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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Published: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 @ 8:44 am By: ENC NOW
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
 
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses North Carolina’s new congressional and legislative election maps.
Donna King, Carolina Journal editor-in-chief, discusses North Carolina’s new congressional and legislative election maps.
 
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the Palestinians during his most recent broadcast for believing in myths, having unrealistic expectations, being hypocrites, and for expecting Israel to negotiate with them when they are genocidal.
Published: Friday, January 12th, 2024 @ 2:33 am By: Daily Wire
Comedian Bill Maher slammed the Palestinians during his most recent broadcast for believing in myths, having unrealistic expectations, being hypocrites, and for expecting Israel to negotiate with them when they are genocidal.
 
Recycling Eco-Myths Is the Existential Threat
Opponents of school choice claim that private schools are unaccountable because they don’t have to satisfy every testing mandate required of traditional public schools, yet private schools are subject to the highest standard of accountability: parents
Opponents of school choice claim that private schools are unaccountable because they don’t have to satisfy every testing mandate required of traditional public schools, yet private schools are subject to the highest standard of accountability: parents
 
10 myths told by COVID experts — and now debunked
10 myths told by COVID experts — and now debunked
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us most here in North Carolina, and is distilled for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us most here in North Carolina, and is distilled for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video.
 
President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that he was going to “debunk” some of the myths he’d heard circulating about domestic oil production in the United States — but the Republicans of the House Judiciary Committee thought otherwise.
Published: Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 @ 12:45 am By: Daily Wire
President Joe Biden claimed on Wednesday that he was going to “debunk” some of the myths he’d heard circulating about domestic oil production in the United States — but the Republicans of the House Judiciary Committee thought otherwise.
 
Scott Lincicome writes at National Review Online to dispel myths involving Operation Warp Speed.
Scott Lincicome writes at National Review Online to dispel myths involving Operation Warp Speed.
 
In touting his latest proposal to raise taxes on North Carolinians, Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel recently offered this claim
In touting his latest proposal to raise taxes on North Carolinians, Democratic state Sen. Wiley Nickel recently offered this claim
 
Continuing its efforts against mis- and disinformation, the State Board of Elections on Thursday launched a special webpage to combat myths and falsehoods that spread quickly about elections.
Continuing its efforts against mis- and disinformation, the State Board of Elections on Thursday launched a special webpage to combat myths and falsehoods that spread quickly about elections.
 
Myths and misinformation have spread faster than the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Myths and misinformation have spread faster than the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
With Democrats in charge of the White House, and U.S. House, and (possibly as of this writing) the U.S. Senate, you can expect a push by left-wing activists and politicians to repeal some federal tax cuts enacted by the previously Republican Congress and signed by President Trump.
With Democrats in charge of the White House, and U.S. House, and (possibly as of this writing) the U.S. Senate, you can expect a push by left-wing activists and politicians to repeal some federal tax cuts enacted by the previously Republican Congress and signed by President Trump.
 
P.J. O’Rourke reminds Commentary readers about inconvenient truths involving former President John F. Kennedy and his famous family.
P.J. O’Rourke reminds Commentary readers about inconvenient truths involving former President John F. Kennedy and his famous family.
 
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner highlights Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony to Congress late last week.
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner highlights Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony to Congress late last week.
 
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner highlights Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony to Congress late last week.
Eddie Scarry of the Washington Examiner highlights Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s testimony to Congress late last week.
 
ECU infectious disease specialist discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Threats, myths and precautions
ECU infectious disease specialist discusses Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Threats, myths and precautions
 
As the debate over Medicaid expansion continues, it is vital to have an understanding of the real impact of closing North Carolina’s health coverage gap and to dispel false allegations and misinformation.
As the debate over Medicaid expansion continues, it is vital to have an understanding of the real impact of closing North Carolina’s health coverage gap and to dispel false allegations and misinformation.
 
The migrant caravan the left-leaning media has been gushing over finally reached the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, and things got violent.
The migrant caravan the left-leaning media has been gushing over finally reached the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, and things got violent.
 
A bill that would change the state constitution to lower the cap on the income tax rate is scheduled for consideration by the House Rules committee today
A bill that would change the state constitution to lower the cap on the income tax rate is scheduled for consideration by the House Rules committee today
 
One of the great myths bought into by much of the general public, politicians, and media pundits is that trade deficits are bad for the economy
One of the great myths bought into by much of the general public, politicians, and media pundits is that trade deficits are bad for the economy
 
What if the conventional wisdom about education in North Carolina were exactly backwards, and it was Republicans who have been more generous in funding our state's schools
What if the conventional wisdom about education in North Carolina were exactly backwards, and it was Republicans who have been more generous in funding our state's schools
 
State Board of Education Chairman Emeritus Phil Kirk set the record straight about education funding in North Carolina in a recent opinion piece.
State Board of Education Chairman Emeritus Phil Kirk set the record straight about education funding in North Carolina in a recent opinion piece.
 
Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman discuss current issues, yet again and again.
Published: Sunday, August 14th, 2016 @ 10:18 am By: Bobby Tony
Thomas Sowell and Milton Friedman discuss current issues, yet again and again.
 
Governor McCrory's press office released the following information refuting deceptive and misleading attacks on the governor's record of protecting the environment
Governor McCrory's press office released the following information refuting deceptive and misleading attacks on the governor's record of protecting the environment
 
Does the new bill limit or prohibit private sector companies from adopting their own nondiscrimination policies or practices?
Does the new bill limit or prohibit private sector companies from adopting their own nondiscrimination policies or practices?
 
Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage surrounding public charter schools. In his latest video, Lt. Governor Dan Forest dispels many of the myths perpetuated by those against school choice.
Recently, there has been a significant amount of media coverage surrounding public charter schools. In his latest video, Lt. Governor Dan Forest dispels many of the myths perpetuated by those against school choice.
 
"Since 2012," the Apple web site boasts, "all our data centers have been powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources."
"Since 2012," the Apple web site boasts, "all our data centers have been powered by 100 percent renewable energy sources."
 
Some political pundits talk about a monolithic group called the Christian Right, social conservatives who march in lockstep behind a standard set of socially conservative political views
Some political pundits talk about a monolithic group called the Christian Right, social conservatives who march in lockstep behind a standard set of socially conservative political views
 
It is back-to-school time, which means that the mainstream media and public school advocacy groups are busy telling folks that Republicans are jeopardizing the welfare of North Carolina's public schools. What do the facts say?
It is back-to-school time, which means that the mainstream media and public school advocacy groups are busy telling folks that Republicans are jeopardizing the welfare of North Carolina's public schools. What do the facts say?
 
"We must raise the minimum wage." That is one mantra emanating from progressives across the country and here in North Carolina.
"We must raise the minimum wage." That is one mantra emanating from progressives across the country and here in North Carolina.
 
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
 
Some progressives continue to push for an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage.
Some progressives continue to push for an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage.
 
In his book Education Myths, University of Arkansas professor Jay Greene pointed out that the myth of inadequately funded schools "is simultaneously the most widely held idea about education in America and the one that is most directly at odds with the available evidence."
In his book Education Myths, University of Arkansas professor Jay Greene pointed out that the myth of inadequately funded schools "is simultaneously the most widely held idea about education in America and the one that is most directly at odds with the available evidence."
 
The September issue of Money (a Time, Inc. publication) featured an article titled "Busting the 5 Myths of College Costs" by Penelope Wang. It claimed that many of the assumptions that parents hold on how to reduce the cost of college are outdated or wrong. Wang promised to give the...
The September issue of Money (a Time, Inc. publication) featured an article titled "Busting the 5 Myths of College Costs" by Penelope Wang. It claimed that many of the assumptions that parents hold on how to reduce the cost of college are outdated or wrong. Wang promised to give the...
 
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
 
The debate about health care reform has long been fraught with persistent myths and inaccurate claims. Here's another one to add to the list: Obamacare...
The debate about health care reform has long been fraught with persistent myths and inaccurate claims. Here's another one to add to the list: Obamacare...
 
If you've spent any time learning about pirates, you've likely heard of Blackbeard. Author Kevin Duffus says what you think you know about Blackbeard might be very different...
If you've spent any time learning about pirates, you've likely heard of Blackbeard. Author Kevin Duffus says what you think you know about Blackbeard might be very different...
 
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
UNC Healthcare CEO Dr. Bill Roper educated state legislators Dec. 11 about what he called five "myths" of health care at a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services meeting held to discuss the future of health care.
 
The NC Institute for Constitutional Law (NCICL) recently published an article about nullification, asserting that it not a legitimate constitutional remedy.
The NC Institute for Constitutional Law (NCICL) recently published an article about nullification, asserting that it not a legitimate constitutional remedy.
 
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
Voter photo ID (House Bill 351) has been dead in the water since Gov. Perdue cut it down with her veto pen last June.
 

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