It’s Friday. We made it. Now, let’s end the week with a little fun.1) Thom Tillis says Goldman Sachs is a champion for the “little guy.” Now that you’ve laughed out loud, read this while you’re scratching your head. From the INDY: “I feel like sometimes I’m living a reality TV version of Atlas Shrugged,” […]
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Morning Roundup: Terror in London, Obamacare Repeal on the Ropes
It’s Thursday. Let’s catch up on some headlines.1) Terror attack leaves four dead, dozens injured in London. In what is being described as act “inspired by international terrorism,” a man drove an SUV through a crowd Wednesday and then stabbed a police officer outside Parliament, prompting the evacuation of several high-ranking officials, including the prime […]
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The Morning Roundup: Charles Murray Talks About White People Problems at Duke; Trump Threatens N.C. Republican
Good morning, one and all. Away. We. Go.1) Charles Murray avoids calling blacks inferior during his lecture at Duke University Tuesday. Amazing when the headline is about somebody not making the horrific comments he’s become kind of known for. But his lack of blatant racism begs the question: Is our buddy Charles, a man labeled […]
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G.K. Butterfield on Resisting Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants and Refugees
U.S. Representative G.K. Butterfield walked the walk during the civil rights era, leading marches in Wilson, the segregated eastern North Carolina town in which he came of age. During his decade-plus in Congress, including a stint as head of the Congressional Black Caucus, Butterfield has been an advocate for marginalized groups, most recently helping to […]
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When They Arrive, Refugees Get Three Months’ Assistance. What Happens After That?
A Syrian family is meeting with an attorney when their confusion surfaces. They’ve seen headlines about deportations and a travel and refugee ban. They’re here legally, but they’re nonetheless convinced that government officials will soon knock on their door. “The father says, ‘If they are going to take us, I wish they would just kill […]
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The Morning Roundup: Durham Cop Won’t Face Charges; FBI Director Says Putin Wanted Trump, Hated Clinton
Happy Tuesday, everyone. Yesterday was loaded with headlines, so let’s get to it.1) Durham District Attorney will not prosecute cop who fatally shot Frank Clark. It’s been four months since Durham PD Master Officer Charles Barkley shot McDougald Terrace resident Frank Clark and it looks like, for now anyway, the case is closed, as D.A. […]
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CONFIRMED: District Attorney Roger Echols Will Not Prosecute DPD Officer Charles Barkley for Killing Frank Clark
Last week, the INDY reported that the SBI had completed its investigation into Frank Clark’s death at the hand of Durham Police Master Officer Charles Barkley and had referred the case to Durham County District Attorney Roger Echols. This morning, we learned from sources close to the investigation that Echols has decided not to prosecute […]
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The Morning Roundup: HB 2 Strikes Again
Roundup is back, friends. Sorry it’s been a while. With that said, let’s dig in.1) HB 2 claims its latest victim: the Duke basketball team. Those of you who watched the NCAA tournament Sunday might not have been thinking about former (it still feels good to say that) governor Pat McCrory. Here at the INDY, […]
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SBI Completes Investigation into Frank Clark’s Shooting, Case Is Now in Durham County District Attorney’s Hands
A spokesperson for the State Bureau of Investigation told the INDY Tuesday evening that the bureau’s investigation into the November 22, 2016, officer-involved fatal shooting of Durham resident Frank Clark has concluded and that “the case is pending the district attorney’s review and decision.” In other words, Durham County District Attorney Roger Echols now knows […]
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The Loyal White Knights of the KKK Plan a Cross-Burning in Asheboro. Sorry, People of Color, You’re Not Invited.
You might remember the Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan from such recent events as their Trump victory “parade” in early December—which amounted to a handful of pickup trucks making their way through Roxboro as the drivers shouted “white power.” Or maybe you remember the stabbing between members that unfolded the night before. […]