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Disfranchisement–then and now

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jan 7, 2013 | D.G. Martin

They “disfranchised us, and now we intend to disfranchise them.” It sounds like what North Carolina Republicans might have said behind closed doors while they were gerrymandering legislative and congressional districts to assure...

A Follow-Up Question for Mr. Skvarla

Posted by Jeff Danner | Jan 7, 2013 | Common Science

“He arrives with . . . the view that global warming is still an open question.” I did not intend to start 2013 with a column about global warming. However, when I was confronted with the above quote from the new North Carolina...

D.G.'S Mini-N.C. Almanac — Updated For 2013

Posted by D.G. Martin | Jan 3, 2013 | D.G. Martin

When the 2013 edition of one my very favorite books, “The World Almanac and Book of Facts,” arrived on the bookshelves the other day, it reminded me that it has been several years since I updated my mini-state...

Handicapped Parking

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 2, 2013 | The Commentators

Let there be no question, this guy was in a hurry. He whipped into the parking place nearest the entrance of Harris Teeter, jumped out of his luxury SUV, flung the driver’s door shut and strode majestically into the store. He...

Common Science: The Year In Review

Posted by Jeff Danner | Dec 31, 2012 | Common Science

Year two of Common Science has come to a close. Thanks for your support, you interesting questions and comments and your Facebook “Likes.” The year began with a four-part series called Chapelboro 2050 and finished with the...

Bling in the New Year…

Posted by Kristin Tucker | Dec 27, 2012 | The Fashion Plate

The countdown begins! Whether it’s watching the acorn descend in downtown Raleigh or viewing the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your couch, the pressure is on to find a way to memorably send off 2012 and...

OFA Stay Engaged

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 27, 2012 | The Commentators

I want to talk to everyone who put their hard work into President Obama’s re-election campaign and is now feeling a little worn out and a little disappointed that we lost in North Carolina. You need to stay involved. The Obama...

NC Democrats – Following a Lead and Finding a Leader

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 24, 2012 | D.G. Martin

How are the North Carolina Democratic Party and the National Republican Party alike? That is easy. Both lost elections this fall and do not know what to do about it. It is particularly humiliating for North Carolina Democrats....

This Season – How Do We Bring It All Together?

Posted by D.G. Martin | Dec 20, 2012 | D.G. Martin

How do we put it all together at this time every year? Christmas. That is what I am thinking about. We are used to it of course. It almost seems natural. But it is not. We have just done it this way forever. We are on...

Gray-Little

Posted by The Commentators | Dec 20, 2012 | The Commentators

This is Raleigh Mann. If the university’s chancellor search committee is looking for a proven administrator, teacher, researcher, innovator, and motivator, I have an excellent candidate in mind, someone who excels at all of...

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