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The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
The 2020 election season starts unofficially today at noon, with the opening of candidate filing for most races.
 
President wants the process over and done with — wants the federal government to be able to get back to work for the American people
President wants the process over and done with — wants the federal government to be able to get back to work for the American people
 
West Point administrators have dropped a motto that had become a part of the fanfare surrounding the Army football program since the mid-1990s after officials discovered that the phrase traced back to white supremacist biker gangs and the neo-Nazi prison gang Aryan Brotherhood.
West Point administrators have dropped a motto that had become a part of the fanfare surrounding the Army football program since the mid-1990s after officials discovered that the phrase traced back to white supremacist biker gangs and the neo-Nazi prison gang Aryan Brotherhood.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses what we think are some 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 what we think are some interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s a week in review
 
Eric Ueland, White House legislative affairs director, reportedly told reporters on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that the White House wants live witnesses in a Senate trial and not taped depositions.
Eric Ueland, White House legislative affairs director, reportedly told reporters on Capitol Hill on Wednesday that the White House wants live witnesses in a Senate trial and not taped depositions.
 
The vicious drive against Trump today is a raw power grab by the Left that could have long-lasting consequences
The vicious drive against Trump today is a raw power grab by the Left that could have long-lasting consequences
 
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
If they played football, they’d wear long, black jerseys, and their end zone would be a judicial bench.
 
With the tag line of “Own your community, Own your future,” Locals pitches itself to content creators as a one-stop “home for all your content”
With the tag line of “Own your community, Own your future,” Locals pitches itself to content creators as a one-stop “home for all your content”
 
A noted pediatrician, author, mother and grandmother reveals the secret of teaching our kids gratitude
A noted pediatrician, author, mother and grandmother reveals the secret of teaching our kids gratitude
 
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
That’s the takeaway from a new survey of nearly 1,700 teens and tweens, conducted by Common Sense Media.
 
A day after the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday morning: the Democrats are moving forward on drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
A day after the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made it official Thursday morning: the Democrats are moving forward on drafting articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.
 
Publication aimed at gays, lesbians and others calls out a 2020 Democratic primary candidate for his work with an organization they say is 'homophobic'
Publication aimed at gays, lesbians and others calls out a 2020 Democratic primary candidate for his work with an organization they say is 'homophobic'
 
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
 
This week, Paul Krugman of The New York Times posited a theory: Red states cause depression and suicide.
This week, Paul Krugman of The New York Times posited a theory: Red states cause depression and suicide.
 
The state funding targets that likely will be outlined in the WestEd report are anybody’s guess.
The state funding targets that likely will be outlined in the WestEd report are anybody’s guess.
 
Says Trump 'leaves us no choice but to act' ... He's 'engaged in an abuse of power,' says speaker on Thursday in a dramatic morning announcement
Says Trump 'leaves us no choice but to act' ... He's 'engaged in an abuse of power,' says speaker on Thursday in a dramatic morning announcement
 
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported they were investigating an incident in which a policeman who responded to a call about a dead woman allegedly got caught on video by his own bodycam as he fondled the dead woman’s breasts.
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported they were investigating an incident in which a policeman who responded to a call about a dead woman allegedly got caught on video by his own bodycam as he fondled the dead woman’s breasts.
 
Were you among the crowds rushing to stores for bargains on Black Friday or did you wait for Small Business Saturday?
Were you among the crowds rushing to stores for bargains on Black Friday or did you wait for Small Business Saturday?
 
The journalist shared his thoughts in an interview with the Financial Times published this weekend
 
Among presidential candidates, many campaign platforms have a plan to lower college costs.
 
Aside from Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), a handful of other lawmakers will aim to make their mark in the days ahead
Aside from Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), a handful of other lawmakers will aim to make their mark in the days ahead
 
In an exclusive interview, the Texas congressman opened up about his personal faith, about key political issues — and about his heartfelt beliefs
In an exclusive interview, the Texas congressman opened up about his personal faith, about key political issues — and about his heartfelt beliefs
 
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appeared to shift his stance on impeaching President Donald Trump on Tuesday after having repeatedly called for his impeachment over the past several months.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) appeared to shift his stance on impeaching President Donald Trump on Tuesday after having repeatedly called for his impeachment over the past several months.
 
The ideological and partisan stamp of the Democrat chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is evident throughout the tome
The ideological and partisan stamp of the Democrat chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is evident throughout the tome
 
During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
During 2018, North Carolina lost some 338,000 private-sector jobs, or 9.1 percent of the total. Did you happen to notice this economic catastrophe?
 
Some of America’s favorite items may be a bit harder — or more expensive — to get this winter because of issues with agricultural trade and tariffs on European goods.
Some of America’s favorite items may be a bit harder — or more expensive — to get this winter because of issues with agricultural trade and tariffs on European goods.
 
One lawmaker who has made up his own mind about the president sure won't be on the Christmas list of other left-leaning members this year
One lawmaker who has made up his own mind about the president sure won't be on the Christmas list of other left-leaning members this year
 
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
The N&O yesterday published an op-ed by the NC Justice Center that accuses Sen. Phil Berger of “spinning a compelling yarn, even when he doesn’t tell the whole story.”
 
Fewer students are graduating from high schools—not because graduation rates are down, but because birth rates fell by about 4 percent from 1990 to 2001.
Fewer students are graduating from high schools—not because graduation rates are down, but because birth rates fell by about 4 percent from 1990 to 2001.
 
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
North Carolina’s state pension plan is prepared to weather another recession, a Pew Charitable Trusts stress test says.
 
Billionaire investment banker-turned-radical environmentalist Tom Steyer has managed to raise just enough money, after spending more than $40 million of his own, to qualify for the Democratic debate stage.
Billionaire investment banker-turned-radical environmentalist Tom Steyer has managed to raise just enough money, after spending more than $40 million of his own, to qualify for the Democratic debate stage.
 
While most believe he has no shot of winning either the primary or the election, some are worried that the moderate billionaire’s presence in the primary will help get Donald Trump re-elected.
While most believe he has no shot of winning either the primary or the election, some are worried that the moderate billionaire’s presence in the primary will help get Donald Trump re-elected.
 
House Judiciary Committee hearings got underway earlier on Wednesday — here's one of the highlights so far, which will long be discussed
House Judiciary Committee hearings got underway earlier on Wednesday — here's one of the highlights so far, which will long be discussed
 
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