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Frank Hill: ‘Nutty’ ideas to eliminate national debt ― or are they?

By Frank Hill “Nutty” times beget “nutty” ideas. U.S. federal national debt surpassed the $35 trillion mark. How crazy and insane is that anyway? Total ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:00 am

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Paul Stam: No tax on tips?

By Paul Stam The RNC and DNC platforms each call for “no tax on tips.” This policy proposal was made specifically to crowds in Nevada. ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: Renee C. Scheidt: Policies, not personalities

By Renee C. Scheidt It’s now official. Republicans and Democrats have chosen their candidates. Trump and Harris have both campaigned in N.C. and will do ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

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Kenneth L. Hardin: Keeping it real about those committing crimes

By Kenneth L. Hardin Several years ago, I was speaking by invitation for the second consecutive year to a class of social work students at Winston-Salem ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

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Letters to the editor — Sept. 1

Smith letter correctly warns against price controls Thank You, Ronnie Smith for your Aug. 27 letter to the editor, entitled “Price controls can be disastrous.” ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

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My Turn: James Beard: An important election

By James Beard What do you think is the most important election this fall? Clearly, I think that most people would say the presidential election, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, September 1, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Campus peace is best for everyone

By John Hood Now that fall term has begun for most colleges and universities, we’re about to witness one of the most predictable phenomena in ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:00 am

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Mary Miller James: Reflections from a presidential campaign daughter

By Mary Miller James I just returned from a trip to Buffalo, New York, where my sister and I were invited to share our memories ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:00 am

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Dear Neighbor: Sue McHugh: Team USA: Can our politics learn from the Olympics?

By Sue McHugh Dear Neighbor, The Olympic games bring a unique magic that captures our hearts and imaginations, drawing people from around the world to ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:00 am

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Letters to the editor — Aug. 27

I voted for Obama and Trump OK, I admit it, I voted for Obama and later for Trump when he first ran for president. People ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:00 am

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Clyde: Seaworthy

By Clyde “I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:00 am

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D.G. Martin: Small towns and farms — our people estuaries

By D.G. Martin “That couldn’t happen if you moved every three years.” Reynolds Price, the late novelist and Duke professor, was talking to a group ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Don’t overlook down-ballot races

By John Hood I have no idea who will be elected president this November. Respectfully, neither do you. If the tumultuous nature of today’s politics ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Downtowns change, like it or not

By John Hood Four years ago, communities in North Carolina and beyond were reeling from the COVID-induced Great Suppression. After spiking into double digits in ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Brad Rhodes: Should you consider moving when you retire?

By Brad Rhodes Some retirees find they can add 6-8 years to their retirements by moving. But there are lots of things to consider before ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Dear Neighbor: Kim Porter: Meeting people where they are, as they are

By Kim Porter Dear Neighbor, Somewhere back yonder, I was reminded that I need to consider “meeting people where they are, as they are.” It ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Letter to the editor — Aug. 25

Above and beyond We are from Davie County, Mocksville, and we went to Southeast Middle School on Thursday night (Aug. 15) to see our great-grandson, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:00 am

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 Erica Vedeikis: Party of one?

By Erica Vedeikis In these turbulent times, I have been doing some research as to why we have multiple parties in government. Shouldn’t everyone’s goals ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 25, 2024 12:00 am

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Kenneth L. Hardin: Too many children are raising children

By Kenneth L. Hardin When I was a youngin’ growing up in the AME Zion Church, I remember hearing a loud sweaty fella stomping around ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 am

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Dr. Mike Walden: Are we headed for a recession?

Dr. Mike Walden The year 2024 began with optimism for the economy. Despite relatively high interest rates and efforts by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 22, 2024 12:00 am

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Kathryn Jean Lopez: The art of being grateful

By Kathryn Jean Lopez Gratitude: It shouldn’t be that hard. Everything we have is a gift. That’s not the stuff of politics much anymore. We ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:00 am

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Blake Alverson: Don’t make adjustments about gender

By Blake Alverson  Dear reader,   Oh no, here we go again. First, Caster Semenya, and now, Imane Khelif have shocked the American public and provided ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:00 am

Letters

Letters to the editor — Aug. 20

Olympic fail at Paris Now that another Olympics is in the books, not much is being said about the failures from Paris. Without any conversation, ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 12:00 am

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John Hood: Taxpayers deserve better than this

By John Hood In 2021, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted a budget that funded core state responsibilities, instigated critical repairs and renovations of government ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 18, 2024 12:00 am

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Kenneth L. Hardin: We’re all immigrants living on stolen land

By Kenneth L. Hardin I try to be informed on many different topics, but I was embarrassed recently in a conversation with a MAGA cult ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Sunday, August 18, 2024 12:00 am

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John Stanford: Pending White House plan could shift VC investment in key high-tech sectors

By John Stanford The White House could soon finalize a proposal that would shift the venture capital investment landscape in fields like renewable energy, quantum ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:00 am

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Michelle Carter: Two years out: North Carolina and the Inflation Reduction Act

By Michelle Carter Imagine a future where your monthly bills are lower, your energy is greener and you know exactly how much your energy bill will ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:00 am

Letters

Letter for the editor: Aug. 15

It is time for Kamala Kamala Harris is highly qualified and ready to be the first female president of the United States. This is the ... Read more

by Post Opinion, Thursday, August 15, 2024 12:00 am

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