Opinion
‘Going Galt’ Not The Best Way To Counter War On Men
The healthy response to societal attacks on masculinity is not to withdraw and become selfish.
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Carson Pitches Free-Market Reforms, Limited Government At Raleigh Speech
RALEIGH — The director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Ben Carson leapt to conservative rock-star status in February 2013 at the National Prayer Breakfast. He advocated conservative policies and Christian values with President Obama sitting a few feet away.
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Report: U.S. Among Freest Nations for Ease of Generosity
RALEIGH — The philanthropy freedom index puts the Netherlands, United States, Sweden, Japan, Australia, and Mexico at the top. Turkey, Russia, Egypt, and China round out the bottom. Of the three metrics used, the U.S. scored highest in civil-society freedom: The right of individuals and groups to join forces and give as they choose.
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Election Night Brings Upsets, Close Margins in N.C. Legislative Races
RALEIGH — Primary election night Tuesday resulted in several upsets and close races in legislative contests in North Carolina, setting the stage for a competitive general election season this summer and fall. Voter turnout was 35 percent, nipping at the heels of the record-breaking turnout of 37 percent in 2008, another presidential year.
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In N.C. Senate Race, Republican Ramsey Gets Help From Other Aircraft Providers
RALEIGH — Randy Ramsey’s support for Democrats includes air travel for Gov. Bev Perdue and a $2,000 contribution to her campaign in July. Before this year, he had given $3,750 to Republican candidates, but more than 10 times that amount to Democratic campaigns and to the state Democratic Party.
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Republicans Duke It Out in Winner-Take-All House District 16 Primary
RALEIGH — A civil engineer, a storm-recovery expert, and a builder are vying for the opportunity to represent the residents of N.C. House District 16 in the state legislature. The stakes are high in this coastal region: Because no Democrat has filed, the winner of the Republican primary May 8 becomes the de facto representative.
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With Cap Lifted, State Sees Surge in Charter School Applications
RALEIGH — By mid-April, approximately 60 applications for new charters had been submitted to the N.C. Office of Charter Schools. If approved, the new charter schools would open by the fall of 2013. The applications run the gamut of rural and urban regions across North Carolina — from the Triad, Triangle, and Charlotte regions to rural Randolph and Chatham counties.
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Four GOP Contenders Say Secretary of State’s Office Shortchanges Businesses
RALEIGH — Four candidates are squaring off in the May 8 Republican primary for the right to challenge incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Elaine Marshall in the November general election.
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Challenger Says Incumbent Sen. Bingham Has Violated Republican Principles
RALEIGH — Because no Democrat has filed in the district, the winner of the Republican primary May 8 will take the seat. Republicans have a decided advantage in voter registration in state Senate District 33.
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N.C. Democratic Party Chair David Parker Refuses to Resign
RALEIGH — Notwithstanding David Parker’s early departure, the chairman will remain the titular head of the party as Democrats welcome President Obama to North Carolina for an official visit Wednesday and as voters head to the polls in the May 8 primary.
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Two Republicans Seek Senate Seat Held For a Generation by Basnight
RALEIGH — Both Rep. Bill Cook and real estate broker Jerry Evans describe themselves as fiscal conservatives and say government is too intrusive. And both say residents want new blood in the legislative seat held for nearly three decades by Democrat Marc Basnight, the former Senate president pro tem.
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Four N.C. Reps Earn ‘F’ Grade on Fiscal Votes in 2011
RALEIGH — Four members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation earned an “F” grade for their votes on fiscal issues during the 2011 session of Congress, according to new rankings from the National Taxpayer Union, a limited-government advocacy group based in Washington, D.C.
