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New poll shows how NC voters’ affordability concerns could influence midterms | Opinion

New poll shows how NC voters’ affordability concerns could influence midterms | Opinion
There’s a clear divide between the candidate preferences of those with affordability concerns and those without. | Opinion
July 7, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Serious questions about the NC Republican who likes questioning others | Opinion
Opinion

Serious questions about the NC Republican who likes questioning others | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Opinion

Trump Accounts are free money. Don't let politics stop you. | Opinion

Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Commentary: The problem with building a bridge between church and state
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The problem with building a bridge between church and state

July 8, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Commentary: Why won't Trump just tell us what the Iran war cost?
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Why won't Trump just tell us what the Iran war cost?

Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Commentary: I loved living in a small town. But ‘love thy neighbor' has changed in America
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Commentary: I loved living in a small town. But ‘love thy neighbor' has changed in America

Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:33 AM
Commentary: Chicago and other cities are turning budgets into tools for democracy
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Chicago and other cities are turning budgets into tools for democracy

Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
Opinion

I was wrong about Graham Platner. He needs to drop out. | Opinion

Updated July 8, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Opinion

Platner's red flags were obvious. Democrats looked away. | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Opinion

Platner's red flags were obvious. Democrats looked away. | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Higher prices are making Americans into smarter, tech-savvy shoppers
U.S. Viewpoints

Higher prices are making Americans into smarter, tech-savvy shoppers

July 7, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Why teens need summer jobs and why we worry they are disappearing
U.S. Viewpoints

Why teens need summer jobs and why we worry they are disappearing

July 7, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Roberts saved birthright citizenship, ducked the real danger | Opinion
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Roberts saved birthright citizenship, ducked the real danger | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Editorial: With these steps, Congress is moving toward making college more affordable
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: With these steps, Congress is moving toward making college more affordable

Updated July 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Commentary: The Iran gas tax is going to hit American families. But we can change the future
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The Iran gas tax is going to hit American families. But we can change the future

Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:56 AM
I went viral for sobriety. Then I got shamed for moderation. | Opinion
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I went viral for sobriety. Then I got shamed for moderation. | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much
U.S. Viewpoints

Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much

Updated July 7, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group
U.S. Viewpoints

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Updated July 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Democratic socialists aren't the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party
U.S. Viewpoints

Democratic socialists aren't the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

Updated July 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Commentary: The troubling takeaway when experts game out election threats
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The troubling takeaway when experts game out election threats

July 7, 2026 at 9:07 AM
John M. Crisp: There's a better way to make America more religious
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John M. Crisp: There's a better way to make America more religious

Updated July 7, 2026 at 8:12 AM
When law enforcement takes on immigration, our safety is the cost | Opinion
Opinion

When law enforcement takes on immigration, our safety is the cost | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Robin Abcarian: Thanks to social media, tanning makes an unfortunate comeback among teen girls
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Robin Abcarian: Thanks to social media, tanning makes an unfortunate comeback among teen girls

Updated July 7, 2026 at 5:41 AM
George Skelton: The Founding Fathers pledged their fortunes to the cause of liberty. Trump enriches himself
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George Skelton: The Founding Fathers pledged their fortunes to the cause of liberty. Trump enriches himself

Updated July 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
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White supremacists in DC? White House claims that's democracy. | Opinion

Updated July 7, 2026 at 5:21 AM

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