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For the past 22+ years I have tried to be Switzerland (neutral) in producing and moderating a statewide TV talk show, as well as writing newspaper columns. My conscience won’t let me do it anymore.
For the past 22+ years I have tried to be Switzerland (neutral) in producing and moderating a statewide TV talk show, as well as writing newspaper columns. My conscience won’t let me do it anymore.
 
Oreskes and Tyson published “Is Academe Awash in Liberal Bias?” in the Chronicle of Higher Education on September 14.
Oreskes and Tyson published “Is Academe Awash in Liberal Bias?” in the Chronicle of Higher Education on September 14.
 
U.S. Senate Candidate Jason Lewis (R-MN) exited a “successful” emergency surgery several hours after his campaign announced the former GOP congressman had been rushed to the hospital on Monday morning after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
U.S. Senate Candidate Jason Lewis (R-MN) exited a “successful” emergency surgery several hours after his campaign announced the former GOP congressman had been rushed to the hospital on Monday morning after suffering from severe abdominal pain.
 
I’m thinking of ordering a bumper sticker that says, “I survived the 2020 election.”
I’m thinking of ordering a bumper sticker that says, “I survived the 2020 election.”
 
A staggering $19 billion spent by the U.S. government to reconstruct Afghanistan has been lost to fraud, waste, and abuse in the last decade and that only includes a portion of the money allocated by Congress for the cause.
A staggering $19 billion spent by the U.S. government to reconstruct Afghanistan has been lost to fraud, waste, and abuse in the last decade and that only includes a portion of the money allocated by Congress for the cause.
 
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.
 
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist highlights major media outlets’ failure to follow the facts of the Hunter Biden scandal.
John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist highlights major media outlets’ failure to follow the facts of the Hunter Biden scandal.
 
Campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and House, governor, and hundreds of other political races have spent staggering sums to market their candidates to North Carolina voters.
Campaigns for president, U.S. Senate and House, governor, and hundreds of other political races have spent staggering sums to market their candidates to North Carolina voters.
 
North Carolina is breaking voting records already, experts say, with a stunning early turnout far exceeding 2016’s voter record.
North Carolina is breaking voting records already, experts say, with a stunning early turnout far exceeding 2016’s voter record.
 
A majority of U.S. Senators voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening with Democrats refusing to engage in bipartisanship.
A majority of U.S. Senators voted to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Monday evening with Democrats refusing to engage in bipartisanship.
 
Pradheep and Kirti Shanker write for National Review Online about steps policymakers can take before the next pandemic.
Pradheep and Kirti Shanker write for National Review Online about steps policymakers can take before the next pandemic.
 
Biden up 0.5 points over Clinton in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin
Biden up 0.5 points over Clinton in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, and Wisconsin
 
Voters will decide next week who should preside over North Carolina’s highest court for as long as eight years.
Voters will decide next week who should preside over North Carolina’s highest court for as long as eight years.
 
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently released a report decrying the politicization of public higher education governance
 
Editors at the Washington Examiner explain why a vote for Donald Trump represents more than just support for one flawed political leader.
Editors at the Washington Examiner explain why a vote for Donald Trump represents more than just support for one flawed political leader.
 
Representing the Daily Caller News Foundation, Judicial Watch has recently secured the release of 300 pages of emails exchanged between the NIH, Dr. Fauci, and the WHO.
Representing the Daily Caller News Foundation, Judicial Watch has recently secured the release of 300 pages of emails exchanged between the NIH, Dr. Fauci, and the WHO.
 
Time is running out for North Carolina’s State Health Plan.
 
Vice President Mike Pence no longer plans to attend the Supreme Court confirmation vote on Monday evening for Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Vice President Mike Pence no longer plans to attend the Supreme Court confirmation vote on Monday evening for Judge Amy Coney Barrett
 
The Republican-led Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday after a contentious confirmation battle.
The Republican-led Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday after a contentious confirmation battle.
 
Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot this fall, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
Of all the important electoral contests on North Carolina’s ballot this fall, our General Assembly races will be among the most consequential.
 
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.
 
We’d give the Governor a D. He responded as many governors did at first with a blanket shut down.
 
John McGinnis writes at Law and Liberty about two competing views of the U.S. Constitution.
John McGinnis writes at Law and Liberty about two competing views of the U.S. Constitution.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper’s shutdown orders have produced difficult economic times for North Carolina families and businesses.
Gov. Roy Cooper’s shutdown orders have produced difficult economic times for North Carolina families and businesses.
 
Jude Schwalbach and Garret Hoff write for the Daily Signal about the role civil society can play in improving American education.
Jude Schwalbach and Garret Hoff write for the Daily Signal about the role civil society can play in improving American education.
 
The briefing checklist notes that Painter also planned to meet with Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Officer Martin Claessens “regarding the Burisma Group energy company.”
The briefing checklist notes that Painter also planned to meet with Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Officer Martin Claessens “regarding the Burisma Group energy company.”
 
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.
 
Raleigh needs more affordable housing. But an $80 million housing bond on the election ballot isn’t a long-term solution.
Raleigh needs more affordable housing. But an $80 million housing bond on the election ballot isn’t a long-term solution.
 
I may be the last one to know about this group: the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas.
 
The Post praised Trump's purported economic success before the coronavirus reached U.S. shores in late January and advocated against "cancel culture and censorship" in a front-page cover story.
The Post praised Trump's purported economic success before the coronavirus reached U.S. shores in late January and advocated against "cancel culture and censorship" in a front-page cover story.
 
Emily Jashinsky of the Federalist questions the impact of so-called “cancel culture.”
Emily Jashinsky of the Federalist questions the impact of so-called “cancel culture.”
 
U.S. Senate Candidate Jason Lewis, a former Republican congressman running against incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), was hospitalized early Monday morning and has been sent into emergency surgery, according to his campaign manager.
U.S. Senate Candidate Jason Lewis, a former Republican congressman running against incumbent Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), was hospitalized early Monday morning and has been sent into emergency surgery, according to his campaign manager.
 
I speak my mind whether my audience cares to hear what I stand and deliver, or not. This is a transparency /honesty feature that erupted in me many decades ago, when I was first elected to the office of Beaufort County Commissioner in November, 1994.
I speak my mind whether my audience cares to hear what I stand and deliver, or not. This is a transparency /honesty feature that erupted in me many decades ago, when I was first elected to the office of Beaufort County Commissioner in November, 1994.
 
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