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BARONE: Both parties fail to respond to signals in the political marketplace
Sun shines on the U.S. Capitol dome, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) I like to apply free-market analysis to American politics. Within established laws, politicians compete for votes and are […]
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Editorial Cartoon
On Monday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., sat for a discussion with author Ta-Nehisi Coates. She dropped a number of shocking statements — statements that elicited nothing but murmurs of agreement from Coates. AOC claimed: “No one ever makes a […]
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ERICKSON: Where is the hope?
MAGA hats sit on empty seats during an election watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Chandler, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York) Last week, I interviewed the Rev. Tim Keller about his new book, “Hope in […]
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PRAGER: Mask-wearing represents fear and blind obedience, not science
A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks by as patrons dine outside of a restaurant along the Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu) When I see […]
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WINGFIELD: The new Georgia election law explained correctly
The 2021 legislative session in Georgia is over, and the most-discussed legislation concerned election reform. While dozens of these bills were introduced, only Senate Bill 202 cleared both chambers. Gov. Brian Kemp signed it into […]
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THOMPSON: Tapped out – Gov. Cooper’s irrational shut-down orders threaten bar owners’ livelihoods
Jessica Thompson is an attorney with Pacific Legal Foundation Earlier this month, Gov. Roy Cooper appeared on national cable news touting how he closed North Carolina bars to fight the spread of COVID-19. The problem is most […]
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BELL: General Assembly Works to Ensure NC is ‘Most Military Friendly State’
Majority leader John Bell (R-Wayne) There is a reason why motorists entering North Carolina are greeted with a sign that welcomes them to the “Nation’s Most Military Friendly State.” It is because we have led […]
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TRUMP: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s stunning hypocrisy
Photo of Lara Trump As we continue to combat the global pandemic and look towards a safe, responsible re-opening based on science and the facts, it’s important for our state and local leaders to provide […]
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HILL: Milton Friedman must be rolling in his grave
FILE – This is the Nobel award which economist Milton Friedman will receive, is seen in this Dec. 10, 1976 file photo taken in Stockholm, Sweden. The economics award was not among the five awards […]