UNC board of trustees

August 11, 2025

POLIAKOFF: University trustees should not be potted plants: the UNC example

August 12, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

(Gerry Broome / AP Photo) The fish stinks from the head, goes the old saying. Presidents of elite universities have been at the head of the failed response to a rash of antisemitic harassment and […]

General Assembly short session started Wednesday

April 24, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

The State seal in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. (North State Journal) RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly returned for the short session on Wednesday with a handful of items on its […]

Book Review: ‘You Belong Here’ explores dangers of going home again

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Siemens to expand Charlotte facility for U.S. transformer production

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This week in history: Aug. 7-13

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Pee-wee’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think

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Dark comedy about modern dating in sharp, (knowingly) silly ‘Oh, Hi!’

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GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess

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RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces

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KRAWIEC: I’m from the government and I’m here to take your children

May 17, 2025 Comments Off on KRAWIEC: I’m from the government and I’m here to take your children

Poll: Many Democrats call their party weak, ineffective
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective,” according to a poll that finds considerable pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but [...] The post Poll: Many Democrats call their party weak, ineffective first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: I see differently now
When we look back through the years, many things appear different than they did at the time. Often it takes years to gain understanding. In the moment, we question and wonder. In our human judgment, [...] The post The Word: I see differently now first appeared on The North State Journal.
North State Journal publisher Neal Robbins to join Trump administration’s agriculture department
RALEIGH — North State Journal publisher Neal Robbins has been appointed deputy under secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a role that will place him in senior leadership over tens of [...] The post North State Journal publisher Neal Robbins to join Trump administration’s agriculture department first appeared on The North […]
From meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out
NEW YORK — His is a Cinderella story. Before the big tours and country music award nominations, Bailey Zimmerman was growing up in the small town of Louisville, Illinois, working at the local meat processing [...] The post From meat processing plant to country music stardom, Bailey Zimmerman is figuring it out first appeared on […]
All major Las Vegas Strip casinos unionized in historic labor victory
LAS VEGAS — When Susana Pacheco accepted a housekeeping job at a casino on the Las Vegas Strip 16 years ago, she believed it was a step toward stability for her and her 2-year-old daughter. [...] The post All major Las Vegas Strip casinos unionized in historic labor victory first appeared on The North State […]
HARSANYI: Europe’s recognition of ‘Palestine’ is a cynical joke
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced this week that their countries would unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state. The first problem with that is “Palestine” is a fictional place. There never [...] The post HARSANYI: Europe’s recognition of ‘Palestine’ is a cynical joke first appeared on The North State Journal.