"The White House budget office," CNN reports, "is telling federal agencies to prepare plans for mass firings in the event of a government shutdown ..." Programs that these fake "shutdowns" don't …
Are you an epicurean? The answer to this question reveals something about you, the English language, and the power of propaganda. Next year, North Carolina and the nation will enter a momentous …
If the North Carolina justice and mental health systems had a dollar for every time a conservative politician vowed to “get tough on crime,” or attempted to blame a terrible incident on …
Tell me if you've heard this one before: A senile reality TV star and a publicity-seeking nepo baby walk into a press conference and announce that a widely used pain reliever may cause autism ... …
Recent assassinations and attempts on the lives of politicians, commentators, and other high-profile leaders are horrifying, wreaking havoc on our political discourse. Those who commit, welcome, or …
“Buy now, pay later” offers have been gaining popularity, especially among young people. They offer a quick and easy way to obtain what you want now. About half of households now use …
What we are witnessing is not a government of the people, by the people, and for the people; it is a government over the people. Call it what it …
If there's one thing we should all be able to agree on, it's that no one should be murdered for speaking. In the aftermath of Charlie "Prove Me Wrong" Kirk's murder at a Utah campus event, it's clear …
Dear Editor, I've got a hypothetical question to ask Christians. It might seem convoluted and overly complicated, but I'm certain born-again Christians will answer it incorrectly. I …
I had strong political disagreements with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, on both style and substance — and I mourn his death, deem it an indefensible crime, and fear its …
We are walking a dangerous road. America is in the midst of an epidemic of historic proportions. The contagion being spread like wildfire is not biological but moral: fear, paranoia, and …
The governor of North Carolina earns an annual salary of a little over $200,000 per year. While it’s only about a fifth or less of what the average partner in a big law firm can expect to bring …
Here we go again. It's time for another performance of American politicians' favorite off-Broadway play, "Shutdown Panic." "Congress only has a few weeks to avoid a government shutdown," Mitchell …
Ever since the pandemic, the housing market has been difficult for buyers, especially for young and first-time buyers. Housing prices have been rising at a rate much faster than both the overall …
"District attorneys now have so much influence on grand juries," retired judge Sol Wachtler told the New York Daily News in 1985, "that, by and large, they could get them to indict a ham …
Since the federal reconciliation bill was signed into law last month, fans and foes of the sprawling legislation have waged a war of words over its likely fiscal and economic effects. Some argue …
You’ve seen the ads that blanket TV and other media. An older adult playing games with their grandchild. A young woman diving into the surf with friends. A family enjoying a happy holiday meal …
Camera One: "When you burn the American Flag, you’re not making a statement — you’re inciting chaos. It’s not ‘free speech,’ it’s a provocation. One year in …
Of all the legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly this year, none is more significant than House Bill 402, which strengthens legislative oversight of state regulations. Passed by …
Inflation continues to be one of the top issues in the country. Although some prices have fallen, many are still rising and, what’s more troubling, are rising at a faster rate. …