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Could redistricting ruling help Republicans in Wake County?

Wake County Republicans are hoping new state Supreme Court rulings that hurt GOP political efforts by forcing changes to political maps could be used to help Republicans in the state’s largest county and seat of state government. Republicans held a rally trying to force the Democratic County commission to work with the Wake County legislative...

Dallas Woodhouse
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An intro to ethics course to save our planet

In a culture divided by partisan politics, “moderate” proposals have become the preferred solution for many, but moderation does not always equate with justice, truth, or effective policy outcomes. This is especially true when it comes to the environment. In our public discourse on climate change and sustainability, pundits and extremists rule the airwaves. It...

Chris West

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McCrory shells Budd on Putin, Russia

After months of sustained body blows from millions of dollars in negative ads from the Ted Budd-supporting Club for Growth, former Gov. Pat McCrory began punching back hard Thursday. He’s trying to land a knockout punch on Congressman Budd based on his statement and votes concerning Russia and Vladimir Putin. “As Ukrainians bled and died,”...

Dallas Woodhouse
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Cooper demands absolute loyalty from Democrats … or else

If you are a Democrat and you don’t show absolute loyalty to Gov. Roy Cooper, he will seek to destroy you politically. Cooper recruited, endorsed, and will help bankroll a primary against Democrat state Sen. Kirk deViere of Cumberland County because deViere voted a few times with Republicans in the General Assembly. Cooper endorsed Val...

Dallas Woodhouse