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A recent cascade of investigative reporting on the shady business dealings of Jerry Falwell Jr. has raised some troubling questions about the controversial evangelical figure and his vision for Liberty University
A recent cascade of investigative reporting on the shady business dealings of Jerry Falwell Jr. has raised some troubling questions about the controversial evangelical figure and his vision for Liberty University
 
The House Ethics Committee announced on Wednesday that it is investigating allegations made against Democrat Rep. Katie Hill (CA) that Hill had an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her congressional staffers.
The House Ethics Committee announced on Wednesday that it is investigating allegations made against Democrat Rep. Katie Hill (CA) that Hill had an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her congressional staffers.
 
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants charter schools gone, but several prominent N.C. and national advocates for charter schools say the presidential contender is out of touch with voters.
 
'l feel strongly that as adults, we can and should be best at educating our children about the importance of a healthy and balanced life'
'l feel strongly that as adults, we can and should be best at educating our children about the importance of a healthy and balanced life'
 
Some House members want to give the N.C. Department of Transportation an emergency bailout.
Some House members want to give the N.C. Department of Transportation an emergency bailout.
 
A time that should have been marked by triumphant celebration ended up being a moment one member of the Houston Astros’ staff has come to regret.
A time that should have been marked by triumphant celebration ended up being a moment one member of the Houston Astros’ staff has come to regret.
 
She thanked members of Congress for their work, stressed the importance of continuing to fight hard
 
A new poll from the Civitas Institute shows approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper have started to tick down over the past seven months.
A new poll from the Civitas Institute shows approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper have started to tick down over the past seven months.
 
Outdated zoning, rent controls, and other regulations are preventing people in high-demand urban settings from providing affordable housing arrangements, such as adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like granny flats and garages converted into living spaces.
Outdated zoning, rent controls, and other regulations are preventing people in high-demand urban settings from providing affordable housing arrangements, such as adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) like granny flats and garages converted into living spaces.
 
On Tuesday, two members of the right-wing group dubbed the “Proud Boys,” John Kinsman and Maxwell Hare, were sentenced to four years behind bars for their role in a brawl with left-wing Antifa members last October.
On Tuesday, two members of the right-wing group dubbed the “Proud Boys,” John Kinsman and Maxwell Hare, were sentenced to four years behind bars for their role in a brawl with left-wing Antifa members last October.
 
There is one directive of Democratic Socialists as they are now in charge of the People's House: Destroy President Trump, his family, his politcal friends, and his close associates in the Executive Branch.
There is one directive of Democratic Socialists as they are now in charge of the People's House: Destroy President Trump, his family, his politcal friends, and his close associates in the Executive Branch.
 
Lawmakers have reached a compromise on smokable hemp, but their agreement may not make everyone in the hemp community happy. For now.
Lawmakers have reached a compromise on smokable hemp, but their agreement may not make everyone in the hemp community happy. For now.
 
President also lifts sanctions against Turkey, 'unless something happens that we're not happy with'
President also lifts sanctions against Turkey, 'unless something happens that we're not happy with'
 
Time is running out, and Medicaid transformation is imperiled.
 
Views on initiatives or implementation may differ, but conceptually, school choice garners broad bipartisan support. It’s time to push past political polarization in rhetoric and debate. Ideas, not ideology, are winning the day.
Views on initiatives or implementation may differ, but conceptually, school choice garners broad bipartisan support. It’s time to push past political polarization in rhetoric and debate. Ideas, not ideology, are winning the day.
 
As this op-ed points out, there are contradictions surrounding the business magnate's legendary charitable giving
As this op-ed points out, there are contradictions surrounding the business magnate's legendary charitable giving
 
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts released its ruling in Students For Fair Admissions v. Harvard University.
Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts released its ruling in Students For Fair Admissions v. Harvard University.
 
The Democrat from California left when the GOP lawmakers arrived — and took a witness with him
The Democrat from California left when the GOP lawmakers arrived — and took a witness with him
 
Health management company Aetna has charged the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services with manipulating the process for awarding Medicaid managed care contracts to favor Blue Cross N.C.
Health management company Aetna has charged the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services with manipulating the process for awarding Medicaid managed care contracts to favor Blue Cross N.C.
 
As reported by ESPN, Chinese state television did not air any of the NBA’s opening games as part of its continued punishment of the league after Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey posted a pro-democracy tweet on October 4 simply stating, “Fight For Freedom, Stand For Hong Kong.”
As reported by ESPN, Chinese state television did not air any of the NBA’s opening games as part of its continued punishment of the league after Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey posted a pro-democracy tweet on October 4 simply stating, “Fight For Freedom, Stand For Hong Kong.”
 
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
Senate Republicans introduced Wednesday, Oct. 23, a pair of mini-budget bills that would raise pay for K-12 educators and university employees.
 
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.
 
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal slammed China on Tuesday while discussing the NBA’s controversial stance to cower to the Communist Party of China (CPC) by censoring criticisms around the league directed at China’s human rights abuses and clamp down on freedom.
Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal slammed China on Tuesday while discussing the NBA’s controversial stance to cower to the Communist Party of China (CPC) by censoring criticisms around the league directed at China’s human rights abuses and clamp down on freedom.
 
Dale Owen has been called many things, depending on who’s talking. He’s a cardiologist with a “bullseye” on his back, who is fighting to resurrect a dinosaur: independent, doctor-owned practices.
Dale Owen has been called many things, depending on who’s talking. He’s a cardiologist with a “bullseye” on his back, who is fighting to resurrect a dinosaur: independent, doctor-owned practices.
 
As faithful people, we must make sure that what we pursue on this Earth does not consume and destroy us
As faithful people, we must make sure that what we pursue on this Earth does not consume and destroy us
 
In what British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described as an “unimaginable tragedy,” 39 people — 38 adults and one teenager — were found dead Wednesday in a tractor trailer at an industrial park in Essex, England.
In what British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has described as an “unimaginable tragedy,” 39 people — 38 adults and one teenager — were found dead Wednesday in a tractor trailer at an industrial park in Essex, England.
 
Since April, I’ve witnessed the ongoing destruction of the University of Tulsa (TU) by a cadre of wealthy and powerful people affiliated with the billionaire George Kaiser.
Since April, I’ve witnessed the ongoing destruction of the University of Tulsa (TU) by a cadre of wealthy and powerful people affiliated with the billionaire George Kaiser.
 
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation on Wednesday that would move most federal agencies out of Washington, D.C. and into a variety of regions throughout the United States that have been deemed economically distressed.
Sens. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced legislation on Wednesday that would move most federal agencies out of Washington, D.C. and into a variety of regions throughout the United States that have been deemed economically distressed.
 
If North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $5 billion tax increase, his Republican rivals would be both furious and gleeful — furious about the potential economic consequences, that is, and gleeful about the political ones.
If North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $5 billion tax increase, his Republican rivals would be both furious and gleeful — furious about the potential economic consequences, that is, and gleeful about the political ones.
 
Seeking the things of the world can be too dangerous a compromise for the faithful, the author explains
Seeking the things of the world can be too dangerous a compromise for the faithful, the author explains
 
The President’s Acting Chief of Staff stood in the White House briefing room and confessed to activities considered by some impeachable, by others at least illegal. In closing, he proclaimed: “I have news for everybody. Get over it!”
The President’s Acting Chief of Staff stood in the White House briefing room and confessed to activities considered by some impeachable, by others at least illegal. In closing, he proclaimed: “I have news for everybody. Get over it!”
 
If North Carolina’s nebulous criminal code isn’t confusing enough, the “elephant” metaphors lawmakers use to describe them are even less enlightening.
If North Carolina’s nebulous criminal code isn’t confusing enough, the “elephant” metaphors lawmakers use to describe them are even less enlightening.
 
State tax credits for solar energy projects made for bad public policy. That doesn’t excuse recent action from the N.C. Revenue Department that denies those credits to solar energy finance companies.
State tax credits for solar energy projects made for bad public policy. That doesn’t excuse recent action from the N.C. Revenue Department that denies those credits to solar energy finance companies.
 
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