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Pam Bondi, Eric Herschmann, and Alan Dershowitz destroy the Dem case.
Pam Bondi, Eric Herschmann, and Alan Dershowitz destroy the Dem case.
 
New reports from the Chinese government indicate that the number of people who have been infected by the coronavirus jumped from 2,700 yesterday to over 4,500 today as the number of people who have died from the outbreak is now well over 100.
New reports from the Chinese government indicate that the number of people who have been infected by the coronavirus jumped from 2,700 yesterday to over 4,500 today as the number of people who have died from the outbreak is now well over 100.
 
January 26 to February 1st is National School Choice Week. It’s that time when we spread the word about the different educational options available to parents and children and celebrate the many benefits of school choice.
January 26 to February 1st is National School Choice Week. It’s that time when we spread the word about the different educational options available to parents and children and celebrate the many benefits of school choice.
 
On Friday, GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new academic standards for the state, shoving out the Common Core standards that had been implemented in the state in 2010, just one year after he started pushing for jettisoning those standards.
On Friday, GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new academic standards for the state, shoving out the Common Core standards that had been implemented in the state in 2010, just one year after he started pushing for jettisoning those standards.
 
As always, you can follow the votes at Civitas’ VoteTracker site. The difference this year is that we have enhanced the user experience with VoteTracker.
As always, you can follow the votes at Civitas’ VoteTracker site. The difference this year is that we have enhanced the user experience with VoteTracker.
 
The Sunday poll by Fox News found 55% give the economy a good or excellent grade.
The Sunday poll by Fox News found 55% give the economy a good or excellent grade.
 
Communist China has expanded its quarantine around the area that is at the center of the coronavirus outbreak as several major cities have canceled work for the next couple of weeks in hopes of stopping the virus from spreading.
Communist China has expanded its quarantine around the area that is at the center of the coronavirus outbreak as several major cities have canceled work for the next couple of weeks in hopes of stopping the virus from spreading.
 
Few people outside the bubble of N.C. state government seem to be paying much attention to the lingering impasse over a vetoed state budget.
Few people outside the bubble of N.C. state government seem to be paying much attention to the lingering impasse over a vetoed state budget.
 
On the recommendations of Washington and Lee’s “Commission on Institutional History and Community,” the board voted to close off the Recumbent Statue of Robert E. Lee in the university chapel that bears his name and to remove the name of John Robinson from an important campus building.
On the recommendations of Washington and Lee’s “Commission on Institutional History and Community,” the board voted to close off the Recumbent Statue of Robert E. Lee in the university chapel that bears his name and to remove the name of John Robinson from an important campus building.
 
The Lakers player has been called one of the greatest players ever to play basketball.
The Lakers player has been called one of the greatest players ever to play basketball.
 
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
North Carolina ranks 12th in the nation for how it prepares teachers to teach children to read, a new report shows.
 
On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the International Falls Port of Entry in Minnesota at the U.S./Canada border seized $900,000 in counterfeit United States currency that was found in a commercial rail shipment originating from China.
On Friday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the International Falls Port of Entry in Minnesota at the U.S./Canada border seized $900,000 in counterfeit United States currency that was found in a commercial rail shipment originating from China.
 
Under President Obama’s redefinition, much more of North Carolina, and virtually all of our state east of Interstate 95, would have been designated as Waters of the United States.
Under President Obama’s redefinition, much more of North Carolina, and virtually all of our state east of Interstate 95, would have been designated as Waters of the United States.
 
The coronavirus — which has killed more than 80 people in China so far and has resulted in more than 50 million Chinese citizens now effectively quarantined in the country — has reached the United States, with two states thus far confirming multiple cases, including two new cases on Sunday.
The coronavirus — which has killed more than 80 people in China so far and has resulted in more than 50 million Chinese citizens now effectively quarantined in the country — has reached the United States, with two states thus far confirming multiple cases, including two new cases on Sunday.
 
The Brazilian president is much like President Trump, on steroids. He's known as the "Trump of the Tropics."
The Brazilian president is much like President Trump, on steroids. He's known as the "Trump of the Tropics."
 
Add another titan director to the list of titan directors dismissive of the trend of assembly-line movies created by the “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises: Quentin Tarantino.
Add another titan director to the list of titan directors dismissive of the trend of assembly-line movies created by the “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises: Quentin Tarantino.
 
The John Locke Foundation is kicking off National School Choice Week with a talk from Robert Luddy, the creator of several charter and private schools in North Carolina.
The John Locke Foundation is kicking off National School Choice Week with a talk from Robert Luddy, the creator of several charter and private schools in North Carolina.
 
President Donald Trump endorsed a candidate in a key House race on Thursday who previously considered leaving the Republican Party, told Trump to drop out in 2016, and who voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton.
President Donald Trump endorsed a candidate in a key House race on Thursday who previously considered leaving the Republican Party, told Trump to drop out in 2016, and who voted for Democrat Hillary Clinton.
 
The idea of a campus “safe space”—a university-sanctioned oasis where students can go to destress and feel at ease—has had its share of ridicule.
The idea of a campus “safe space”—a university-sanctioned oasis where students can go to destress and feel at ease—has had its share of ridicule.
 
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.
 
If their Saturday presentation was a "coming attraction," what will Monday bring?
If their Saturday presentation was a "coming attraction," what will Monday bring?
 
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
For a guy claiming to be against “tax giveaways” to corporations, Gov. Roy Cooper sure seems to be fond of doling out taxpayer dollars to corporations.
 
The Trump administration quietly announced new crushing sanctions on Thursday against entities that have been providing concealed support to Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
The Trump administration quietly announced new crushing sanctions on Thursday against entities that have been providing concealed support to Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
 
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
Amy O. Cooke is the new publisher of Carolina Journal. She is also the new CEO for the John Locke Foundation.
 
Beaufort County Commissioners voted to form a committee to "investigate the jail situation". The committee is empowered to look at all alternatives. This sounds good until one examines the whole situation.
Beaufort County Commissioners voted to form a committee to "investigate the jail situation". The committee is empowered to look at all alternatives. This sounds good until one examines the whole situation.
 
Earlier this week, Judge David Lee convened a status conference with the plaintiffs and defendants from the ongoing Leandro v. State of North Carolina lawsuit.
Earlier this week, Judge David Lee convened a status conference with the plaintiffs and defendants from the ongoing Leandro v. State of North Carolina lawsuit.
 
Communist China has arrested and sentenced a University of Minnesota student to six months of prison over tweets that he posted while he was in the United States of communist dictator Xi Jinping, which were deemed to be derogatory.
Communist China has arrested and sentenced a University of Minnesota student to six months of prison over tweets that he posted while he was in the United States of communist dictator Xi Jinping, which were deemed to be derogatory.
 
How should the State of North Carolina go about corporate taxation and corporate welfare? There are four possible policy combinations.
How should the State of North Carolina go about corporate taxation and corporate welfare? There are four possible policy combinations.
 
It appears Gov. Roy Cooper might not be alone when it comes to conflating across-the-board tax cuts with “corporate giveaways.”
It appears Gov. Roy Cooper might not be alone when it comes to conflating across-the-board tax cuts with “corporate giveaways.”
 
China is essentially quarantining Wuhan, a city of more than 11 million people, in response to up to 4,000 people that have been exposed to a mutating Coronavirus that has killed at least 17 people.
China is essentially quarantining Wuhan, a city of more than 11 million people, in response to up to 4,000 people that have been exposed to a mutating Coronavirus that has killed at least 17 people.
 
But he will not be alone in chasing that poisoned chalice.
But he will not be alone in chasing that poisoned chalice.
 
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.
 
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 a week in 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 a week in review:
 
Don’t despair North Carolina, despite continuing cries the state is without a budget — even after months of consternation, frustration, accusations, political wrangling, and dead–end negotiations.
Don’t despair North Carolina, despite continuing cries the state is without a budget — even after months of consternation, frustration, accusations, political wrangling, and dead–end negotiations.
 
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