Monthly Archives: February 2010
For bipartisan reform
Federal bill aims to save Parkway views at risk from development
Shuler opposes Democrats’ tactics
Editorial: Savings are in reach
Report: Coal ash fouling N.C. waters
Judge: Lejeune suit can proceed
BRCC tuition may be increased
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Lewis on the need for health care reform.wmv
The case for comprehensive immigration reform
Beyond the headlines that have dominated the political landscape over the last few months (health care reform, partisan bickering, too much change or not enough, etc.), are some vital issues that have been too often ignored by politicians and the public alike. Here’s one that deserves a lot more attention: our dysfunctional immigration system which continues to undermine families, employers and workers, while presenting unwinnable choices to local policy makers and law enforcement. [Continue Reading...]
Ann Denlinger on Wake County’s next superintendent.wmv
Ann Denlinger of the Wake Education Partnership shares her thoughts about the the departure of Dr. Del Burns. She also sounds off on what qualities school board members must consider before selecting Wake’s next superintendent. The entire interview will air on February 28, 2010. [Continue Reading...]
Time for the no-pledge pledge
Candidates for Congress and the General Assembly are now filing to run for office, which means it is also the season of absurd political pledge drives as right-wing groups demand that candidates sign statements promising what they will or won’t do if they are elected. [Continue Reading...]
