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28122
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With the fifth anniversary of the Iraq invasion, Fayetteville area soldiers and peace activists speak about the protest movement. The response to anti-war protests has declined as many people have become tired of protesting. Many soldiers and citizens are against the war, but afraid to speak out. Additionally, anti-war groups are broadening their focus, paying attention to homelessness and race relations in an effort to attract more supporters and minorities. Also, absent from the protesting groups in the state are veterans.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 13, March 2008,
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23973
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Geary reflects on the Columbia, South Carolina rally for Bernie Sanders, one of the 2016 Presidential candidates. The author discusses Bernie's accomplishments and status in the running.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina lost money in 2015 because of Obamacare. CEO Brad Wilson says that they may stop selling policies under the Affordable Care Act if losses continue. Question over health care reform remain on how we get from Obamacare to single-payer, either with a public option or Medicare buy-ins.
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Wake County’s schools are at the breaking point. The school system is struggling to cope with the growth the county has seen in recent years. The system does not have enough schools to meet student enrollment and the commissioners oppose new revenue sources which would raise money for the schools and scheduling changes which help ease the burden. Proposed details of a new school bond, the root of the problem, and what the county commissioners and school board believe should be done to solve the problem, are detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 9, February 2007,
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28284
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John Edwards is competing for the democratic nomination for president. Edwards’ message is strong, but his campaign seems to be stuck. One of Edwards’ main campaign themes has been anti-poverty, but he has been called a hypocrite for his massive 28,000-square-foot house near Chapel Hill. While many like Edwards, critics point out that his lack of political insight may be costing him. Edwards’ struggles and his chances of winning are discussed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 29, July 2007,
p13-17
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27983
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New studies show North Carolina has more potential to produce renewable energy than the state is planning to use. With the decreasing cost of solar power and the advancements in energy technology, the state should make use of the technology and readjust its energy goals. Statistics and graphs detail the potential the state has to increase its use of solar power, wind power, biofuels, and hydroelectric over the next few years to become a leader in the Southeast.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 32, July 2010,
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27706
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Cary artist Roger Ehrlich’s 24-foot “shimmer tower” dedicated to all victims of war worldwide has been erected at the State Capitol. Ehrlich’s tower allows people to ring the bell in memory of a victim of war and to write their names on the tower itself. The tower is meant to make people consider the cost of war and to help with the healing process for those suffering from loss.
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23204
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Duke Energy has a monopoly on power in North Carolina and pushes for offshore drilling, but many residents hope solar power is in the near future, if Duke Energy does not push against solar power. Perhaps it is best to break Duke Energy's stronghold on energy in North Carolina.
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28064
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Chase Foster is the winner of a 2009 Indy Citizen Award for improving his community. The Raleigh resident uses theater and political satire to convince his audience to support progressive causes. Foster is currently advocating for health care reform through his Billionaires for Wealth Care sketch. The sketch and his group have been featured on national tv as they make fun of billionaires afraid of losing their wealth through taxes to support health care reform.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 26 Issue 47, November 2009,
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Since a new school board controls the Wake County Schools, changes are being considered in how students are assigned to schools. The old plan fostered diversity in the schools. Recently the new Wake County Choice plan was unveiled. Geary evaluates the school reassignment plan.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 7, Feb 2011,
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Until 1888, there were no ballot-access laws in the nation. Many vigorous third parties existed, like the Farmers Party, which sought to advance the interests of the common folks or some subset of them. Those parties are gone now because the Republican and Democratic parties have enacted laws to prevent them from getting onto the ballot. North Carolina's ballot requirements are among the most stringent in the nation. Geary discusses the work of the North Carolina Open Elections Coalition, which seeks to open elections to more parties through passage of House Bill 88.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 26, June 2006,
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Wake County Board of Commissioners 3-3 vote over dropping coverage for elective abortions has citizens and Board members confused. Republicans believe this means the City Manager’s measure stand because it was not overturned. Democrats believe this means the plan is not ratified. Citizens don’t know who to believe. The court system will likely decide the result of the issue.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 7, February 2010,
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Geary discusses the history of Hamilton Colored School, a historically black school built with funds from Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932). The school offered grades 1 through 12, a rare opportunity for African American children in the early 1900s.
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Each year North Carolina citizens bet $100 million in the Virginia lottery. Georgia also has a lottery, and South Carolina will soon operate one. With all this money bet elsewhere, lottery proponents argue the state should have its own lottery to keep the money home for things like school funding. Opponents argue that lotteries are immoral and exploit the poor. Polls indicate that if the General Assembly gave voters an opportunity to vote on a lottery referendum, it would pass.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 17 Issue 15, Apr 1999,
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28054
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Urban planner Dan Douglas has a vision to stimulate Raleigh’s development that is based on designs from major European cities. Douglas’ plan would see various groups in Raleigh donate 120 acres of vacant or underutilized land to Capital City Partners. The group would then take the land and hold an international plan to produce the best possible masterplan for downtown development. This could include new public squares, transit stations, high-tech businesses, high-density, affordable housing, and arts and cultural hubs. The number of jobs downtown could double and the number of people living downtown could increase by 10 times the current amount.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 26 Issue 40, October 2009,
p17-19
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