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2020 has been a tough year for North Carolina public schools.
 
Count Tesla founder Elon Musk among those likely to flee California’s blue-state tax regime, according to CNBC.
Count Tesla founder Elon Musk among those likely to flee California’s blue-state tax regime, according to CNBC.
 
The sheriff of Riverside County, California, Chad Bianco, has put out a video statement refusing to enforce Governor Gavin Newsome's stay-at-home order, which he denounced as "dictatorial".
The sheriff of Riverside County, California, Chad Bianco, has put out a video statement refusing to enforce Governor Gavin Newsome's stay-at-home order, which he denounced as "dictatorial".
 
Joy Pullmann of the Federalist ponders a predicament for public school students trapped in ineffective online learning situations.
Joy Pullmann of the Federalist ponders a predicament for public school students trapped in ineffective online learning situations.
 
At today’s State Board of Education meeting, Deputy Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services Susan Gale-Perry, Dr. Betsey Tilson, and Dr. Aditi Mallick will describe the prioritization of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
At today’s State Board of Education meeting, Deputy Secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services Susan Gale-Perry, Dr. Betsey Tilson, and Dr. Aditi Mallick will describe the prioritization of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
 
Jim Geraghty of National Review Online explains why it’s time for state and local government leaders to end COVID-19 quarantine mandates.
Jim Geraghty of National Review Online explains why it’s time for state and local government leaders to end COVID-19 quarantine mandates.
 
The last one, found in the Utah wilderness, has disappeared
 
A decade of fiscal responsibility and sustainable government could be squandered unless North Carolina taxpayers build some financial guardrails in the state constitution.
A decade of fiscal responsibility and sustainable government could be squandered unless North Carolina taxpayers build some financial guardrails in the state constitution.
 
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.
 
President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have raised hundreds of millions of dollars since Election Day as GOP donors fund Trump’s legal challenges over the election.
President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) have raised hundreds of millions of dollars since Election Day as GOP donors fund Trump’s legal challenges over the election.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed.
 
Zachary Evans reports for National Review Online on behind-the-scenes action at the White House.
Zachary Evans reports for National Review Online on behind-the-scenes action at the White House.
 
Jonathan Tobin writes for the Federalist about the U.S. Supreme Court’s opportunity to defend religious liberty against overly burdensome government restrictions.
Jonathan Tobin writes for the Federalist about the U.S. Supreme Court’s opportunity to defend religious liberty against overly burdensome government restrictions.
 
As academia becomes ever-more entrenched in groupthink, it can be intimidating to be a lone voice that refuses to toe the ideological line.
As academia becomes ever-more entrenched in groupthink, it can be intimidating to be a lone voice that refuses to toe the ideological line.
 
Most people, including most North Carolinians, continue to believe affirmative action is an important and effective way to reduce the disadvantages some of our fellow citizens face in pursuing their dreams.
Most people, including most North Carolinians, continue to believe affirmative action is an important and effective way to reduce the disadvantages some of our fellow citizens face in pursuing their dreams.
 
Mark Kelly (D-AZ) was sworn in to the U.S. Senate by Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday afternoon, shrinking the number of Republican senators by one ahead of the January special elections, which will decide the Senate majority’s future.
Mark Kelly (D-AZ) was sworn in to the U.S. Senate by Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday afternoon, shrinking the number of Republican senators by one ahead of the January special elections, which will decide the Senate majority’s future.
 
The New York Times reported on Thursday night that the matter involved a top fundraiser for President Donald Trump and an attorney connected to the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
The New York Times reported on Thursday night that the matter involved a top fundraiser for President Donald Trump and an attorney connected to the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
 
Many people and groups are pressuring Joe Biden to issue an executive order that would cancel some or all federal student debts shortly after he takes office.
Many people and groups are pressuring Joe Biden to issue an executive order that would cancel some or all federal student debts shortly after he takes office.
 
Kevin Daley of the Washington Free Beacon writes that the U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to “slow walk” the Trump administration’s attempt to exclude illegal immigrants from the Census counts that lead to electoral redistricting.
Kevin Daley of the Washington Free Beacon writes that the U.S. Supreme Court appears likely to “slow walk” the Trump administration’s attempt to exclude illegal immigrants from the Census counts that lead to electoral redistricting.
 
Yesterday State Auditor, Beth Wood, released results of an audit highly critical of how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) allocated $180 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Yesterday State Auditor, Beth Wood, released results of an audit highly critical of how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) allocated $180 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
 
Local communities, legislators, and businesses are having a hard time understanding why Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget office pulled the plug on $32 million in grants for rural broadband projects that had attracted 70 applicants.
Local communities, legislators, and businesses are having a hard time understanding why Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget office pulled the plug on $32 million in grants for rural broadband projects that had attracted 70 applicants.
 
Jim Geraghty of National Review Online highlights one particularly poor selection for President-elect Joe Biden’s team.
Jim Geraghty of National Review Online highlights one particularly poor selection for President-elect Joe Biden’s team.
 
A controversial government program launched nearly a decade ago to protect airline safety has failed miserably to meet its “mission of mitigating the threat to commercial aviation”
A controversial government program launched nearly a decade ago to protect airline safety has failed miserably to meet its “mission of mitigating the threat to commercial aviation”
 
"You have to guard against vagrant dark thoughts."
 
Before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools, more teachers were staying in North Carolina’s classrooms.
Before the coronavirus pandemic shuttered schools, more teachers were staying in North Carolina’s classrooms.
 
The media spent four long years suggesting that President Donald Trump was steeped in corruption, ensconced in partisanship, enmeshed in dangerous foreign policy fiascos.
The media spent four long years suggesting that President Donald Trump was steeped in corruption, ensconced in partisanship, enmeshed in dangerous foreign policy fiascos.
 
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) backed California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, a show of support for an ally of the governor as he weighs his appointment options amidst a slew of candidates from which to choose.
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) backed California Secretary of State Alex Padilla (D) for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, a show of support for an ally of the governor as he weighs his appointment options amidst a slew of candidates from which to choose.
 
Republicans within the N.C. Senate have elected Kathy Harrington unanimously to serve as their majority leader.
Republicans within the N.C. Senate have elected Kathy Harrington unanimously to serve as their majority leader.
 
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit unanimously reversed a lower-court decision to enjoin North Carolina's voter ID law and constitutional amendment on Wednesday.
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit unanimously reversed a lower-court decision to enjoin North Carolina's voter ID law and constitutional amendment on Wednesday.
 
The great economist and freedom fighter Walter Williams has died. This is an incredibly sad news.
 
The Department of Public Instruction spent $76 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, a new audit report says.
The Department of Public Instruction spent $76 million of Coronavirus Relief Funds without making sure the money was helping students, a new audit report says.
 
Peter Wallison writes for National Review Online about the U.S. Supreme Court’s potential for blocking administrative state overreach.
Peter Wallison writes for National Review Online about the U.S. Supreme Court’s potential for blocking administrative state overreach.
 
30 days out from North Carolina’s 2020 elections we now have greater perspective on what happened.
30 days out from North Carolina’s 2020 elections we now have greater perspective on what happened.
 
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