Fewer students major in humanities
Too few professors shy away from teaching about the great ideas, institutions, people, and works of art that students actually want to study. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Lessons from famous and ordinary people
Is there a North Carolinian you would like to be the subject of a new biography? Read More
Effect of state policy isn't huge
Whatever theory of public finance or regulation you buy, you should grant that policy effects are likely to be gradual and relatively modest. Read More
Sowing death and destruction for political gain
If as much willful ignorance and misinformation surrounding Covid vaccines had been around in the 20th century humans would never have eradicated smallpox or polio. Read More
An Early Look at 2022's NC US Senate Race Fundraising
Even though the US Senate race isn't until another year and a half early fundraising totals are important in generating candidate support. Read More
The deadliest fruit
Some Trump supporters see lies as tools, not evils. That's the most poisonous fruit of all. Read More
The GOP's new best friend
Our Lt. Governor has turned 15 minutes of fame from a gun rights video rant into a political career. Read More
Is N.C. media whitewashing radical demands of black UNC Students?
The attempts to ban free speech on our university campuses is reminiscent of the 1963 Speaker Ban Law. Read More
Mecklenburg teacher obtains, publishes comments submitted to Lt. Gov’s education “FACTS” task force
Our Lt. Governor has courted controversy and uttered outrageous comments throughout his political career. Read More
Why North Carolina needs a Taxpayer Bill of Rights, in one chart
State spending growth should be limited to the rate of inflation and state population growth. Read More
