Go slow reopening might be too costly
Have North Carolina’s economic woes been caused more by COVID-19 itself, or by government’s regulatory response to the pandemic? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Faculty, students skeptical as UNC-Chapel Hill prepares to reopen in August
Most want our universities to reopen this fall. But they also want to make sure it can be done safely. Read More
Still believe that a college degree is a great investment?
Former Montana Representative Tom Burnett writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that we sometime overestimate the benefit of college. Read More
What might presidential coattails, or voter loyalty, mean in 2020 in North Carolina?
Are presidential coattails enough to drag down-ballot candidates into office or will they weigh down those candidates of the same party? Read More
The check is in the mail?
Once Americans start getting a check, they might get to liking it. Read More
Redistricting bill is impractical and runs counter to NC Constitution
There is one bright spot to a proposed redistricting bill. But the rest of the proposals need to go back to the drawing board. Read More
Burr apparently still subject of insider trading investigation
The Department of Justice has dropped investigations into three U.S. Senators but haven't done so regarding Senator Richard Burr. Read More
Cooper isn't addressing urgent needs
The arbitrary and capricious rules of Phase Two unreasonably infringe on the right of North Carolinians to earn a living. Read More
Giving away the Grand Old Party
Many Reagan Republicans lament the loss of their party, but they didn't lose it. They gave it away. Read More
We can't keep our schools closed
There really is no practical alternative to reopening schools. Life, work, and education must proceed. Read More
