The five freedoms we must champion in the New Year
FDR spoke 81 years ago about the four freedoms all Americans should enjoy. But there's also a 5th to consider. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Democrats’ expert challenges narrative about ‘fair’ election maps
The case being considered is over what is fair, but also what follows the constitution. Read More
Worker shortage won't end soon
There can be several explanations why there is a shortage of workers. We can only hope that reducing labor-market frictions can close a good chunk of the gap. Read More
Year in review: In higher ed, higher stakes as the UNC system becomes more politicized
Politics has become increasingly obvious within the UNC System and UNC Chapel Hill Read More
Year in review: Critical Race Theory, mask mandates and Leandro funding made for a tumultuous 2021 in education
It was a tumultuous year in public education even as students and teachers struggled to recover from a year of remote learning that saw standardized test scores fall to new lows. Read More
What changes can North Carolina taxpayers expect in 2022
There are several changes that may affect you in the coming year. Read More
Your guide to those confusing party attire rules
Read this and see if you have a better understanding of holiday party attire. Celia didn't intend you would. Read More
Manufacturing continues to thrive
Although many North Carolinians believe we are no longer a state that manufactures things, the opposite is true. Read More
Vaccinate to make N.C. great
More people died from COVID this year, when the vaccine was available, than in 2020. Read More
Will 2022 be a boom, bust or in between?
While the economic outlook for North Carolina is positive, it is important to realize the state’s future is still subject to forces beyond its control. Read More
