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Palin's Church History Brings Attention to the Third Wave Movementnew

MorningStar Ministries, a church linked to a movement that emphasizes miraculous healing, divine revelation, prophesy and "spiritual warfare" (including the expelling of demons from cities), has recently been thrust into the spotlight for its links to churches attended by the vice presidential candidate.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  10-08-2008  |  Politics

Community Organizing is Real Worknew

With the exception of trial lawyers and drug dealers, it's not often that politicians directly insult a profession. But community organizers found themselves in the spotlight recently when speakers at the RNC took potshots at their vocation. A few Charlotte organizers weigh in.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  09-17-2008  |  Commentary

A Rift in NC's Democratic Party in Otherwise Bright Election Yearnew

Both Michael Lawson and Kevin Smith of Wake County claim to be head of the N.C. Democratic Party African-American Caucus.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  08-27-2008  |  Politics

Is the Electoral College Outdated?new

South Carolina lawmakers consider Electoral College end run.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  03-19-2008  |  Politics

Joe Wilson, Enemy of the Statenew

The WMD whistle-blower talks about the search for answers in the leak of his wife's CIA identity and why his anger at the Bush administration hasn't mellowed.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte)  |  Karen Shugart  |  09-19-2007  |  Politics

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