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August 13, 2025

Letter directs schools to eliminate DEI

February 27, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

The U.S. Department of Education sent a Feb. 14 letter to federally funded schools calling for the end of DEI. (Courtesy U.S. Department of Education) RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education issued a “Dear […]

Wake’s school board adopts Biden’s Title IX changes

August 1, 2024 The North State Journal Comments Off

The Title IX changes made by President Joe Biden, pictured Monday in Austin, Texas., have been adopted by the North Carolina’s largest school district. (Manuel Balce Ceneta / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Wake County […]

Buddy Guy keeps blues alive through ‘Sinners,’ his music — but it hasn’t been easy

August 11, 2025 Comments Off on Buddy Guy keeps blues alive through ‘Sinners,’ his music — but it hasn’t been easy
The Word: I see differently now

August 10, 2025 Comments Off on The Word: I see differently now
Book Review: ‘You Belong Here’ explores dangers of going home again

August 9, 2025 Comments Off on Book Review: ‘You Belong Here’ explores dangers of going home again
Siemens to expand Charlotte facility for U.S. transformer production

August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Siemens to expand Charlotte facility for U.S. transformer production
This week in history: Aug. 7-13

August 7, 2025 Comments Off on This week in history: Aug. 7-13

GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess

August 4, 2025 Comments Off on GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess
RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces

June 27, 2025 Comments Off on RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces
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

Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering
When Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to prevent the Republican-led Legislature from redrawing the state’s congressional districts, it marked the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. The word “gerrymander” was coined [...] The post Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering first appeared on The North State Journal.
Buddy Guy keeps blues alive through ‘Sinners,’ his music — but it hasn’t been easy
NEW YORK — For Buddy Guy — a stalwart and staunch defender of the blues — there’s nothing more important than keeping his chosen genre at the forefront of conversation. It comes naturally: Guy is [...] The post Buddy Guy keeps blues alive through ‘Sinners,’ his music — but it hasn’t been easy first appeared […]
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 […]