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Silent Sam - the controversial Confederate statue that formerly stood on UNC Chapel Hill's campus - may turn into a rallying election issue for liberal activists, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors told Carolina Journal.
Silent Sam - the controversial Confederate statue that formerly stood on UNC Chapel Hill's campus - may turn into a rallying election issue for liberal activists, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors told Carolina Journal.
 
That was an example of the kind of commentary we got during debate on traffic cameras in the North Carolina Senate.
That was an example of the kind of commentary we got during debate on traffic cameras in the North Carolina Senate.
 
RALEIGH - Shut out of formal power in the state capital for the first time in more than a century, North Carolina Democrats hope that 2014 will mark the beginning of a steady climb back to legislative majorities and the Governor's Mansion by 2016.
RALEIGH - Shut out of formal power in the state capital for the first time in more than a century, North Carolina Democrats hope that 2014 will mark the beginning of a steady climb back to legislative majorities and the Governor's Mansion by 2016.
 
Sen. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover), co-chairman of the Senate Judiciary I Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, announced Friday he will retire from the General Assembly at the end of his term.
Sen. Thom Goolsby (R-New Hanover), co-chairman of the Senate Judiciary I Committee and the Appropriations Subcommittee on Justice and Public Safety, announced Friday he will retire from the General Assembly at the end of his term.
 
To our state's shame, North Carolina ranks number eight in the nation for sex trafficking.
To our state's shame, North Carolina ranks number eight in the nation for sex trafficking.
 
Absurd headlines are springing up in newspapers all across North Carolina stating: "Tax Credit Costs $336 Million in State Revenue."
Absurd headlines are springing up in newspapers all across North Carolina stating: "Tax Credit Costs $336 Million in State Revenue."
 
The UNC academic fraud scandal is like a pesky staph infection that just won't go away for university officials - nor should it.
The UNC academic fraud scandal is like a pesky staph infection that just won't go away for university officials - nor should it.
 
Mahatma Gandhi is remembered as a man of peace because of his nonviolent revolution that ended British rule of India.
Mahatma Gandhi is remembered as a man of peace because of his nonviolent revolution that ended British rule of India.
 
If Beverly Perdue is not the worst governor in North Carolina's long history, she is at least the worst in recent memory. She even managed to surpass her predecessor, convicted felon Mike Easley.
If Beverly Perdue is not the worst governor in North Carolina's long history, she is at least the worst in recent memory. She even managed to surpass her predecessor, convicted felon Mike Easley.
 
Well before Gov. Pat McCrory was sworn into office, the leftist mainstream press battered him for not being bipartisan enough.
Well before Gov. Pat McCrory was sworn into office, the leftist mainstream press battered him for not being bipartisan enough.
 
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
Do you know what happens in North Carolina if a government board, agency or commission refuses to obey the state's sunshine laws requiring open meetings and records? Absolutely nothing!
 
There is an old saying, “A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn’t like the tune.” After years of mismanagement, our state’s economy is weighed down by $2.5 billion owed to Washington for our unemployment insurance debt.
There is an old saying, “A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn’t like the tune.” After years of mismanagement, our state’s economy is weighed down by $2.5 billion owed to Washington for our unemployment insurance debt.
 
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
Have the Republicans lost their minds by rejecting Medicaid expansion? "Yes" is the answer, according to liberal Democrats and their allied editorial writers across the state.
 
Last week, this column broke the fact that North Carolina ranks at the top (number 11) in state-level spending on education. Although the Tar Heel State ranks 45th on overall spending on education, it has nothing to do with any policy promulgated by the General Assembly.
Last week, this column broke the fact that North Carolina ranks at the top (number 11) in state-level spending on education. Although the Tar Heel State ranks 45th on overall spending on education, it has nothing to do with any policy promulgated by the General Assembly.
 
Straight ticket voting is the poster child for voter laziness and apathy.
 
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
With a wink and a nod, the left-wing media continues to help push the deceptive agenda of the teachers union (NCAE) in the Tar Heel State. It is readily apparent that neither the NCAE nor the media support real educational reform in North Carolina.
 
For all those who scream, "There is no voter fraud in North Carolina!" the silence was deafening after the latest revelation from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) regarding online voter registration during the 2012 election season.
For all those who scream, "There is no voter fraud in North Carolina!" the silence was deafening after the latest revelation from the State Board of Elections (SBOE) regarding online voter registration during the 2012 election season.
 
Despite having 152 convicted murderers on death row, North Carolina has not conducted an execution since 2006.
Despite having 152 convicted murderers on death row, North Carolina has not conducted an execution since 2006.
 
A human face was put on sex trafficking in a recent Senate Judiciary 1 committee meeting. Anna, a young lady who was the victim of sex trafficking when she was a teenager, gave powerful testimony before the committee.
A human face was put on sex trafficking in a recent Senate Judiciary 1 committee meeting. Anna, a young lady who was the victim of sex trafficking when she was a teenager, gave powerful testimony before the committee.
 
When Republicans fought hard this session to stop sex trafficking in our state, little was heard from so-called women's rights advocates.
When Republicans fought hard this session to stop sex trafficking in our state, little was heard from so-called women's rights advocates.
 
For good reason, the Racial Justice Act (RJA) was recently repealed by the North Carolina General Assembly.
For good reason, the Racial Justice Act (RJA) was recently repealed by the North Carolina General Assembly.
 
Several weeks ago I penned a column where I referred to the weekly protests by political leftists at the General Assembly as "Moron Monday." I was completely off base and now realize my mistake.
Several weeks ago I penned a column where I referred to the weekly protests by political leftists at the General Assembly as "Moron Monday." I was completely off base and now realize my mistake.
 
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys has picked up the ball and started running with it. The group has shared its concerns in writing with Governor Pat McCrory.
The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys has picked up the ball and started running with it. The group has shared its concerns in writing with Governor Pat McCrory.
 
It is time to open up North Carolina’s government operations to the public view. The North Carolina legislature has a great opportunity this year to make state and local governments more ethical and efficient.
It is time to open up North Carolina’s government operations to the public view. The North Carolina legislature has a great opportunity this year to make state and local governments more ethical and efficient.
 
State senator Thom Goolsby's (R-Wilmington) bill to repeal the grossly-misnamed Racial Justice Act has cleared its first hurdle.
State senator Thom Goolsby's (R-Wilmington) bill to repeal the grossly-misnamed Racial Justice Act has cleared its first hurdle.
 
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
While the state House leadership is talking about watering stuff down, slowing things down, appeasing the Democrats to "get stuff done,"
 
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
A Sunshine Week meeting to discuss a proposed new law making a violation of the state's open government laws found some senators not too keen on the idea.
 
In John 3:19 we read: "...people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
In John 3:19 we read: "...people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil."
 
Much of Democratic state Senate District 9 candidate Deborah Butler's campaign against freshman Republican Sen. Thom Goolsby has focused on a piece of anti-abortion legislation he supported, even though both candidates say their primary goal is job creation.
Much of Democratic state Senate District 9 candidate Deborah Butler's campaign against freshman Republican Sen. Thom Goolsby has focused on a piece of anti-abortion legislation he supported, even though both candidates say their primary goal is job creation.
 
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