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George H.W. Bush: patriot, statesman, president. RIP

When I reflect on the “Greatest Generation,” I’m always amazed at the selflessness which characterized them. Men and women stood tall, rolled up their sleeves — and fought in Europe and the Pacific, saving the world from tyranny. They knew the stakes, they understood their mission in combat or back home, and fought or worked...

Marc Rotterman
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America on the verge of becoming energy independent, Trump official says

America is poised to become energy independent, and its allies abroad will share the economic and geopolitical benefits, a key Trump administration official says. Dan Brouillette, Department of Energy deputy secretary, made the case for free-market energy solutions, and President Donald Trump’s policy decisions Friday, May 11, during the Jesse Helms Center Foundation’s 30th anniversary lecture...

Dan Way
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Friday Interview: Paving the Way for the Map Act’s End

RALEIGH — It is inefficient, unfair, unconstitutional, and unnecessary. That’s the assessment of North Carolina’s Map Act from Jon Guze, John Locke Foundation director of legal studies. Guze assessed the Map Act’s flaws during a discussion with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio.

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Friday Interview: Rock Music’s Role in Toppling the Wall

RALEIGH — Rock ‘n’ roll is fun; it makes us move, smile, and sing. Dr. Larry Schweikart, professor of history at the University of Dayton, says rock ‘n’ roll also can change the world. He’s the driving force behind the movie “Rockin’ The Wall.” Schweikart discussed the movie’s key themes with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.

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Friday Interview: Using Freedom to Fight Global Poverty

RALEIGH — Politicians and pop stars tell us we need to do more to help end global poverty. But what if we doubled the amount of foreign aid we sent to poor countries and nothing happened? William Easterly says we have doubled foreign aid in the past with few apparent benefits. The New York University economist recently discussed global poverty during the fifth annual John W. Pope Lecture at N.C. State University. He also discussed the topic with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio.

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