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Ken Burns was wrong about Vietnam War
The late Harry G. Summers Jr., colonel of infantry and distinguished faculty member of the Army War College, often called people’s attention to the fact that considerable differences in the … more
Decertifying Iran deal makes us less safe
No one disputes that the regime in Iran is dangerous, and everyone wants to find a way to stop its destructive behavior in the Middle East and beyond. The choice to “decertify” the Iran Deal, … more
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Choice, regulation form spectrum of school options
BURLINGTON — Parental choice in education is popular. About a fifth of North Carolina students are educated outside of district-run public schools, and this share will probably grow to a quarter or … more
Will polls push GOP to the center?
A series of recent polls show a surly electorate in North Carolina. They don’t like Donald Trump and they think the country is heading in the wrong direction. That’s bad news for incumbents, the … more
Bible college: Four formative years
Some have begun to inquire as to how I have come to the myriad of insight and wisdom that I have been able to share in the few columns that I have written for the Times thus far. Actually, no one … more
Trump fumbles in Puerto Rico, distracts with NFL criticism
It seems odd that after almost nine months in the White House, the Trump administration is sinking to an even lower ebb. Every issue is still an issue, each one gone from bad to worse, … more
Everyone's innocent until proven guilty — except college students
College students are fighting an uphill battle when defending themselves against accusations. Today, students accused of misconduct are subjected to long and invasive investigations without the … more
Wacky rules complicate municipal elections
RALEIGH — If the rules for Raleigh’s municipal elections had applied to last year’s governor’s race, Pat McCrory would have had the power to send voters back to the polls in December. It … more
Will ‘Moral Mondays’ go national?
Is the Rev. William Barber, leader of North Carolina’s Moral Monday protests, going to take the movement to the rest of the country? Beginning in 2013, the Goldsboro minister has led … more
Horner's right about state lottery proceeds
ROCKY MOUNT — State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them.  During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former … more
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