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Why, Exactly, Are Universities Playing Football?

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 9, 2016 | The Commentators

Two recent, dramatic, football-related concussion stories should compel university trustees and faculty to ask, “why, exactly, are universities playing football?” The first story is that a federal judge granted initial approval...

An Invitation to the 10th annual HKonJ Moral March

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 8, 2016 | The Commentators

With Valentine’s Day approaching, this is a good time to show our love for those we claim to care about: our families, our neighbors, and all the other folks who share our little planet. As a girl, I learned that loving is a...

Don’t Screw Around with the National Anthem

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 5, 2016 | The Commentators

Here’s a message for solo singers from nationally famous recording artists to local folks with a little talent. You are disrespecting our proud nation when you mess around with its national anthem and turn it into a showy...

Could Flint Happen Here?

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 4, 2016 | The Commentators

My heart breaks for the people of Flint, Michigan. The city’s water supply poisoned by austerity measures from their state government. Flint is a majority black city. Commentators remark that the government would’ve...

Forward Together

Posted by The Commentators | Feb 3, 2016 | The Commentators

Howdy y’all. Mark your calendar for the Forward Together moral movement. The tenth anniversary mass moral march on Historic Thousands on Jones Street, AKA HKonJ, a movement not a moment. HKonJ and the thousands who will...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Do we need the Pat McCrory Bond Referendum?

Posted by The Commentators | Jan 15, 2016 | The Commentators

Am I the only one feeling we are getting the short end of the stick during the short session of the General Assembly? I have a few questions on the bond referendum Pat McCrory has requested to be placed on the March 15 primary...

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