Barlow Herget is a commentator and host on State Government Radio at Curtis Media. He has been a commentator on UNC public radio and an instructor in continuing education at Duke University. Herget was a Nieman Fellow ('70) at Harvard University, has worked for the Daily Press of Paragould, Ark., the Detroit Free Press, and the News & Observer of Raleigh. His articles have appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times and numerous other publications. Contact him by email.

Stimulus will help stalled economy

And how liberals have become progressives.

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The 527 tilt

The candidate who spends the most money tilts the election his way.

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Dangerous data

The November elections may lead to a future of the past.

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Willful ignorance abounds

President Obama is like Rodney Dangerfield. He can't get no respect.

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Same old Haiti

Critical failures, key government officials unable to make decisions, and lack of presidential leadership. Sound familiar?

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Need to know

What are the long term consequences of the gulf oil spill?

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Sucker punch

House ethics complaint filed over YouTube video

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Chattering class ignores real problems

It may be time to kick some fourth estate butt.

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Technology way behind on oil cleanup

Picking up globs of oil off the beach is no answer.

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Obama is right to set real federal education standards

Mr. Obama will face a block of resistance, but should persevere.

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BP's oil disaster is grim reminder

Drilling down to the truth may be painful

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No time to do nothing

Why Americans don't trust government

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Camping gear points the way to energy savings

Green technologies put green in the economy as well

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