Opinion
The Media and Planned Parenthood
Mainstream outlets ignore major news involving the abortion provider.
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Why Opting Out Suddenly Is In
More parents nationwide are rebelling against standardized testing in public schools.
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Smart diplomacy
Opinion
Dems Prioritize Governor’s Race
Richard Burr has benefitted from good timing throughout his political career. His streak appears to be intact going into 2016.
Opinion
CON Regulations Prove Useless
The requirement of a certificate of need for health care facilities and major equipment fails to optimize the “triple aim” of reducing health care costs, increasing access, and improving quality.
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Nice trip
Opinion
Yes, Protect the Taxpayers
Lawmakers in the General Assembly can only place a taxpayer-protection amendment on the ballot. It would take a majority vote by the people — quite literally a democratic action — to place the measure into the constitution.
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Internet security
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Why Opting Out Suddenly Is In
More parents nationwide are rebelling against standardized testing in public schools.
Opinion
Lessons From the Halifax Takeover
A school district that spends more than $11,000 per pupil continues to fail.
Opinion
Disagreement Over Long-Term Pension Costs
Public pension plans are better funded than they were during the Great Recession. But experts disagree on how much funding they need to prevent taxpayer bailouts.
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Defining Terms Shapes Debate
Don’t believe claims that language doesn’t matter, that words cannot do harm, that they are “just words.” Politics is replete with “facts” that are not so, but that frame the debate on consequential matters.
