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Letters to the editor: Jan. 28

G.O.A.T. For those who don’t know what a goat is, it refers to the “Greatest Of All Time.” The following is a clip from a ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: Diane M. Young: Choosing the right developer for The Plaza

By Diane Young In October 2022, the city of Salisbury issued a request for proposals (RFP) to find a qualified developer to purchase and renovate ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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Cal Thomas: Supreme Court allows the invasion to continue

By Cal Thomas By a vote of 5-4, with two conservative justices joining the liberals, the Supreme Court has ruled that federal agents can cut razor ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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Kenneth L. Hardin: Like Popeye, I yam what I yam

By Kenneth L. Hardin It’s only been a few weeks into the new year and I’m struggling to be that new kinder, gentler version of ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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Elisabeth Strillacci: Thanks seems little enough

By Elisabeth Strillacci Death in any form is hard. I had planned another topic for this week, but an unexpected loss changed my mind. This ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Psychology helps explain political divide

By John Hood Because I spend much of my time encouraging constructive engagement across political differences, through such programs as Duke University’s North Carolina Leadership ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 28, 2024 12:00 am

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Mitch Kokai: Reives raises legitimate concerns about no-bid contracts in state budget

By Mitch Kokai There’s at least one irritating occupational hazard tied to working for a think tank that promotes free markets and limited constitutional government. ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:00 am

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D.G. Martin: George Washington’s failures — stepping stones to success

By D.G. Martin Is it on your February calendar? George Washington’s Birthday. Feb. 22. Officially the third Monday in February is when we celebrate Presidents ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Dear Neighbor: Pam Bloom: Constipation of the soul

By Pam Bloom Dear Neighbor, Years ago, my Unitarian Universalist (UU) church had a visiting minister from another congregation in our community and he brought ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:00 am

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NC truly was first in freedom

By Tom Campbell “First in Freedom,” our state license plates proclaim. Is this claim true? Great Britain was heavily in debt following the “French and ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Neighbors shaped Jefferson’s views on liberty

By John Hood RALEIGH — Before Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he wrote his own epitaph. Did he mention any of his elected offices? No. Jefferson ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 am

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Letters to the editor: Jan. 23

Crutchfield endorsement I am writing to express my appreciation and support for Rep. Kevin Crutchfield. In the work he has done in his first year ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 12:00 am

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Tony Yon: The importance of the primary and your role in voting

By Tony Yon It is primary season 2024 with early voting beginning Thursday, Feb. 15, and Primary Election Day on Tuesday, March 5. Many have ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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Lib Campbell: Speaking as a fan

I am no football expert. I am only a fan. I learned the game as a cheerleader in the 1960s. I knew the “push ‘em ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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Brad Rhodes: Conservative investors approach to retirement planning

By Brad Rhodes Longevity risk, the possibility of outliving one’s financial resources, is a significant concern for conservative investors, particularly those nearing or at retirement ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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Steven Roberts: Iowa showed Trump’s flaws

The most important number coming out of the Iowa caucuses is 49. That’s the percentage of Republicans who backed a candidate other than Donald Trump. ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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Cal Thomas: Biden’s continued cynical use of race

By Cal Thomas President Joe Biden is “down” with Black voters and I’m not speaking street slang. A new USA Today/Suffolk University Poll reveals one ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: Susan Shinn Turner: “Oh, and just one more thing …”

Family and friends relish memories of Hinshaw By Susan Shinn Turner Photojournalist Wayne Hinshaw, who died Jan. 14, had two passions: sports and photography. For ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 21, 2024 12:00 am

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DEI twists MLK’s dream of equality, unity and forgiveness

By David Larsen The long weekend celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is here — a great time to reflect on what exactly ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: Response to Dr. King and DEI

By Whitney Peckman It is hard to know where to begin to address the extent to which a recent Opinion piece entitled “Dr. King and ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 am

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Dear Neighbor: Being a good friend

By Kim Porter Dear Neighbor, I went to bed crying. I was 8 years old, and in the third grade. My dad just told me ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:00 am

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Letter to the editor — Jan. 16

I have a dream Martin Luther King said, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 am

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Sen. Amy Galey: Our law requiring age verification for pornography websites is working

By Sen. Amy Galey Late last year, the General Assembly passed legislation that required pornographic websites to verify the age of those visiting the site. We ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 am

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D.G. Martin Column: Haley, Christie, and Lincoln on the causes of the Civil War

 “What was the cause of the United States Civil War?” Asked this question by an audience member at a presidential candidate town hall in New ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, January 16, 2024 12:00 am

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Letters to the editor — Jan. 14

Take off your blinders I want to thank the author of the excellent article “DEI efforts in higher education deserve your support” and also the ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:00 am

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Cal Thomas: The evil of two lessers

By Cal Thomas Some voters in recent elections have complained about being forced to choose between “the lesser of two evils.” In the 2024 election, it ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:00 am

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Elisabeth Strillacci: Let’s have some sunshine for minute

By Elisabeth Strillacci It’s been a mild winter overall, and though I’m happy for the warmth, that comes with its own challenges. But it’s also ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: Susan Lee Sharp: This, too, is charity

By Susan Lee Sharp Long after our MLK celebrations, recognitions and parades come to an end, our hunger for justice will remain. Kellogg Foundation’s National ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, January 14, 2024 12:00 am

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