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For the sake of the pile: My lesson in Christmas equity
When my three children were little, I went to great lengths to ensure that each one’s pile of gifts on Christmas morning was the same number and value. It was an annual exercise that made me (and my husband) a bit crazy. That artfully arranged collection of gifts on Christmas morning was my way of saying “I love you.” Now I know I inadvertently taught them a lesson in the futility of chasing equity.
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Surprising ways NC has shaped how the world celebrates Christmas
Christmas is considered one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, and one that was clearly shaped by US traditions. Many people are unaware though that North Carolina has also heavily influenced Christmas celebrations worldwide. From decorations to days of observance, North Carolina has remained pivotal for this Christian holiday and secular day...
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North Carolina song evokes wonder
One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs you’ll ever hear at Christmastime originated right here in North Carolina. John Jacob Niles was born in Louisville, Kentucky, in 1892. At the age of 18, he got a job with the Burroughs Adding Machine Company, selling the hand-cranked devices to businesses and schools. While visiting his customers,...
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Love transcends race, but not always in NC’s family courts
A heart-warming story out of North Carolina is making the rounds on national media channels. Peter Mutabazi lives in Charlotte now, but he once lived on the streets of Uganda as a child. Today he is a great dad to four adopted children. He takes joy in providing these children with the childhood he never...
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Auto insurance reformers moving in right direction
The John Locke Foundation has urged lawmakers for more than a decade to reform a system that hurts good drivers and thwarts innovation.
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This day in 1776, NC’s first constitution was adopted
North Carolina has had three state constitutions. The first one was adopted on Dec. 18, 1776. This column explores some historical context and a few particulars of that constitution. The three state constitutions were adopted in the following years: 1776, 1868, and 1971. (Many revisions were made in 1835 to the first state constitution, yet...
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Lawmakers should close health plan hole
During the 2023 fiscal year, the federal government ran a $1.7 trillion deficit. That’s an increase of $320 billion, or 23%, over last year’s deficit. And the worst is yet to come. The best estimate of Washington’s unfunded liabilities over the next 75 years is a staggering $80 trillion, attributable mostly to Social Security and...
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Term limits for US Congress are a great idea. Why not at NC legislature too?
As the election season heats up, candidates are making promises and signing pledges regarding what they will do in the event they are elected. Many North candidates running to represent North Carolinians in both state and federal offices have been signing a particular pledge for term limits on members of US Congress. The idea behind...
