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Cancel Culture Isn’t Justice: Why Charlotte Should Pause, Read, and Protect Due Process

Jack Beckett2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

Charlotte should slow down. We can condemn alleged crimes without destroying innocent people or local businesses. Due process, context, and fairness still matter.

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If You’re Not Reading, You’re Not Ready To Vote

Peter Cellino2 months ago2 months ago013 mins

Why A City That Won’t Read Shouldn’t Trust Its Own Opinions The Counterintuitive Problem: The “Information Age” Hates Information For…

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Old Pizza, Old Media: Why The Charlotte Mercury Will Not Serve This Slice Of “News”

Peter Cellino2 months ago2 months ago016 mins

A Texas pizza franchise’s bankruptcy just ran as “Charlotte business news.” Here is why that old attention-merchant model is breaking down and what The Charlotte Mercury is doing instead.

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Charlotte Spent $25,000 Investigating Corruption Claims That Proved Baseless | Mercury Local

Peter Cellino4 months ago4 months ago09 mins

Councilmember Watlington’s corruption allegations have cost Charlotte $ 25,000. Investigation found nothing. She has no regrets. That’s the problem.

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