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Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon reports on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on gun sales.
Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon reports on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on gun sales.
 
A number of lawmakers are pushing Gov. Roy Cooper to allow races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord next month — even if the stands are empty.
A number of lawmakers are pushing Gov. Roy Cooper to allow races at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord next month — even if the stands are empty.
 
Ira Stoll argues in the New York Sun that churches could play a major role in helping America recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ira Stoll argues in the New York Sun that churches could play a major role in helping America recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
There is enormous pressure for Gov. Cooper to loosen North Carolina’s economic lockdown and get people back to work while protecting public health.
There is enormous pressure for Gov. Cooper to loosen North Carolina’s economic lockdown and get people back to work while protecting public health.
 
A Chinese official slammed Missouri for filing a lawsuit against China and its leaders over the coronavirus pandemic.
A Chinese official slammed Missouri for filing a lawsuit against China and its leaders over the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper told the grassroots group ReopenNC on Monday, April 20, that recent executive orders and local ordinances limiting “mass gatherings” shouldn’t interfere with North Carolinians’ right to protest, worship, or exercise other First Amendment liberties.
Gov. Roy Cooper told the grassroots group ReopenNC on Monday, April 20, that recent executive orders and local ordinances limiting “mass gatherings” shouldn’t interfere with North Carolinians’ right to protest, worship, or exercise other First Amendment liberties.
 
Rich Lowry of National Review Online highlights poor reporting of Trump administration actions related to ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rich Lowry of National Review Online highlights poor reporting of Trump administration actions related to ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Steve Forbes offers Forbes magazine readers a history lesson that could help guide economic policy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Forbes offers Forbes magazine readers a history lesson that could help guide economic policy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
He recognizes America wants to go back to normal.
 
We already know that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But they aren’t the only tribes on different planets in the United States.
We already know that men are from Mars and women are from Venus. But they aren’t the only tribes on different planets in the United States.
 
Fast casual restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $25 million to settle criminal charges against the company for food-safety violations.
Fast casual restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill has agreed to pay $25 million to settle criminal charges against the company for food-safety violations.
 
The University of North Carolina System will ask the General Assembly for roughly $45 million in one-time money to deal with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic — all while cutting other budget requests to include only “must do” items.
The University of North Carolina System will ask the General Assembly for roughly $45 million in one-time money to deal with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic — all while cutting other budget requests to include only “must do” items.
 
President Trump directed the U.S. Navy to blast any Iranian ships that harass American vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
President Trump directed the U.S. Navy to blast any Iranian ships that harass American vessels in the Gulf of Oman.
 
At –$36.73 a barrel, oil turned into negative territory for the first time in history.
At –$36.73 a barrel, oil turned into negative territory for the first time in history.
 
I have been silent long enough. I have been silent for too long.
I have been silent long enough. I have been silent for too long.
 
The grassroots group ReopenNC has asked Gov. Roy Cooper and the chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners to clarify COVID-19-related emergency orders, claiming they violate constitutional rights of free assembly and free exercise of religion.
The grassroots group ReopenNC has asked Gov. Roy Cooper and the chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners to clarify COVID-19-related emergency orders, claiming they violate constitutional rights of free assembly and free exercise of religion.
 
Michael Fumento argues at Issues and Insights that it’s time to “dump” models used to predict epidemics‘ impact.
Michael Fumento argues at Issues and Insights that it’s time to “dump” models used to predict epidemics‘ impact.
 
President Trump, through both his actions and words, is clearly seeking to reach out to African Americans ahead of the 2020 general election.
President Trump, through both his actions and words, is clearly seeking to reach out to African Americans ahead of the 2020 general election.
 
George Thomas writes for National Affairs about the important role of constitutional law in today’s polarized political climate.
George Thomas writes for National Affairs about the important role of constitutional law in today’s polarized political climate.
 
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is reportedly in “grave danger” after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month.
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is reportedly in “grave danger” after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month.
 
“Today, I want to tell North Carolinians that in order to ease restrictions we need to make progress in three areas: testing, tracing, and trends,” Gov. Roy Cooper said during his Wednesday, April 15, news conference.
“Today, I want to tell North Carolinians that in order to ease restrictions we need to make progress in three areas: testing, tracing, and trends,” Gov. Roy Cooper said during his Wednesday, April 15, news conference.
 
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D-CA) announced Sunday that the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak and association shutdown will have a greater negative effect on the city than the Great Recession of 2008.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D-CA) announced Sunday that the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak and association shutdown will have a greater negative effect on the city than the Great Recession of 2008.
 
It must be nice to be Muslim and get a free pass from liberals to break the rules and worship freely during this pandemic.
It must be nice to be Muslim and get a free pass from liberals to break the rules and worship freely during this pandemic.
 
Cassidy Morrison writes for the Washington Examiner about the contrast between the latest COVID-19 health news and the news related to its economic impact.
Cassidy Morrison writes for the Washington Examiner about the contrast between the latest COVID-19 health news and the news related to its economic impact.
 
It’s going to take the University of North Carolina System longer than expected to find a new president, thanks to COVID-19-related disruptions.
It’s going to take the University of North Carolina System longer than expected to find a new president, thanks to COVID-19-related disruptions.
 
North Carolina has rolled back many regulations in health care during the Coronavirus outbreak.
North Carolina has rolled back many regulations in health care during the Coronavirus outbreak.
 
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. Here’s this week’s review
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. Here’s this week’s review
 
President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he is signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he is signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the United States as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China.
 
To limit the spread of coronavirus, public schools have been closed across North Carolina and the nation.
To limit the spread of coronavirus, public schools have been closed across North Carolina and the nation.
 
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The John Locke Foundation is leading a national effort to highlight a critical flaw in the $2 trillion federal relief package tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
It’s irresponsible of some politicians to use faith to lure people into endangering themselves, their family, and their own congregation, Gov. Roy Cooper said during a Friday, April 17, news conference.
It’s irresponsible of some politicians to use faith to lure people into endangering themselves, their family, and their own congregation, Gov. Roy Cooper said during a Friday, April 17, news conference.
 
Never-Trumpers have praised Alcindor and her mainstream media colleagues for their rudeness toward the president.
Never-Trumpers have praised Alcindor and her mainstream media colleagues for their rudeness toward the president.
 
Editors at National Review Online side with the president in his criticism of the World Health Organization.
Editors at National Review Online side with the president in his criticism of the World Health Organization.
 
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