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There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
There are many people who overlook the brilliance of the US Constitution. They argue that it is outdated and unfit to adequately govern such a modern nation as ours in the 21st century.
 
Lost amidst the Gaza and Ukraine headlines is the stunning failure of the U.S. Navy to protect and secure global shipping routes through the Red Sea and subsequent Suez Canal transit.
Lost amidst the Gaza and Ukraine headlines is the stunning failure of the U.S. Navy to protect and secure global shipping routes through the Red Sea and subsequent Suez Canal transit.
 
Most North Carolinians probably know that the “Regulators” were a group of Piedmont farmers who opposed the heavy-handed enforcement of taxes and fees by the colonial government in the years preceding the War of Independence.
Most North Carolinians probably know that the “Regulators” were a group of Piedmont farmers who opposed the heavy-handed enforcement of taxes and fees by the colonial government in the years preceding the War of Independence.
 
I love light. I have twinkle lights all over the yard and keep lights burning inside and outside most of the time. When I look around at the lamps we have, I realize they tell a story of the life Tom and I have lived together for nearly 58 years.
I love light. I have twinkle lights all over the yard and keep lights burning inside and outside most of the time. When I look around at the lamps we have, I realize they tell a story of the life Tom and I have lived together for nearly 58 years.
 
“The truth will set you free,” said Jesus (John 8:32)
“The truth will set you free,” said Jesus (John 8:32)
 
I am a lover of light. I love lights strung in the back yard. I love the candle lights that keep a low glow in our house at night.
I am a lover of light. I love lights strung in the back yard. I love the candle lights that keep a low glow in our house at night.
 
Carolina Journal recently surveyed the four candidates running for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Carolina Journal recently surveyed the four candidates running for a seat on the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
ECU’s summer archaeology field school gives students practical career, leadership skills
ECU’s summer archaeology field school gives students practical career, leadership skills
 
NPR’s Steve Inskeep scrapped his traditional 4th of July reading of the Declaration of Independence on Monday after more than three decades, and instead opted to devote the segment to a discussion on equality.
NPR’s Steve Inskeep scrapped his traditional 4th of July reading of the Declaration of Independence on Monday after more than three decades, and instead opted to devote the segment to a discussion on equality.
 
North Carolina is neither a red state, nor blue. It is increasingly becoming a gray state. In 1960 our state’s median age was 25.5 years.
North Carolina is neither a red state, nor blue. It is increasingly becoming a gray state. In 1960 our state’s median age was 25.5 years.
 
Human beings come in all shapes, sizes, forms, and appearances, and with the passing of time, we are seeing an even greater diversity, mostly of a progressive nature.
Human beings come in all shapes, sizes, forms, and appearances, and with the passing of time, we are seeing an even greater diversity, mostly of a progressive nature.
 
The United States and United Kingdom are ending a host of costly tariffs, effective June 1, on a number of products, including whiskey.
The United States and United Kingdom are ending a host of costly tariffs, effective June 1, on a number of products, including whiskey.
 
My latest column for the American Institute for Economic Research, “Freedom and Whisky Go Together Like Tyranny and Oppression,” opens at a Burns Night supper in Raleigh not too long ago.
My latest column for the American Institute for Economic Research, “Freedom and Whisky Go Together Like Tyranny and Oppression,” opens at a Burns Night supper in Raleigh not too long ago.
 
On Wednesday night, President Biden’s White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, apparently sympathetic with the infamous quote attributed to 18th century French Queen Marie Antoinette, “Let them eat cake” regarding starving plebeians, agreed that the current inflation was a “high-class problem.”
On Wednesday night, President Biden’s White House Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, apparently sympathetic with the infamous quote attributed to 18th century French Queen Marie Antoinette, “Let them eat cake” regarding starving plebeians, agreed that the current inflation was a “high-class problem.”
 
On Wednesday, The New York Times, in another desperate attempt to slam conservative voters and conservative media, argued that the GOP’s strong showing on Tuesday night came from its efforts to “galvanize crucial groups of voters around what the party calls ‘parental rights’ issues in public schools
On Wednesday, The New York Times, in another desperate attempt to slam conservative voters and conservative media, argued that the GOP’s strong showing on Tuesday night came from its efforts to “galvanize crucial groups of voters around what the party calls ‘parental rights’ issues in public schools
 
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
Our country is, no doubt, in a horrible mess - an embarrassment to the world and on the verge of destroying the very goodness, principles, and freedom that we had been founded on.
 
On July 13, a dozen people from the Union Soldier Campaign protested to get leaders of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to drop “Tar Heels” as the school’s nickname.
On July 13, a dozen people from the Union Soldier Campaign protested to get leaders of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to drop “Tar Heels” as the school’s nickname.
 
As a neurobiologist working at a local university for more than 30 years, I read Edward Archer’s provocative critique of scientific research with interest.
As a neurobiologist working at a local university for more than 30 years, I read Edward Archer’s provocative critique of scientific research with interest.
 
As a father and as a citizen of this great nation, the author reflects on his blessings at this time of year — and all year round
As a father and as a citizen of this great nation, the author reflects on his blessings at this time of year — and all year round
 
The city is 'awash in human waste,' notes one medical professional who is concerned about what's happening there
The city is 'awash in human waste,' notes one medical professional who is concerned about what's happening there
 
Early Monday morning, burglars in Dresden, Germany pulled off what officials say is one of the biggest heists in history, stealing “priceless” jewelry from an 18th century collection housed in the historic Green Vault (Grüne Gewölbe) at Dresden’s Royal Palace.
Early Monday morning, burglars in Dresden, Germany pulled off what officials say is one of the biggest heists in history, stealing “priceless” jewelry from an 18th century collection housed in the historic Green Vault (Grüne Gewölbe) at Dresden’s Royal Palace.
 
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love history and how much time I spend reading and researching historical events.
 
During National Shooting Sports Month, we celebrate the cherished tradition of recreational and sport shooting activities.
During National Shooting Sports Month, we celebrate the cherished tradition of recreational and sport shooting activities.
 
Today, our Nation commemorates 230 years of the United States Customs Service, a precursor to United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Today, our Nation commemorates 230 years of the United States Customs Service, a precursor to United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
 
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
The case District of Columbia v. Heller is the landmark Supreme Court case decided in 2008, and written by the late great conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, which finally looked at the roots and origins of the Second Amendment.
 
When we commemorate the birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate a place, a set of governmental institutions, and a shared history that binds together people with differing backgrounds, faiths, and aspirations. We celebrate a revolutionary act.
When we commemorate the birthday of the United States of America, we don’t just celebrate a place, a set of governmental institutions, and a shared history that binds together people with differing backgrounds, faiths, and aspirations. We celebrate a revolutionary act.
 
I have devoted most of my life to building, inhabiting, and sometimes leading organizations devoted to advancing the cause of freedom. But what I mean by that term may be quite different from what you mean.
I have devoted most of my life to building, inhabiting, and sometimes leading organizations devoted to advancing the cause of freedom. But what I mean by that term may be quite different from what you mean.
 
Commonly known as the "anti-monopoly clause," this provision has been part of North Carolina's constitutional endowment from the very beginning
Commonly known as the "anti-monopoly clause," this provision has been part of North Carolina's constitutional endowment from the very beginning
 
In higher education, the value of a liberal arts education has been frequently debated. Defenders on the left argue that it exposes students to coursework and teaches critical thinking skills they would otherwise miss.
In higher education, the value of a liberal arts education has been frequently debated. Defenders on the left argue that it exposes students to coursework and teaches critical thinking skills they would otherwise miss.
 
East Carolina University underwater archaeologists and graduate students from the Department of History's Program in Maritime Studies recently returned from a research expedition to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
East Carolina University underwater archaeologists and graduate students from the Department of History's Program in Maritime Studies recently returned from a research expedition to the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica
 
Not that it is really in my interest to say this, but many of our political debates are a waste of time
Not that it is really in my interest to say this, but many of our political debates are a waste of time
 
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