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The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education was founded in 1999 by University of Pennsylvania professor Alan Charles Kors and Boston civil liberties attorney Harvey Silverglate.
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education was founded in 1999 by University of Pennsylvania professor Alan Charles Kors and Boston civil liberties attorney Harvey Silverglate.
 
A second court has blocked voter ID in North Carolina — a move policymakers and analysts denounce as riddled with substantive and procedural problems.
A second court has blocked voter ID in North Carolina — a move policymakers and analysts denounce as riddled with substantive and procedural problems.
 
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday morning following “decades” of sexual abuse claims and fears that a class action lawsuit filed by alleged sexual assault victims could leave the organization destitute.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday morning following “decades” of sexual abuse claims and fears that a class action lawsuit filed by alleged sexual assault victims could leave the organization destitute.
 
As students are pushed to attend college more than ever before, many of them are beginning to push back.
 
I am getting complaints about the quantity and quality of the filming of commissioner meetings.
I am getting complaints about the quantity and quality of the filming of commissioner meetings.
 
Instead of the traditional top-10 issues in public education, the Public School Forum of North Carolina picked just one.
Instead of the traditional top-10 issues in public education, the Public School Forum of North Carolina picked just one.
 
On Wednesday, former National Rugby League (NRL) player Rowan Baxter, 42, reportedly doused his estranged wife Hannah Baxter, 31, in gasoline and set her and their three children on fire to be burned alive in a car.
On Wednesday, former National Rugby League (NRL) player Rowan Baxter, 42, reportedly doused his estranged wife Hannah Baxter, 31, in gasoline and set her and their three children on fire to be burned alive in a car.
 
Last week’s news that McClatchy newspapers were declaring bankruptcy wasn’t a complete surprise.
Last week’s news that McClatchy newspapers were declaring bankruptcy wasn’t a complete surprise.
 
In response to a public records request, a document Gov. Roy Cooper said was an email appears to be something else.
In response to a public records request, a document Gov. Roy Cooper said was an email appears to be something else.
 
We recommend taking any comments Clinton makes with a grain of salt...
 
Food insecurity among American college students is a significant problem.
 
Bloomberg Energy this month issued an attention-grabbing report on a serious waste problem with wind turbines: Retired turbine blades are clogging up landfills.
Bloomberg Energy this month issued an attention-grabbing report on a serious waste problem with wind turbines: Retired turbine blades are clogging up landfills.
 
The possibility of a Republican version of Medicaid expansion has died in North Carolina.
 
In 2014, the North Carolina legislature passed a law to curb “pension spiking” among public employees.
 
The University of North Carolina System hopes to return to square one with the Silent Sam case, a letter from a lawyer representing the UNC System said.
The University of North Carolina System hopes to return to square one with the Silent Sam case, a letter from a lawyer representing the UNC System said.
 
On Monday night, NASCAR released a statement announcing driver Ryan Newman was in serious condition and being treated at Halifax Medical Center for his non-life threatening injuries following a horrific crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
On Monday night, NASCAR released a statement announcing driver Ryan Newman was in serious condition and being treated at Halifax Medical Center for his non-life threatening injuries following a horrific crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
 
A wing of the N.C. Association of Educators wants to move the organization in a more left-leaning, radical direction.
A wing of the N.C. Association of Educators wants to move the organization in a more left-leaning, radical direction.
 
Private colleges that compete with public schools are scrambling to find a way to keep attracting students.
Private colleges that compete with public schools are scrambling to find a way to keep attracting students.
 
What comes to mind when you think of the term “health care delivery?” Most people probably think of entities like doctors’ offices, insurers, hospitals, and pharmacies.
What comes to mind when you think of the term “health care delivery?” Most people probably think of entities like doctors’ offices, insurers, hospitals, and pharmacies.
 
He'll get hit hard from the left for trying to buy the election and racial bias.
He'll get hit hard from the left for trying to buy the election and racial bias.
 
WRAL reported this weekend about a new report which ranked North Carolina as the best place to do business in the South, and 6th best nationally.
WRAL reported this weekend about a new report which ranked North Carolina as the best place to do business in the South, and 6th best nationally.
 
While some lawmakers are leaving the General Assembly in 2020, 11 former legislators are aiming for a comeback.
While some lawmakers are leaving the General Assembly in 2020, 11 former legislators are aiming for a comeback.
 
As college textbook prices have increased 88 percent since 2006, education reformers wonder how universities can make books more affordable.
As college textbook prices have increased 88 percent since 2006, education reformers wonder how universities can make books more affordable.
 
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
 
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights.
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights.
 
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:
 
Former National Security Council staffer Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated for violating military principles over his testimony against President Donald Trump, the Army announced Friday.
Former National Security Council staffer Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will not be investigated for violating military principles over his testimony against President Donald Trump, the Army announced Friday.
 
The John Bolton I experienced at Duke’s Dave and Kay Phillips lecture series Monday wasn’t what I expected.
The John Bolton I experienced at Duke’s Dave and Kay Phillips lecture series Monday wasn’t what I expected.
 
Twenty-four lawmakers leaving N.C. General Assembly in 2020
Twenty-four lawmakers leaving N.C. General Assembly in 2020
 
Among the medium to small populated counties in North Carolina, Beaufort County is blessed to have a huge, valuable, unique and un movable asset.
Among the medium to small populated counties in North Carolina, Beaufort County is blessed to have a huge, valuable, unique and un movable asset.
 
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
At a certain age, everyone begins to wonder, “Have I saved enough for retirement?”
 
A wheelchair-bound toddler who is not yet two years old was left awestruck when he looked up at a display at a Target store in Arizona.
A wheelchair-bound toddler who is not yet two years old was left awestruck when he looked up at a display at a Target store in Arizona.
 
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