous essay dealt with the moral decline of the student body in higher education — one of the motives behind my recent retirement after three decades of teaching college English.
The previous essay dealt with the moral decline of the student body in higher education — one of the motives behind my recent retirement after three decades of teaching college English.
 
Glenn Greenwald draws profound connection between 9-11 and what happend at the Capitol this week
Glenn Greenwald draws profound connection between 9-11 and what happend at the Capitol this week
 
As the Biden administration takes office, there will be a stark contrast with the Trump administration on almost all policy areas.
As the Biden administration takes office, there will be a stark contrast with the Trump administration on almost all policy areas.
 
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement on Thursday slamming those involved in the violence that unfolded yesterday in the nation’s capital.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released a statement on Thursday slamming those involved in the violence that unfolded yesterday in the nation’s capital.
 
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
 
Yesterday, a mob of election protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol building, tearing down barriers and forcing entry as the House and Senate convened to certify the 2020 presidential results.
Yesterday, a mob of election protesters descended on the U.S. Capitol building, tearing down barriers and forcing entry as the House and Senate convened to certify the 2020 presidential results.
 
James Antle of the Washington Examiner focuses on the Republican Party’s future.
James Antle of the Washington Examiner focuses on the Republican Party’s future.
 
Although there are already hundreds of different types of potatoes in the United States, the government wants additional varieties and is spending $2.5 million to develop more kinds.
Although there are already hundreds of different types of potatoes in the United States, the government wants additional varieties and is spending $2.5 million to develop more kinds.
 
The explosive devices found at the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee’s officers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were reportedly real.
The explosive devices found at the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee’s officers in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday were reportedly real.
 
Students listened to public health advice for 2020: stay at home.
 
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.
 
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