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Elitism and Discrimination are Destructive

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 2, 2016 | The Commentators

These past few days of weather have been a reminder to us all that nature calls the shots in this world. Politics take a back seat. It reminds us that working together and looking out for each other are ultimately more...

Ginyard’s Diary: I Love Barcelona!

Posted by Marcus Ginyard | Feb 2, 2016 | Columns, Featured

NANTES, France – In the spring of 2000, I first had my opportunity to travel abroad, ironically, to the place that I now call home. My visit to France as a young teenager was an experience I will never forget. It was absolutely...

Coughs and sneezes about campus monuments and names

Posted by D.G. Martin | Feb 2, 2016 | D.G. Martin

“When America catches a cold, Britain sneezes — eventually.” Writing in The New York Times, Matthew d’Ancona, a graduate of Britain’s Oxford University and columnist for British papers, The Guardian and The Daily Evening...

Duke Energy Hides Key Info in Fracking Gas Power Plant Fight

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 1, 2016 | The Commentators

Duke Energy is hiding large blocks of information about its plans to build a billion-dollar power plant in Asheville. NC WARN is pressing state regulators to conduct an open review – not the fast-track rubber stamp Duke...

U.S. Birth Practices 1940 to 2040: Part I

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jan 31, 2016 | Common Science

As I am approaching my fifth anniversary of publishing Common Science®, I hope that it is apparent how much I enjoy writing these columns, particularly when the topic brings in threads of history, politics, economics, and...

I Don’t Need a Gun: I Can Kill You With Kindness

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 29, 2016 | The Commentators

So, you tired of political rhetoric from liberals wanting more, conservatives wanting you out, and independents simply wanting to be heard? You frustrated by the demagoguery, fear mongering and race bating, not only from...

Cultural Competency not just for journalists

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jan 26, 2016 | D.G. Martin

Last week, as the story of African American protests over the absence of black nominees for Academy Awards was developing, Sam Fulwood explained what he learned reporting the 1992 Los Angeles riots that broke out after a jury...

Sun Glare Challenges for the Blue-eyed

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jan 24, 2016 | Common Science

For some reason that eludes me, I always live directly west of my office. As a result, for much of the year I drive directly into the rising sun in the mornings and into the setting sun in the evenings. Usually my commute...

Winter Wardrobe Staples

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Jan 22, 2016 | The Fashion Plate

You already own them. They’re pretty basic. If you look through your closet, you’ll find plenty of wardrobe staples that will make getting ready 10 times faster this winter. Let’s take inventory. A crisp white shirt should be a...

Is 1984 Coming?

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 20, 2016 | The Commentators

A major threat to your privacy is looming, and it could signal the beginning of a national ID system. Later this year, the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will undertake the massive job of scanning and archiving...

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