Our Views on Freedom and Self-Control
A civic essay extols personal liberty and responsibility. It asserts all people are equally endowed by a Creator with rights to life and property, urging freedom as self-control and self-reliance to develop full potential.
Toll roads pave North Carolina budget debate
Citizens clash over user fees versus taxes as Gaston County business leaders push toll roads in Raleigh to fund a proposed parkway. Lawmakers weigh postponing 35 million dollars in upfront construction while arguing that user funded road projects align costs with those who use the highways.
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Bilingual Realities and US Spanish Language Growth
Esther Cepeda argues that bilingual households will shape the US future as Spanish use rises. She recalls personal family language experiences, cites Pew data, and urges Latinos and non Latinos to promote strong English skills while preserving Spanish.
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Readers argue with Rosemond over abusive dating red flags
A letter from a UNC Chapel Hill junior disputes psychologist John Rosemond on handling a 19-year-old daughter’s relationship. The writer warns that disrespect can escalate to abuse and urges parents to talk with both partners, emphasizing parental influence to prevent harm and protect self esteem.
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