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A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
A decision Tuesday, Dec. 3, by the N.C. Court of Appeals rebuking Gov. Roy Cooper could have ramifications beyond the initial scope of the case, and it could influence a dispute over the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
 
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
Not all pictures are worth a thousand words. But the picture of North Carolina’s new congressional map tells an important story.
 
The children in the study were all enrolled in the first, second or third grade at the time of the testing, which was done in British Columbia
The children in the study were all enrolled in the first, second or third grade at the time of the testing, which was done in British Columbia
 
As religious displays for Christmas are being forced out of the public square by secular leftists, Pope Francis encouraged that Nativity scenes be displayed in schools, town squares, and other forms of public property.
As religious displays for Christmas are being forced out of the public square by secular leftists, Pope Francis encouraged that Nativity scenes be displayed in schools, town squares, and other forms of public property.
 
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
The latest (but certainly not last) round of redistricting lawsuits is behind us.
 
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
A three-judge panel unanimously upheld North Carolina’s new congressional districts, just in time for 2020 candidates to start filing.
 
These longshot candidates with little national name recognition are now bowing out of the fight against President Donald Trump for next year
These longshot candidates with little national name recognition are now bowing out of the fight against President Donald Trump for next year
 
In the initial disclosure form submitted to the intelligence community inspector general, the whistleblower failed to include key information about his/her contact with the office of Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff
In the initial disclosure form submitted to the intelligence community inspector general, the whistleblower failed to include key information about his/her contact with the office of Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff
 
A series of messages has come under fire and provoked strong commentary
 
I have great empathy with the Ukrainian whistleblower. I was a whistleblower… and paid a price for it.
I have great empathy with the Ukrainian whistleblower. I was a whistleblower… and paid a price for it.
 
Nadler issued an invitation (of sorts) to Trump over the weekend in the form of a letter, opening the door for Republicans to call their own witnesses in this second half of the impeachment inquiry, and Trump’s legal team responded almost immediately, declining Nadler’s offer.
Nadler issued an invitation (of sorts) to Trump over the weekend in the form of a letter, opening the door for Republicans to call their own witnesses in this second half of the impeachment inquiry, and Trump’s legal team responded almost immediately, declining Nadler’s offer.
 
California Democrat now needs to 'talk to constituents' about the issue — here's what else is going on
California Democrat now needs to 'talk to constituents' about the issue — here's what else is going on
 
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
The second-ranking Republican in the N.C. Senate will not run for re-election next year.
 
When political disagreement breaks down to demonizing one’s ideological opponents, something clearly has gone amiss.
When political disagreement breaks down to demonizing one’s ideological opponents, something clearly has gone amiss.
 
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
In the middle of North Carolina’s uncertain scuffle over congressional redistricting, it’s anyone’s guess what will happen during the 2020 primaries.
 
On Friday, speaking by phone with the hosts of Fox & Friends, President Trump said bluntly, “I want a trial.”
On Friday, speaking by phone with the hosts of Fox & Friends, President Trump said bluntly, “I want a trial.”
 
'No way in the world the Senate can act and convict the president,' said Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina
'No way in the world the Senate can act and convict the president,' said Rep. Tim Scott of South Carolina
 
Candidate filing in North Carolina starts on December 2, but one group of candidates will not be able to file that day.
Candidate filing in North Carolina starts on December 2, but one group of candidates will not be able to file that day.
 
The New York Times/Siena College partnership keeps producing terrible news for the 2020 Democratic contenders.
The New York Times/Siena College partnership keeps producing terrible news for the 2020 Democratic contenders.
 
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 19, that Medicaid transformation would be placed on hold indefinitely.
The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 19, that Medicaid transformation would be placed on hold indefinitely.
 
Hollywood thinks it knows best — guess again, Tinseltown
 
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
Homeowners whose property was taken by the government for highway projects may be out of luck if Gov. Roy Cooper signs the transportation bill on his desk.
 
Not a chance. Instead we turned Black Friday into Beautiful Biking Friday. With no crowds at the Greenway, temps in the 60's and sunny skies, it was a perfect day.
Not a chance. Instead we turned Black Friday into Beautiful Biking Friday. With no crowds at the Greenway, temps in the 60's and sunny skies, it was a perfect day.
 
As the 2020 election season gathers momentum, North Carolina's tax reforms and demands for higher spending on any number of government programs will be front and center.
As the 2020 election season gathers momentum, North Carolina's tax reforms and demands for higher spending on any number of government programs will be front and center.
 
"Two days. Two reports citing the same data. Two different conclusions.” That is how Rick Seltzer described the near-simultaneous release of two studies looking at state funding in Inside Higher Ed.
"Two days. Two reports citing the same data. Two different conclusions.” That is how Rick Seltzer described the near-simultaneous release of two studies looking at state funding in Inside Higher Ed.
 
One of the most memorable Thanksgivings for me was serving dinner to the homeless in Hawaii back in the early 1990s.
One of the most memorable Thanksgivings for me was serving dinner to the homeless in Hawaii back in the early 1990s.
 
I do get it. Some folks, within today's America, seem to need a tribal gathering point, and for the consumer intellect, scoring well while shopping is a tempting scorecard to behold, it tends to register in the pathos of the chronic consumer long beyond 'the shopping experience'.
I do get it. Some folks, within today's America, seem to need a tribal gathering point, and for the consumer intellect, scoring well while shopping is a tempting scorecard to behold, it tends to register in the pathos of the chronic consumer long beyond 'the shopping experience'.
 
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked House Democrats’ attempts to gain access to President Donald Trump’s financial records, at least temporarily, instructing Trump’s lawyers to file a petition by December 5 on why the Supreme Court should take on the case.
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked House Democrats’ attempts to gain access to President Donald Trump’s financial records, at least temporarily, instructing Trump’s lawyers to file a petition by December 5 on why the Supreme Court should take on the case.
 
Investigators hired by the General Assembly concluded that Gov. Roy Cooper used the power of his office to pressure developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline into creating a $57.8-million discretionary fund as a condition of getting an environmental permit for the pipeline.
Investigators hired by the General Assembly concluded that Gov. Roy Cooper used the power of his office to pressure developers of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline into creating a $57.8-million discretionary fund as a condition of getting an environmental permit for the pipeline.
 
There is general agreement among higher education observers and reformers that tuition and fees at public universities have increased at an unsustainable pace.
There is general agreement among higher education observers and reformers that tuition and fees at public universities have increased at an unsustainable pace.
 
When it comes to North Carolina redistricting, the handwriting is on the wall. The old system for producing legislative and congressional districts is going away.
When it comes to North Carolina redistricting, the handwriting is on the wall. The old system for producing legislative and congressional districts is going away.
 
California Democrat now needs to 'talk to constituents' about the issue — here's what else is going on
California Democrat now needs to 'talk to constituents' about the issue — here's what else is going on
 
Barack Obama is not a huge fan of his one-time partner, Joe Biden.
Barack Obama is not a huge fan of his one-time partner, Joe Biden.
 
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