Criminal justice under a Republican state Supreme Court, more lessons from the midterms, and same-sex marriage gains bipartisan support in U.S. Senate: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch

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Criminal justice under a Republican state Supreme Court, more lessons from the midterms, and same-sex marriage gains bipartisan support in U.S. Senate: The week’s top stories on Policy Watch<div> <br /> <div class=”x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <br /> <em>In this issue:</em> <br /> <div> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Ta0036af8-523b-4d33-bebb-e777cfa3749a/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”0″ data-safelink=”true”><strong><span class=”x_marksk6o5qpgs” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>1. Voters</span> <span class=”x_markkwrviwl61″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>to</span> <span class=”x_markifgpt8thz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>politicians</span>: <span class=”x_mark1nrz13kku” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Leave</span> <span class=”x_markiwatkpl6d” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>abortion</span> <span class=”x_mark7nvvlst1y” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>rights</span> <span class=”x_markb9x8q0cil” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>alone</span></strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/a7b3925b-49ab-4206-8155-074f4e13410f/4bc5bcdd-a753-485b-bb3e-2395b1565fc0.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> So now what? What are we <span class=”x_markkwrviwl61″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>to</span> make of the results of the 2022 midterms now that they are – at least for the most part – finally in the books? <br /> <br /> While most everyone agrees that the results generally defied expectations given the much-smaller-than-anticipated size of the Republican “red wave” (and the best performance by a sitting president’s party in more than 40 years), triumphant claims of ideological victory and mandates have been understandably scarce. <br /> <br /> Many at the national level, of course, have pronounced Donald Trump, as <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T161bc8a5-8d3f-422a-ab61-2f00e66a9bc9/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”1″ data-safelink=”true”><em>The</em> <em>Wall Street Journal</em> put it</a>, last week’s “biggest loser.” <br /> <br /> And indeed, while some diehard MAGA people remain unrepentant and as fiercely loyal <span class=”x_markkwrviwl61″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>to</span> their diminished dear leader as ever, it’s clear that a reckoning on some sort is underway in the Republican Party, where a sizable bloc is interpreting last week as a repudiation of the Big Lie about the 2020 election and the crazy conspiracy theories and candidates <span class=”x_markkwrviwl61″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>to</span> which it helped give rise. [<i><a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Tf2f545f8-b222-44f8-81cf-93b823d25cd8/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”2″ data-safelink=”true”>Read more</a>…</i>] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T6bf0398c-a8bf-4745-a128-b6100bf4c672/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”3″ data-safelink=”true”><strong><span class=”x_mark1xgcpc9by” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>2. Fewer</span> <span class=”x_marks1rcwfrc8″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Black</span> <span class=”x_markmtulc6752″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>legislators</span> <span class=”x_markbq2jit0nt” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>will</span> <span class=”x_mark0csvwouxu” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>represent</span> <span class=”x_marku4n632qqc” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>eastern</span> <span class=”x_marksub5nh1qu” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>NC</span> <span class=”x_mark65e6y7nk0″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>counties</span> <span class=”x_mark8lmvgmlwx” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>that</span> <span class=”x_markwxjzcywok” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>have</span> <span class=”x_markych6yn4c7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>significant</span> <span class=”x_mark1idsvtyf8″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>African-American</span> <span class=”x_mark6khe2jh56″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>populations</span></strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/4fcf1ade-8a1a-4119-8a11-2c1a591d9e4a/818790fc-1f99-44bb-8cc0-1a0a91fd7a86.png” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /><br aria-hidden=”true” /><span data-contrast=”auto”>Five <span class=”x_marks1rcwfrc8″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Black</span> incumbent <span class=”x_markmtulc6752″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>legislators</span> lost elections in <span class=”x_marku4n632qqc” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>eastern</span> North Carolina districts last week, contributing to an overall decline in <span class=”x_marks1rcwfrc8″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Black</span> <span class=”x_mark0csvwouxu” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>represent</span>ation from rural <span class=”x_mark65e6y7nk0″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>counties</span> with <span class=”x_markych6yn4c7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>significant</span> <span class=”x_mark1idsvtyf8″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>African-American</span> <span class=”x_mark6khe2jh56″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>populations</span>. </span><span data-ccp-props=”{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}”> </span> <br /> <br /> <span data-contrast=”auto”>Two of the incumbent House candidates who were defeated last week, Democratic Reps. Howard Hunter III of Hertford County and James D. Gailliard of Nash County, said new district lines, a barrage of negative ads and mailers, and lower turnout among Democrats contributed to their losses. </span><span data-ccp-props=”{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}”> </span> <br /> <br /> <span data-contrast=”auto”>“Everyone was surprised, but folks didn’t get out the vote,” said Hunter, whose district includes areas his father <span class=”x_mark0csvwouxu” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>represent</span>ed for 18 years as a member of the House.</span> [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T5578a500-f809-48a5-a3ac-f03cb892d3c8/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”4″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T07f647d2-5112-4ea6-bdae-36d8402109be/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”5″ data-safelink=”true”><strong><span class=”x_mark2rjokd7qx” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>3. Worries</span> <span class=”x_mark7tuc4w0r3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””><span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>bound</span> <span class=”x_markx541p0818″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>for</span> <span class=”x_markmfwf2gew9″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>criminal</span> <span class=”x_mark9dy1f6muj” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>justice</span> <span class=”x_markbo2umbka1″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>under</span> <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> <span class=”x_marketodqywrg” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Republican</span> <span class=”x_markeabw5t3o7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>state</span> <span class=”x_markrvppdztv6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Supreme</span> <span class=”x_mark4e4p7cj80″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Court</span></strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/4854c15d-6612-4204-81c5-0e737997e0f0/61a38f5e-e270-4525-b2c5-f81416779da3.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Many <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>dvocates <span class=”x_markx541p0818″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>for</span> reform <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>re concerned <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>bout the high <span class=”x_mark4e4p7cj80″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>court</span>’s rightward shift.</strong> <br /> <br /> <span class=”x_marketodqywrg” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Republican</span>s took control of the North Carolina <span class=”x_markrvppdztv6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Supreme</span> <span class=”x_mark4e4p7cj80″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Court</span> last week, winning two seats <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>nd flipping the <span class=”x_mark4e4p7cj80″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>court</span> from <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> 4-3 Democratic majority to <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> 5-2 <span class=”x_marketodqywrg” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Republican</span> one. <br /> <br /> The <span class=”x_marketodqywrg” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Republican</span> majority is <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T13933f30-f7ff-4bba-a0a9-fd0cf3dc5dee/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”6″ data-safelink=”true”>guaranteed through <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>t least 2028</a>. That could mean <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T2b1e0d84-b5f9-41c2-86f3-2ab70efcd34c/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”7″ data-safelink=”true”>more gerrymandered maps</a> that favor the GOP, <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> reversal of the <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T0b51b5a0-3693-434d-9898-9409e8175168/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”8″ data-safelink=”true”>landmark Leandro ruling</a> that is currently on course to provide <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> massive increase in education funding <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>cross North Carolina, <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T277269e8-a9e0-4fc8-a681-93b2a34491bb/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”9″ data-safelink=”true”><span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>nd further restricted <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>ccess to <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>bortion</a>. <br /> <br /> Less clear is the impact on <span class=”x_markmfwf2gew9″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>criminal</span> <span class=”x_mark9dy1f6muj” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>justice</span>. There <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>re so many topics within the <span class=”x_mark9dy1f6muj” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>justice</span> system — policing, prison conditions <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>nd <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>sset <span class=”x_markx541p0818″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>for</span>feiture, to name <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> few — that they span the ideological spectrum <span class=”x_markvgg1b1xcz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>nd can cross political party lines. [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T41107f92-edb8-4982-980f-fff1c41d86f0/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”10″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Tcef0dd86-1579-417b-a330-12c4049e6232/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”11″><strong>4. Bill protecting same-sex marriage gains bipartisan support in U.S. Senate</strong></a><br aria-hidden=”true” /><img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/bb49508e-9b0a-4178-b305-433899f3e226/51c2a1c1-282d-475e-b24b-84969a4820d0.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /><br aria-hidden=”true” /><strong>Burr and Tillis are among the 12 GOP ‘yes’ votes</strong> <br /> <br /> WASHINGTON —  The U.S. Senate cleared a key hurdle to passing a marriage equality bill Wednesday, garnering even more than the 60 senators from both political parties needed to move past a legislative filibuster. <br /> <br /> The bill, which could win final passage in the Senate as soon as this week, would ensure same-sex and interracial couples continue having their marriages recognized regardless of future Supreme Court rulings. The U.S. House passed the measure earlier this year, but will need to vote once more after the Senate changed the bill to include a so-called religious liberty amendment. [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Td1819e76-b85a-4a6f-a6fc-27669ccfad56/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”12″><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <strong><a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T8ff3a740-7c81-47dc-b9b1-7fd1b8225926/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”13″ data-safelink=”true”><span class=”x_mark6xdahjwzy” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>5. Chancellors</span> <span class=”x_mark43a0s03vf” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>discuss</span> <span class=”x_marksth0tuv9e” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>challenges</span> <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_markicysr5dr5″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>their</span> <span class=”x_markuuw7zycll” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>roles</span> <span class=”x_markcm16uqf7s” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>as</span> <span class=”x_markcsv6600ys” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>UNC</span> <span class=”x_markufzyi4ecv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Board</span> <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_mark0is6yansp” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Governors</span> <span class=”x_markx2adc5c4e” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>eyes</span> <span class=”x_markebb3g2zrx” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>searches</span></a></strong> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/3bbaddf5-2581-4770-b1b7-9440260729a7/5f68d048-777c-441b-800d-85c363efe067.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> <span class=”x_markcm16uqf7s” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>As</span> the <span class=”x_markcsv6600ys” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>UNC</span> System’s <span class=”x_markufzyi4ecv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Board</span> <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_mark0is6yansp” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Governors</span> mulls further changes to its chancellor search process, it is tackling the <span class=”x_marksth0tuv9e” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>challenges</span> <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> hiring and retaining <span class=”x_mark6xdahjwzy” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>chancellors</span>, which has become more difficult. <br /> <br /> “The college chancellor has no true analogue in the private sector,” <span class=”x_markufzyi4ecv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>board</span> member David Powers, chairman <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> the Committee on Strategic Initiatives, said. “The number <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> constituencies and stakeholders involved, the high visibility <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> decision-making and the need to execute on a complex, three part mission <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> education, research and service make for a uniquely challenging role.” <br /> <br /> The <span class=”x_markufzyi4ecv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>board</span> <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_mark0is6yansp” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>governors</span> has itself sometimes publicly clashed with university <span class=”x_mark6xdahjwzy” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>chancellors</span> in the last few years, memorably during the controversy over the Silent Sam Confederate monument at <span class=”x_markcsv6600ys” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>UNC</span>-Chapel Hill. The <span class=”x_markufzyi4ecv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>board</span>’s conflict with former Chancellor Carol Folt exploded publicly shortly before she resigned.[<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T0abb1e90-09dd-4aa6-b9a4-2a9a2da98011/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”14″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Tfe902425-df0c-47c7-9b05-8e17d5c2ced5/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”15″ data-safelink=”true”><strong>6. NC Appeals Court moves on voter ID constitutional amendment case</strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/3bbaddf5-2581-4770-b1b7-9440260729a7/a7f0cddd-ff7e-45cd-8dbb-09a2e58c98b7.png” alt=”” width=”300″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> An update to the story published yesterday about lawyers for the state NAACP trying to get the Court <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> Appeals to move the constitutional amendments case back to Wake County Superior Court. <br /> <br /> After lawyers for the NAACP petitioned the state Supreme Court for a writ <span class=”x_mark6aim789hz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> mandamus – essentially <span class=”x_markcm16uqf7s” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>as</span>king the high court to order the Appeals Court to act – the Appeals Court sent the case back to Superior Court. <br /> <br /> The Supreme Court, in a 4-3 ruling, said in August that legislatures with illegally racially gerrymandered districts don’t automatically have the power to <span class=”x_markcm16uqf7s” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>as</span>k voters to amend the constitution. The state NAACP is challenging amendments requiring voter photo ID and capping the state income tax. <br /> <br /> The high court sent the case back down to the trial court to have more questions answered. [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Td96f92e0-3d0d-43ac-b778-eeec4c94231a/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”16″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>….] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T1f752caf-bacb-4797-b01f-8b0189dfc3c7/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”17″ data-safelink=”true”><strong><span class=”x_markz36yzip67″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>7. Could</span> <span class=”x_markdjh180x4z” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>election</span> <span class=”x_markxubpz4noo” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>results</span> <span class=”x_markccw86z4j0″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>spur</span> <span class=”x_markudthaatj5″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””><span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>n</span> <span class=”x_markvfm2w76bv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>immediate</span> <span class=”x_mark6t5tjzvdd” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>reversal</span> <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> <span class=”x_mark7nggvs02x” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>landmark</span> <span class=”x_markqcen7bxwb” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>state</span> <span class=”x_markuf3jubtla” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Supreme</span> <span class=”x_markns4l3df75″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Court</span> <span class=”x_markankd8f0c6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>ruling</span>?</strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/bbf98a09-ced3-45cc-993d-7df42c6aa85c/e1abf990-7ddc-489e-997f-0420a3896081.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> The North Carolina <span class=”x_markuf3jubtla” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Supreme</span> <span class=”x_markns4l3df75″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Court</span> – or <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>t least <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> slim majority <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> its members – invoked its solemn duty to uphold constitutional rights when it <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>greed in <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T1b2cd5fa-e3cd-4bb8-8f40-4db7b2feec1e/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”18″ data-safelink=”true”>Nov. 4 <span class=”x_markankd8f0c6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>ruling</span></a> that the <span class=”x_markqcen7bxwb” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>state</span> must spend more money to upgrade its system <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> public education. <br /> <br /> The General <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>A</span>ssembly – or <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>t least the Republicans who run things in the legislative branch’s mid-century modern temple in Raleigh – now is gearing up to invoke its solemn power to convince the <span class=”x_markns4l3df75″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>court</span> to buzz <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span>f. <br /> <br /> It’s the legislature, <span class=”x_markudthaatj5″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””><span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>n</span>d the legislature <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>lone, that makes spending decisions in the Tar Heel <span class=”x_markqcen7bxwb” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>state</span>, those Republicans maintain. No quartet <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_markuf3jubtla” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Supreme</span> <span class=”x_markns4l3df75″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Court</span> justices – <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> Democratic quartet <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>t that – is going to lecture them <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>bout constitutional violations <span class=”x_markudthaatj5″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””><span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>n</span>d tell them what they have to do. <br /> <br /> Did we mention that the crux <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> the issue is whether North Carolina’s public school students can count on <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>ccess to <span class=”x_markudthaatj5″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””><span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>n</span> education that meets <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span> reasonable standard <span class=”x_markncijzt194″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>of</span> <span class=”x_markxtv7hhnch” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>a</span>dequacy in preparing them to face the world? [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Ta133e304-c9ec-4cd8-898c-7e2972afef41/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”19″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Teb908309-b1c9-4150-b9fc-f20c157d9b64/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”20″><strong>8. First Asian American women elected to the NC legislatur</strong></a><br aria-hidden=”true” /><img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/bb49508e-9b0a-4178-b305-433899f3e226/0465513d-d581-4933-80b3-526c38c00eff.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> <br /> Voters elected Asian American women to the North Carolina legislature for the first time. <br /> <br /> Maria Cervania won House District 41 with nearly 64% of the vote. The district includes parts of Cary and Apex. She is in her first term as a Wake County commissioner and is the first Asian American/Pacific Islander elected to that board. <br /> <br /> Ya Liu won adjoining House District 21 with more than 67% of the vote. The district includes Morrisville and parts of Cary. Liu is in her first term as a member of the Cary Town Council. <br /> <br /> Both are Democrats who won open seats. [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T45a371fe-98a3-429d-8dde-c5c0a279f726/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”21″><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Tc068192b-2e37-4d49-a467-d92aeed4e421/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”22″ data-safelink=”true”><strong><span class=”x_markit7nnk6zv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>9. Migrant</span> <span class=”x_mark6z5xhnop1″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>women</span> <span class=”x_markfcvyq3d5k” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>endured</span> <span class=”x_markyca4ofq8t” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>medical</span> <span class=”x_mark8b0ksdt2q” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>mistreatment</span> <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> <span class=”x_markre9rgs4i6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Georgia</span> <span class=”x_marky4pkz6z71″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>ICE</span> <span class=”x_mark5ts963v6k” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>facility</span>, <span class=”x_markufy6myma3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>U.S.</span> <span class=”x_markgq9otn405″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Senate</span> <span class=”x_mark9t6i9x4s7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>report</span> <span class=”x_markwlpj0irgj” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>finds</span></strong></a> <br /> <br /> <img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/ac8183d5-0aa8-40d5-bcf0-50b120710713/85ba56b6-d782-4fd4-a9b4-410b5173707d.jpg” alt=”” width=”500″ data-imagetype=”External” /> <br /> WASHINGTON — Members of the <span class=”x_markufy6myma3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>U.S.</span> <span class=”x_markgq9otn405″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Senate</span> on an investigation panel on Tuesday grilled federal immigration officials about a bipartisan <span class=”x_mark9t6i9x4s7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>report</span> that detailed how <span class=”x_markit7nnk6zv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>migrant</span> <span class=”x_mark6z5xhnop1″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>women</span> <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> an immigration detention center in <span class=”x_markre9rgs4i6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Georgia</span> underwent questionable gynecological procedures. <br /> <br /> The <span class=”x_markufy6myma3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>U.S.</span> <span class=”x_markgq9otn405″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Senate</span> Subcommittee on Permanent Investigations released an <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T4638388e-3292-4425-aab0-6cdd20889d76/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”23″ data-safelink=”true”>18-month bipartisan <span class=”x_mark9t6i9x4s7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>report</span></a> that found <span class=”x_markit7nnk6zv” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>migrant</span> <span class=”x_mark6z5xhnop1″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>women</span> who were detained <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> Irwin County Detention Center, known as ICDC, in <span class=”x_markre9rgs4i6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>Georgia</span> were subjected to “excessive, invasive, and often unnecessary gynecological procedures,” and many of the <span class=”x_mark6z5xhnop1″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>women</span> did not consent or understand the procedures they underwent. <br /> <br /> Following the release of the <span class=”x_mark9t6i9x4s7″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>report</span>, the panel held a hearing to question Assistant Director Stewart D. Smith of <span class=”x_markufy6myma3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>U.S.</span> Immigration and Customs Enforcement Health Service Corps <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> the <span class=”x_markufy6myma3″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>U.S.</span> Department of Homeland Security and Pamela Hearn, the <span class=”x_markyca4ofq8t” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>medical</span> director <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> LaSalle Corrections, which has federal contracts to operate detention centers across the country, including one <span class=”x_markeuu3rilkz” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>at</span> ICDC. [<a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T505e87a7-95d4-404c-975d-994b95146e63/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”24″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Read more</em></a>…] <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-author-bd”> <br /> <div class=”x_x_x_post-date-bd”> <br /> <br /> <strong><span class=”x_x_markk6cymh1tt” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>10. Week</span>ly <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T8dee1746-658a-4766-983d-fa9b37c3f029/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”25″ data-safelink=”true”>Radio Interviews</a> and daily <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/Tbc562e0a-01c0-48ff-868f-8015d6ebbd6b/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”26″>Radio commentaries</a>:</strong> <br /> <br /> <strong><img src=”https://default.salsalabs.org/a7b3925b-49ab-4206-8155-074f4e13410f/1a702eba-82f0-4ffc-b2be-41bfc5ba3d75.png” alt=”” width=”584″ data-imagetype=”External” /></strong> <br /> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T09d35e53-c2fd-48bd-94e0-f9525c454bec/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-linkindex=”27″ data-safelink=”true”><em>Click here for <span class=”x_x_x_markya8ic87r9″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>the</span> latest <span class=”x_x_markag84impa6″ data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>radio</span> <span class=”x_x_markv25vhmzje” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>interviews</span> <span class=”x_x_mark7cray5uqb” data-markjs=”true” data-ogab=”” data-ogac=”” data-ogsb=”” data-ogsc=””>and</span> commentaries with Policy Watch Director Rob Schofield. </em></a> <br /> <br /> </div> <br /> </div> <br /> <a href=”https://default.salsalabs.org/T6b178519-fd4b-4199-b3ad-ed110de3787c/ee8ee5a1-5a90-4c95-bb7a-3420c404bcc0″ target=”_blank” rel=”noopener noreferrer” data-auth=”NotApplicable” data-safelink=”true” data-linkindex=”28″><strong>11. 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