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Public financing shows true revolutionary spirit

As I was celebrating Independence Day, I couldn't help but think about the most fundamental tenet of our democracy -- a government truly of, for, and by the people. Even as the economic debacle we're experiencing can make this ideal seem all too Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

A timeless message in a time of turmoil

The best news that I heard in the time period of the Iranian crackdown and the death of Michael Jackson was on a Christian radio network. The message of Jesus' hope for every individual is being broadcast to Iran. In the midst of all the protests tha Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

The 'elder' statesman in his youth

"An elder statesman of American letters." These are the words a New York Times reviewer of Reynolds Price's new book, "Ardent Spirits: Leaving Home, Coming Back," used to describe Price. Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Roses and raspberries

Roses to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school system, which last week opened a satellite computer lab at Carolina Apartments in Carrboro. Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

yourletters

Vagrancy helped kill the Varsity Theatre Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

Culture Wars

Maybe these are strange times. Or perhaps things are the same as they ever were. Those of us attempting to escort North Carolina into a low-carbon future are curiosities. We are both loved and despised. Published: Jul. 8, 2009 12:30 AM | Full story

One more thing -- be grateful for every day

"one more thing" when we e-mail each other. It seems that there is always one more thing going on with our kids. They either have an ear ache or virus or some unexplained sickness. I guess you never stop worrying about your kids. Published: Jul. 6, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

No need for Racial Justice Act

The N.C. House Appropriations Committee is now considering the "Racial Justice Act," previously passed by the Senate. The bill is "an effort to ensure race isn't a factor in any death penalty case." It would allow "those on d Published: Jul. 6, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

After the party, back to work

Happy Fifth of July, everybody! Published: Jul. 6, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story

yourletters

7 steps to bring back the Varsity Published: Jul. 6, 2009 12:00 AM | Full story


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