Op-Ed
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Trump/Cyrus delusion, distortion of Christianity
On Jan. 6, 2021, six permissions for demonstrations were issued in Washington, D.C., four of which were to Christian groups. We all know now that these demonstrators launched an attack on the Capitol to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power. Although the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys have received most…
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Nancy Barrineau | What you need to know about Project 2025
You’ve probably heard about Project 2025, but how much do you know about it?
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Richard Hudson: Supporting America’s workforce and lowering your everyday costs
If you had an extra $1,000 in your wallet, what would you do with it?
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Richard Hudson: Delivering results for you
Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’ failed leadership, you have seen record-high inflation, skyrocketing energy prices, the worst border crisis in history, and your constitutional rights under attack. Since House Republicans took the majority nearly two years ago, we have worked tirelessly to undo the damage the Biden-Harris Administration’s…
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Rob Schofield | Pennsylvania shooting should be a wake-up call for the next three-plus months
As with all such horrific acts of political violence throughout American history, this past weekend’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has prompted an array of immediate and widely varying responses.
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Nancy Barrineau | American democracy depends on your vote
My father and many of yours left their families and risked their lives to stop Hitler and save Western Democracy. Because they succeeded, we call them the Greatest Generation.
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David Larson | People of means have always had school choice
While there are a number of areas of disagreement between the state House and Senate regarding adjustments to the biennial budget, the two sides do seem to be in agreement on one major item — clearing the waitlist for Opportunity Scholarships, commonly known as school vouchers.
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Rob Schofield | Juneteenth holiday: An important moment to contemplate our nation’s past and present
What in the world could they have been thinking?
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JOHN HOOD | Ticket-splitters could prove decisive
Donald Trump will likely win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes this year. Our state is a political battleground, no question about it, but in presidential races the Democratic Party always runs a bit uphill here.
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JOHN HOOD | Freedom has multiple definitions
What does it mean to be free? Many seemingly intractable disputes about specific issues — ranging from welfare spending and school choice to abortion and alcohol policy — originate from the fact that people don’t answer this question in the same way. It’s hard to have a useful political conversation…
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Rob Schofield | NC’s rapidly snowballing gambling mess
The physical therapy facility was a beehive of activity at 8:00 a.m. on a Tuesday. In a big and well-lit room, dozens of patients – most of them aging and trying their best to stave off various ravages of time – stretched awkwardly on tables or did their best to…
