State must report on prison tragedies in detail
The April murder of Sgt. Meggan Callahan at Bertie Correctional Institution and the six month later Pasquotank inmates’ escape deaths prompt calls for transparency. Erik Hooks cites security and privacy, Rep. Steinburg urges public accountability while criticizing secrecy. Underfunding, understaffing, training gaps, and possible corruption are cited as core issues. GateHouse Media
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Thought for Today Quote by Carl Sagan
A Thought for Today presents Carl Sagan’s maxim extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. The note notes the famous American astronomer born in 1934 and passing in 1996.
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MeToo Meets NotMe and ItWasMe ButForgiveMe
Kansas City Star columnist Mary Sanchez analyzes the ongoing push for gender equality amid new Backlash from men and institutions. She notes rising awareness as women gain voice while men reassess behavior and face potential resistance as power dynamics shift across workplaces.
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Does Governor Cooper Favor A $3 Billion Tax Hike
The article questions Governor Roy Cooper's stance on raising taxes by about 3 billion dollars to fund state government. Budget director Charlie Perusse suggests the administration will seek much more spending next year than revenue. The piece notes counterfactuals about past Democratic policies under Bev Perdue and GOP politics in the General Assembly.
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