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While the deterioration of our public discourse preceded the 2016 election — and indeed Trump’s nomination and election can be seen as effects rather than causes of the phenomenon — political polarization is a defining characteristic of his presidency.
While the deterioration of our public discourse preceded the 2016 election — and indeed Trump’s nomination and election can be seen as effects rather than causes of the phenomenon — political polarization is a defining characteristic of his presidency.
 
Unfortunately, the outlook for PhDs hasn’t improved since 2012. More and more, doctoral students sacrifice family, wealth, and their mental health to earn a degree with terrible job prospects.
Unfortunately, the outlook for PhDs hasn’t improved since 2012. More and more, doctoral students sacrifice family, wealth, and their mental health to earn a degree with terrible job prospects.
 
According to The Wall Street Journal, USA Swimming is being investigated by a grand jury based on claims of sexual abuse of swimmers
According to The Wall Street Journal, USA Swimming is being investigated by a grand jury based on claims of sexual abuse of swimmers
 
It’s hard to imagine, but did you know regular people can get as excited about new choices as Raleigh media get about new grocery store options? It’s true.
It’s hard to imagine, but did you know regular people can get as excited about new choices as Raleigh media get about new grocery store options? It’s true.
 
The forgotten American is the blue-collar taxpayer who attends church on Sundays. He toils diligently so that he can put bread on the table for his family and children, but he lives paycheck-to-paycheck on a tight budget.
The forgotten American is the blue-collar taxpayer who attends church on Sundays. He toils diligently so that he can put bread on the table for his family and children, but he lives paycheck-to-paycheck on a tight budget.
 
Partisanship often dominates contemporary political dialogue, but it’s possible for Republicans and Democrats to find at least some common ground.
Partisanship often dominates contemporary political dialogue, but it’s possible for Republicans and Democrats to find at least some common ground.
 
Everyone has been moved by the remarkable story of forgiveness and mercy of Brandt Jean, brother of Botham Jean — who was tragically killed last year by a Dallas police officer in his own apartment.
Everyone has been moved by the remarkable story of forgiveness and mercy of Brandt Jean, brother of Botham Jean — who was tragically killed last year by a Dallas police officer in his own apartment.
 
The school year may be halfway over — or more — before the contract dispute between competing reading diagnostic companies is resolved, leaving students at public schools in limbo.
The school year may be halfway over — or more — before the contract dispute between competing reading diagnostic companies is resolved, leaving students at public schools in limbo.
 
The Senate unanimously voted Tuesday, Oct. 1, to reject the House’s version of the 2019 Farm Act, which would ban smokable hemp by May 2020. Now, it’s up to the House and Senate on whether they will appoint conferees to sort out the two chambers’ differences.
The Senate unanimously voted Tuesday, Oct. 1, to reject the House’s version of the 2019 Farm Act, which would ban smokable hemp by May 2020. Now, it’s up to the House and Senate on whether they will appoint conferees to sort out the two chambers’ differences.
 
On Thursday, a man described as a 20-year veteran of the police force who had security clearance went berserk in police headquarters next to Notre Dame Cathedral, murdering four police officers with a ceramic knife before he was shot and killed by another police officer.
On Thursday, a man described as a 20-year veteran of the police force who had security clearance went berserk in police headquarters next to Notre Dame Cathedral, murdering four police officers with a ceramic knife before he was shot and killed by another police officer.
 
The redistricting court in Common Cause v. Lewis issued several strict guidelines last month to the General Assembly on how to draft its new 2020 election maps. But will the court’s appointed referee have to follow the same rules?
The redistricting court in Common Cause v. Lewis issued several strict guidelines last month to the General Assembly on how to draft its new 2020 election maps. But will the court’s appointed referee have to follow the same rules?
 
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Todd Phillips said that critics should not be blaming the movie “Joker” for bad actors that wish to use it as an excuse for violence.
Speaking with Vanity Fair, Todd Phillips said that critics should not be blaming the movie “Joker” for bad actors that wish to use it as an excuse for violence.
 
As the Innovative School District’s first and only school, Southside Ashpole Elementary has a lot to live up to in terms of academic progress. An early evaluation of the inaugural school shows much work is needed.
As the Innovative School District’s first and only school, Southside Ashpole Elementary has a lot to live up to in terms of academic progress. An early evaluation of the inaugural school shows much work is needed.
 
The pillars of the Fourth Estate, i.e. the press, are taking a beating. “Fake news” has become a ridiculous cliche, yet the mantra is starting to damage those pillars like so much wind and rain.
The pillars of the Fourth Estate, i.e. the press, are taking a beating. “Fake news” has become a ridiculous cliche, yet the mantra is starting to damage those pillars like so much wind and rain.
 
Most students rely on loans to pay for college; colleges raise their prices, and student debt increases. Now, about 44 million students collectively owe $1.6 trillion in student debt.
Most students rely on loans to pay for college; colleges raise their prices, and student debt increases. Now, about 44 million students collectively owe $1.6 trillion in student debt.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper hadn’t finished his opening remarks at the Climate Change Interagency Council meeting before noisy protesters decried his position on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Gov. Roy Cooper hadn’t finished his opening remarks at the Climate Change Interagency Council meeting before noisy protesters decried his position on the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
 
Go ahead and try to “Sue ‘til you’re blue.” That’s what leading Republicans said to the Democrats going to court over partisan gerrymanders in North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts.
Go ahead and try to “Sue ‘til you’re blue.” That’s what leading Republicans said to the Democrats going to court over partisan gerrymanders in North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts.
 
A suburban Chicago man who drove his black SUV through Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, is facing terrorism charges, according to the Cook County state's attorney's office.
A suburban Chicago man who drove his black SUV through Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, is facing terrorism charges, according to the Cook County state's attorney's office.
 
A letter from the federal Department of Education has sparked yet another controversy on the campuses of Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
A letter from the federal Department of Education has sparked yet another controversy on the campuses of Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
 
The outside of the envelope was printed in big bold type: “Do Not Destroy. Official Document.” Being one who generally follows rules, I wouldn’t dare destroy and couldn’t wait to open it.
The outside of the envelope was printed in big bold type: “Do Not Destroy. Official Document.” Being one who generally follows rules, I wouldn’t dare destroy and couldn’t wait to open it.
 
On Tuesday night, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that he might sue some House Democrats for attempting to violate attorney client privilege, obstruction of justice and other offenses in their actions targeting President Trump.
On Tuesday night, former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani told Fox News’ Laura Ingraham that he might sue some House Democrats for attempting to violate attorney client privilege, obstruction of justice and other offenses in their actions targeting President Trump.
 
The Sport of Kings is under renewed scrutiny due to a long list of horse deaths at famed Southern California racetrack Santa Anita.
The Sport of Kings is under renewed scrutiny due to a long list of horse deaths at famed Southern California racetrack Santa Anita.
 
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.
 
In his new book The Assault on American Excellence, Yale law professor Anthony Kronman traces many of the current woes of American universities back to the use of one word in one opinion in one court case.
In his new book The Assault on American Excellence, Yale law professor Anthony Kronman traces many of the current woes of American universities back to the use of one word in one opinion in one court case.
 
On Tuesday, Southern California’s West Hollywood will be celebrating the grand opening of America’s first-ever cannabis cafe, similar to those found in Amsterdam.
On Tuesday, Southern California’s West Hollywood will be celebrating the grand opening of America’s first-ever cannabis cafe, similar to those found in Amsterdam.
 
Lawmakers will continue to consider mini-budgets. For now.
 
With neither discussion nor debate, the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve Beaufort businessman Randy Ramsey as the board’s new chairman.
With neither discussion nor debate, the University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve Beaufort businessman Randy Ramsey as the board’s new chairman.
 
On Monday, the Democrat-led House Intelligence Committee subpoenaed President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani as part of the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into Trump
On Monday, the Democrat-led House Intelligence Committee subpoenaed President Trump’s personal attorney Rudy Giuliani as part of the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into Trump
 
Most of us get the general idea of diminishing returns and diminishing marginal utility — even if we don’t know the technical terms.
Most of us get the general idea of diminishing returns and diminishing marginal utility — even if we don’t know the technical terms.
 
Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Gallardo was receiving an award from City Hall after being named “April 2019 Deputy of the Month.”
Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Gallardo was receiving an award from City Hall after being named “April 2019 Deputy of the Month.”
 
Doctors expect more people to die of vaping-related illnesses in North Carolina.
Doctors expect more people to die of vaping-related illnesses in North Carolina.
 
With the Democrat-controlled House charging full steam ahead toward the impeachment of President Trump, many have begun to look ahead to the potential response by the Republican-majority Senate
With the Democrat-controlled House charging full steam ahead toward the impeachment of President Trump, many have begun to look ahead to the potential response by the Republican-majority Senate
 
About this time last year, progressive activists and Democratic politicians were trumpeting the news that North Carolina was 49th in the country in friendliness to teachers, according to a study by the website WalletHub.
About this time last year, progressive activists and Democratic politicians were trumpeting the news that North Carolina was 49th in the country in friendliness to teachers, according to a study by the website WalletHub.
 
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