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Arguments about school choice often focus on academic outcomes. That makes sense. But the case for increased parental access to choice involves more than just academics.
Arguments about school choice often focus on academic outcomes. That makes sense. But the case for increased parental access to choice involves more than just academics.
 
The Federal government spent a record amount of money in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 — last October through December — and chalked up a record spending deficit, leaving American taxpayers on the hook for more goods and services than ever before.
The Federal government spent a record amount of money in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 — last October through December — and chalked up a record spending deficit, leaving American taxpayers on the hook for more goods and services than ever before.
 
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the largest teacher’s union in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) is the largest teacher’s union in North Carolina.
 
President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday phase one of the administration’s trade deal with China which deescalates an ongoing economic trade war between the world’s two most powerful economies.
President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday phase one of the administration’s trade deal with China which deescalates an ongoing economic trade war between the world’s two most powerful economies.
 
How can they be impartial jurors when they have expressed numerous times that they want the president removed from office?
How can they be impartial jurors when they have expressed numerous times that they want the president removed from office?
 
Garbage in, garbage out. This rule of thumb applies to every field of human behavior — very much including politics.
Garbage in, garbage out. This rule of thumb applies to every field of human behavior — very much including politics.
 
At least one patsy has been arrested for filming the mass murder.
 
A surgeon fighting state restrictions on medical equipment lost a court battle Friday, Jan. 9, when Superior Court Judge Gregory McGuire dismissed his specific complaints and sent his broader constitutional challenge before a three-judge panel.
A surgeon fighting state restrictions on medical equipment lost a court battle Friday, Jan. 9, when Superior Court Judge Gregory McGuire dismissed his specific complaints and sent his broader constitutional challenge before a three-judge panel.
 
A Delta flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and upon returning to the airport apparently dumped jet fuel which hit over two dozen people at an elementary school.
A Delta flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday and upon returning to the airport apparently dumped jet fuel which hit over two dozen people at an elementary school.
 
The Weinstein legal team is doing everything they can to delay and push the court around – trying their hardest to get Harvey off of the numerous charges
The Weinstein legal team is doing everything they can to delay and push the court around – trying their hardest to get Harvey off of the numerous charges
 
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina System over transparency issues hope their case will pave the way for greater openness and accountability at UNC.
The plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina System over transparency issues hope their case will pave the way for greater openness and accountability at UNC.
 
Governor Roy Cooper always had a strategy that was destined to fail.
 
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced Monday that House Intelligence Committe chair, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and five others will serve as “impeachment managers” in the impending Senate impeachment trial
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced Monday that House Intelligence Committe chair, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), House Judiciary Committee Chair, Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and five others will serve as “impeachment managers” in the impending Senate impeachment trial
 
Here is how impeachment works, as I understand it.
Here is how impeachment works, as I understand it.
 
As we move into 2020, it is important to assess where we are with the uniquely American phenomenon of elite, commercialized college sports.
As we move into 2020, it is important to assess where we are with the uniquely American phenomenon of elite, commercialized college sports.
 
On Wednesday morning, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the entire government resigned as President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes to potentially extend his rule.
On Wednesday morning, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the entire government resigned as President Vladimir Putin proposed constitutional changes to potentially extend his rule.
 
Things are beginning to move quickly, even with the inevitable vote against removal on the horizon.
Things are beginning to move quickly, even with the inevitable vote against removal on the horizon.
 
A Louisiana law mandates proper health contingencies. Choicers are against it.
A Louisiana law mandates proper health contingencies. Choicers are against it.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein will not seek to restore North Carolina's voter identification requirement for the 2020 primary election.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein will not seek to restore North Carolina's voter identification requirement for the 2020 primary election.
 
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to divert more than $7 billion in funds from the Pentagon to build an additional nearly 900 miles of border wall along the southern border.
The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to divert more than $7 billion in funds from the Pentagon to build an additional nearly 900 miles of border wall along the southern border.
 
North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
North Carolina’s Republican legislators say they were left out of focus groups for a major education report that could seriously affect future policymaking.
 
Sanders denied he said it. Then Warren went in for the kill.
 
On January 6, the National Association of Scholars (NAS) co-sponsored an event with the Martin Center to introduce a report on the spread of social justice education in the academy.
On January 6, the National Association of Scholars (NAS) co-sponsored an event with the Martin Center to introduce a report on the spread of social justice education in the academy.
 
The two terrorists who were behind an anti-Semitic shooting last month in Jersey City reportedly had constructed a massive bomb that had the ability to kill people up to 500 yards away, according to federal law enforcement officials.
The two terrorists who were behind an anti-Semitic shooting last month in Jersey City reportedly had constructed a massive bomb that had the ability to kill people up to 500 yards away, according to federal law enforcement officials.
 
These foreign pilots abused the hospitality of the U.S. military.
 
Republicans are trying to put the legal fight over North Carolina’s voter ID into their own hands.
Republicans are trying to put the legal fight over North Carolina’s voter ID into their own hands.
 
On Monday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threw down the gauntlet to Democrats, as he announced he would introduce a resolution supporting the protestors in Iran who are fighting against the theocratic, despotic Islamic regime.
On Monday, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threw down the gauntlet to Democrats, as he announced he would introduce a resolution supporting the protestors in Iran who are fighting against the theocratic, despotic Islamic regime.
 
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.
 
Now that filing has closed for the 2020 North Carolina state House elections, four main questions surround who will control the chamber in 2021.
Now that filing has closed for the 2020 North Carolina state House elections, four main questions surround who will control the chamber in 2021.
 
According to a breaking report from Newsweek, the recent Ukrainian Boeing 737 that fell to its death, killing all aboard, was likely the result of mistakenly fired Iranian anti-aircraft missiles.
According to a breaking report from Newsweek, the recent Ukrainian Boeing 737 that fell to its death, killing all aboard, was likely the result of mistakenly fired Iranian anti-aircraft missiles.
 
When they unveiled their plans, the room was crammed with hundreds of people —a stunning turnout for their home in rural Appalachia.
When they unveiled their plans, the room was crammed with hundreds of people —a stunning turnout for their home in rural Appalachia.
 
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:
 
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