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Populist Backlash Crushes Art Pope's Forces in North Carolina

Michael Carmichael | Posted 12.12.2011

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Michael Carmichael

North Carolina's right-wing political boss, Art Pope, is having a bad week. One week after a searing profile appeared in the New Yorker, Pope's ultra-conservative ticket fell under the crushing weight of a populist uprising.

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HBCUs Shouldn't Be a Last Resort

James D. Jackson | Posted 10.01.2011

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James D. Jackson

Just about 5 years ago, I would not have imagined that I'd be in school at an HBCU. Eventually, I discovered one of the perks of going to an HBCU. There are people there that want to help you, that is, if you want to be helped.

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President Obama and This Generation's 'Sputnik Moment'

David Coates | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Coates

Less and less is it the case that the United States remains, to quote the president, as "the home of the world's best universities."

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Obama's Bipartisan Investment Strategy

Michael Likosky | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael Likosky

Obama spoke yesterday about the costs of the displacement of manufacturing and textiles. Both were caused by the decades-long Reagan Revolution led divestment from America -- not the last several years.

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Obama's New Theme: A Sputnik Moment

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

While Obama may indeed be right about America being in serious danger of falling behind on a worldwide scale, this Sputnik moment simply doesn't have a Sputnik. There is no one overarching threat.

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Strange Sleepers: Artist Puts Mannequins In Compromising Positions (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Artist Mark Jenkins did an installation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina of mannequins in odd positions. Some were sleeping (see below), some were div...

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Press Descend On Obama Following Wright Controversy

Mayhill Fowler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mayhill Fowler

In the last few days, the weary and distracted candidate Obama has been more forceful and passionate. Confronting his displeasure with Rev. Wright seems to have lit a fire under the Barack ass.

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Krispy Kreme CEO Resigns

AP | IEVA M. AUGSTUMS | Posted 05.25.2011

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. chief executive Daryl Brewster has resigned amid a sputtering turnaround effort. The Winston-Salem-based company said Mon...

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