Endless North Carolina gerrymander battle stirs Inaction continues
The piece argues Gov. Roy Cooper cannot fix long standing gerrymandered districts as Republicans resist immediate remapping. Courts found racial bias in districts and the Supreme Court sent the case back, delaying elections while a census looms. It urges independent redistricting and outspoken leadership to end the cycle.
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Internal Reflections on Identity and Politics in Media
A wide ranging critique discusses Wonder Woman and Jewish identity, plus research showing partisans resist helping the opposing side. It cites Jill Lepore, Harvard researchers, Jonathan Haidt, and Dan Shaw as sources for understanding how beliefs shape perception and the value of dialogue over division. Esther Cepeda prints an address for contact.
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Thoughtful quip from Laurence Sterne on tree thinkers
A wry remark attributed to Laurence Sterne mocks those labeled as tree thinkers by suggesting they rarely engage in real thinking. The quote reflects Sterne's satirical wit about intellect and pretension in 18th century English letters.
Readers invited to share opinions to Gaston Gazette
The Gaston Gazette outlines opinion policy requiring letters include writer name address and daytime phone number. Letters may be edited for length and accuracy with preferred word count under 300. Writers are limited to one published letter every 15 days and poetry petitions or consumer complaints are not published.
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Civility and good sense trump political ranting
A veteran journalist notes lasting friendship and civility over politics. He contrasts heated social media rants with cordial discourse, urges listening, and recalls leaders who debated amicably. The piece ends announcing Bill Poteat joining The Gazette staff in July.
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