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Anything done a first time becomes easier to do a second time, for better and for worse.
Anything done a first time becomes easier to do a second time, for better and for worse.
 
Last year, in what became known as the Sokal Squared hoax, James Lindsay, Helen Pluckrose, and Peter Boghossian created 20 fake papers that they submitted to several cultural studies journals. Seven of them had been selected for publication at the time the hoax became public.
Last year, in what became known as the Sokal Squared hoax, James Lindsay, Helen Pluckrose, and Peter Boghossian created 20 fake papers that they submitted to several cultural studies journals. Seven of them had been selected for publication at the time the hoax became public.
 
Robert Foster, a gubernatorial candidate in Mississippi, has faced some backlash in recent days after he refused a one-on-one meeting with a female reporter.
Robert Foster, a gubernatorial candidate in Mississippi, has faced some backlash in recent days after he refused a one-on-one meeting with a female reporter.
 
The giving away of America's assets: free education; free health care; access to the wealth fare system using anchor babies," etc. is what I have termed, here in Beaufort County, the promised protractive nuisance for Illegals to come in greater abundance.
The giving away of America's assets: free education; free health care; access to the wealth fare system using anchor babies," etc. is what I have termed, here in Beaufort County, the promised protractive nuisance for Illegals to come in greater abundance.
 
The pervasiveness of summer vacation in music, film, and TV is indicative of the remarkable role it plays in the life of Americans.
The pervasiveness of summer vacation in music, film, and TV is indicative of the remarkable role it plays in the life of Americans.
 
A new report from The Daily Beast shed light on a potential reason that alleged pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was given a deal of a lifetime when he was convicted on child prostitution charges in 2008.
A new report from The Daily Beast shed light on a potential reason that alleged pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was given a deal of a lifetime when he was convicted on child prostitution charges in 2008.
 
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday that doubles the federally mandated minimum wage to $15 per hour.
 
Despite low performance, NC Virtual Academy may get to raise its enrollment by 20% after the House approved legislation granting the enrollment growth.
Despite low performance, NC Virtual Academy may get to raise its enrollment by 20% after the House approved legislation granting the enrollment growth.
 
President Donald Trump condemned a "send her back" chant that broke out at his rally in Greenville, North Carolina on Wednesday that was directed at far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
President Donald Trump condemned a "send her back" chant that broke out at his rally in Greenville, North Carolina on Wednesday that was directed at far-left Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN).
 
State Rep. Holly Grange, a New Hanover County Republican, made it official. She’s running in 2020 for governor.
State Rep. Holly Grange, a New Hanover County Republican, made it official. She’s running in 2020 for governor.
 
Every year, professors around the world write millions of letters of recommendation.
Every year, professors around the world write millions of letters of recommendation.
 
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and N.C. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest this week gathered a roundtable of school-choice advocates to pitch Education Freedom Scholarships.
 
An Oklahoma man has been freed from prison after a judge ruled Tuesday that he did not commit the crime.
An Oklahoma man has been freed from prison after a judge ruled Tuesday that he did not commit the crime.
 
A years-long push to expand competition in the health-care industry passed the Senate Health Committee Monday and soon may reach the Senate floor.
A years-long push to expand competition in the health-care industry passed the Senate Health Committee Monday and soon may reach the Senate floor.
 
We have experienced a decade of economic growth and the big questions many are asking is whether this growth will continue or if there will be a recession in our future?
We have experienced a decade of economic growth and the big questions many are asking is whether this growth will continue or if there will be a recession in our future?
 
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
Walt Disney Co. issued a blistering response to what the company describes as "gross and unfair" public criticisms of the way it treats its employees leveled by Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of co-founder Roy Disney.
 
Let's pretend President Trump didn't tweet.
 
The latest report on the horrific Notre Dame fire is that a newly appointed security guard misunderstood the alert system and sent his colleagues to the wrong building when the fire initially broke out.
The latest report on the horrific Notre Dame fire is that a newly appointed security guard misunderstood the alert system and sent his colleagues to the wrong building when the fire initially broke out.
 
Lawmakers, after so many fits and starts, finally persuaded enough of their nervous colleagues to vote to begin fixing North Carolina’s archaic and broken system of governing alcohol, a move some 80 years in the making.
Lawmakers, after so many fits and starts, finally persuaded enough of their nervous colleagues to vote to begin fixing North Carolina’s archaic and broken system of governing alcohol, a move some 80 years in the making.
 
Homeschool enrollment hasn't topped the charts just yet. But at the rate it's growing, it's only a matter of time.
Homeschool enrollment hasn't topped the charts just yet. But at the rate it's growing, it's only a matter of time.
 
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke raised just over $3.6 million from the period between April through June, falling far short of second quarter expectations.
Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke raised just over $3.6 million from the period between April through June, falling far short of second quarter expectations.
 
The loudest proponents of alcohol reform in North Carolina — lawmakers such as Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, and Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance — now have their colleagues’ unwavering attention.
The loudest proponents of alcohol reform in North Carolina — lawmakers such as Rep. Chuck McGrady, R-Henderson, and Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance — now have their colleagues’ unwavering attention.
 
For the next eight days, the world will reflect upon the historic Apollo 11 mission, when America entered the history books by putting the first man on the moon — the first bold step into the final frontier of space exploration.
For the next eight days, the world will reflect upon the historic Apollo 11 mission, when America entered the history books by putting the first man on the moon — the first bold step into the final frontier of space exploration.
 
Modern universities are ignoring their civic duty to teach their students how to become engaged citizens.
 
After slogging through a mass of statistical data and redistricting jargon, day three of Common Cause v. Lewis brought the court back to the fundamental questions: the constitutionality of Republicans’ gerrymandered maps and the legal implications of the controversial Hofeller files.
After slogging through a mass of statistical data and redistricting jargon, day three of Common Cause v. Lewis brought the court back to the fundamental questions: the constitutionality of Republicans’ gerrymandered maps and the legal implications of the controversial Hofeller files.
 
When college officials violate people’s rights, they run the risk of bringing on lawsuits that can cost their schools a lot of money.
When college officials violate people’s rights, they run the risk of bringing on lawsuits that can cost their schools a lot of money.
 
Survivors of botched abortions need you today to speak on their behalf !!
Survivors of botched abortions need you today to speak on their behalf !!
 
On Saturday, leaders of the Russian fleet spoke at a ceremony honoring the 14 Russian officers who died last Monday on the nuclear-powered AS-12 Losharik and said the sailors had averted a “planetary catastrophe,” according to openmedia.io.
On Saturday, leaders of the Russian fleet spoke at a ceremony honoring the 14 Russian officers who died last Monday on the nuclear-powered AS-12 Losharik and said the sailors had averted a “planetary catastrophe,” according to openmedia.io.
 
As The Daily Wire reported last month, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) — who I have called the most important freshman conservative since Sen.
As The Daily Wire reported last month, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) — who I have called the most important freshman conservative since Sen.
 
A dispute over a K-3 reading contract is heating up after the company at the center of the controversy, Istation, sent a cease-and-desist letter to three people who have publicly criticized a decision to grant the contract to Istation.
A dispute over a K-3 reading contract is heating up after the company at the center of the controversy, Istation, sent a cease-and-desist letter to three people who have publicly criticized a decision to grant the contract to Istation.
 
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
A bill N.C. craft distillers see as a game-changer regarding how they do business and how they can grow their businesses is headed to the governor.
A bill N.C. craft distillers see as a game-changer regarding how they do business and how they can grow their businesses is headed to the governor.
 
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
A move to keep funding state programs that count on federal money is moving through the General Assembly.
A move to keep funding state programs that count on federal money is moving through the General Assembly.
 
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