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We Join Election Integrity Project to Restore Voter Confidence Nationwide
We Join Election Integrity Project to Restore Voter Confidence Nationwide
 
A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs, is awaiting a decision from the governor.
A bill to reopen private bars and clubs, as well as expanding outdoor seating in restaurants and brewpubs, is awaiting a decision from the governor.
 
Recently, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced that he was in favor of a plan to make college education free–for most students at public institutions anyway.
Recently, presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced that he was in favor of a plan to make college education free–for most students at public institutions anyway.
 
It’s not certain whether COVID-19 will continue to spread through North Carolina this fall, but one thing is likely: The 2020-21 school year won’t be typical.
It’s not certain whether COVID-19 will continue to spread through North Carolina this fall, but one thing is likely: The 2020-21 school year won’t be typical.
 
Former FBI Director James Comey is back in the crosshairs thanks to Grenell.
 
The N.C. Senate Committee on Commerce and Insurance on Tuesday, May 26, approved duplicate amendments to a pair of bills revising state alcohol laws as they apply to outdoor seating in restaurants.
The N.C. Senate Committee on Commerce and Insurance on Tuesday, May 26, approved duplicate amendments to a pair of bills revising state alcohol laws as they apply to outdoor seating in restaurants.
 
The UNC Board of Governors’ Committee on Budget and Finance voted on Wednesday to freeze tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that’s affecting many North Carolina families.
The UNC Board of Governors’ Committee on Budget and Finance voted on Wednesday to freeze tuition and fees for the 2020-2021 academic year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn that’s affecting many North Carolina families.
 
Health clubs, gyms, spas, and karate dojos have joined to file a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping their businesses closed during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Health clubs, gyms, spas, and karate dojos have joined to file a lawsuit against Gov. Roy Cooper’s executive order keeping their businesses closed during the COVID-19 outbreak.
 
To what extent should blame be meeted out for the Coronavirus Crisis that is such rich political plunder for the Democratic Socialists?
To what extent should blame be meeted out for the Coronavirus Crisis that is such rich political plunder for the Democratic Socialists?
 
President Donald Trump flummoxed officials in Charlotte while taking a partisan swipe at Gov. Roy Cooper by suggesting the Republican National Convention may skip past North Carolina.
President Donald Trump flummoxed officials in Charlotte while taking a partisan swipe at Gov. Roy Cooper by suggesting the Republican National Convention may skip past North Carolina.
 
It will now go for negotiation where a better bill could be worked out.
It will now go for negotiation where a better bill could be worked out.
 
Nicholas Rowan of the Washington Examiner highlights U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr’s role in protecting religious liberty.
Nicholas Rowan of the Washington Examiner highlights U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr’s role in protecting religious liberty.
 
Rioters stormed the headquarters of Minneapolis’ 3rd Police Precinct late on Thursday night in response to the death of George Floyd, and have reportedly started setting fires at the building.
Rioters stormed the headquarters of Minneapolis’ 3rd Police Precinct late on Thursday night in response to the death of George Floyd, and have reportedly started setting fires at the building.
 
David Harsanyi explains at National Review Online why Twitter’s new fact checks for high-profile tweets amount to “folly.”
David Harsanyi explains at National Review Online why Twitter’s new fact checks for high-profile tweets amount to “folly.”
 
Nineteen-year-old Brian Nicolai of Kwethluk, Alaska (some 388 miles west of Anchorage), armed himself with rifles, donned a helmet and ballistic vest, broke into the village public safety building, set off the fire alarm, and then waited to ambush responding police officers.
Nineteen-year-old Brian Nicolai of Kwethluk, Alaska (some 388 miles west of Anchorage), armed himself with rifles, donned a helmet and ballistic vest, broke into the village public safety building, set off the fire alarm, and then waited to ambush responding police officers.
 
Charles Lipson, writing at RealClearPolitics.com has an excellent summary of "Obamagate"
Charles Lipson, writing at RealClearPolitics.com has an excellent summary of "Obamagate"
 
President Donald Trump just signed an executive order that will protect free speech on social media and regulate how Big Tech can censor their users.
President Donald Trump just signed an executive order that will protect free speech on social media and regulate how Big Tech can censor their users.
 
Judicial Watch announced today that it received the “electronic communication” (EC) that officially launched the counterintelligence investigation, termed “Crossfire Hurricane,” of President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Judicial Watch announced today that it received the “electronic communication” (EC) that officially launched the counterintelligence investigation, termed “Crossfire Hurricane,” of President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.
 
A Senate committee passed protection for direct primary care providers and discussed regulatory reforms to prepare hospitals and other health care workers for the second wave of the coronavirus.
A Senate committee passed protection for direct primary care providers and discussed regulatory reforms to prepare hospitals and other health care workers for the second wave of the coronavirus.
 
At least seven people were shot in Louisville as protesters demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police in March, demonstrated outside of City Hall.
At least seven people were shot in Louisville as protesters demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police in March, demonstrated outside of City Hall.
 
Another case of Donald Trump saying what he's going to do, and doing what he said he would do.
Another case of Donald Trump saying what he's going to do, and doing what he said he would do.
 
James Antle explains in a Washington Examiner column why the economy could offer good news to President Trump this fall.
James Antle explains in a Washington Examiner column why the economy could offer good news to President Trump this fall.
 
The handling of the so called Corona Virus Pandemic to date is an example of extreme bad judgment in generating estimates of future contagious conditions, the severity of the virus and has trashed the Constitution of the United States.
The handling of the so called Corona Virus Pandemic to date is an example of extreme bad judgment in generating estimates of future contagious conditions, the severity of the virus and has trashed the Constitution of the United States.
 
The World Health Organization has stopped research into hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump, as a potential treatment for Covid-19.
The World Health Organization has stopped research into hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump, as a potential treatment for Covid-19.
 
The state Department of Transportation defended its overspending and planned reforms to a skeptical Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, May 27.
The state Department of Transportation defended its overspending and planned reforms to a skeptical Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday, May 27.
 
Public schools are supposed to begin the new year about 75 days from now, so I asked two teachers what to expect.
Public schools are supposed to begin the new year about 75 days from now, so I asked two teachers what to expect.
 
Molly McCann explains in a Federalist column why governments that mandate masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are focusing on more than health and safety.
Molly McCann explains in a Federalist column why governments that mandate masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are focusing on more than health and safety.
 
A bill forbidding all-mail elections passed unanimously Wednesday, May 27, out of the House Elections and Ethics Law Committee.
A bill forbidding all-mail elections passed unanimously Wednesday, May 27, out of the House Elections and Ethics Law Committee.
 
In scientific research, new ideas have become harder to find. Innovation has fallen compared to 50 years ago.
In scientific research, new ideas have become harder to find. Innovation has fallen compared to 50 years ago.
 
The latest round in the fight over redistricting has begun in the General Assembly.
 
An MIT study on the factors that contributed to the transmission of COVID-19 has gotten a lot of traction recently.
An MIT study on the factors that contributed to the transmission of COVID-19 has gotten a lot of traction recently.
 
Under new management, the network has swung away from consistent conservatism.
 
More than 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the total number of people who have lost their jobs amid the coronavirus panic above 41 million.
More than 2.1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, pushing the total number of people who have lost their jobs amid the coronavirus panic above 41 million.
 
When I accepted an administrative position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, friends warned me that I would not fit in as a conservative.
When I accepted an administrative position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, friends warned me that I would not fit in as a conservative.
 
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