To regulate is to tax
Protecting personal rights inevitably requires legislation, litigation or regulation, sometimes involving tax increases, but not always benefits. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Eight states ban affirmative action in college admissions
Jenna Robinson of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal writes that in the abstract, affirmative action in college admissions is popular, but when Gallup asked what factors should be considered for admissions only 38 percent said race or ethnicity should be considered. Read More
Is Medicaid expansion a silver bullet for rural hospitals?
Expansion advocates say that states that refuse to expand Medicaid have more rural hospital closures. Is that true? Read More
On redistricting, Republicans should hedge their bets
In Politics North Carolina Thomas Mills says Republican leadership shouldn't roll the dice by delaying redistricting reform because they might not be in control next time around. Read More
Will Democrats whiff their shot at the White House?
Gary Pearce says Democrats are celebrating polls showing Trump's approval ratings falling but there are two reasons they shouldn't get too cocky Read More
It's time to fix redistricting. Why not now?
Redistricting reform can ensure a level playing field for both parties. Why should we drag our feet fixing it? Read More
Are cities losing their luster
Choosing where to live is one an individual's most important choices but a recent report indicates Millennials are beginning to move out of the cities to the suburbs. Read More
Now is no time for another giveaway to Duke Energy
Charlotte-based Duke Energy is the largest investor owned utility in the U.S. and no other private actor in the state plays a bigger role in the ongoing global environmental crisis that threatens life on the planet as we know it. Read More
States are better governed
The framers of our government never envisioned it would become so large. "Lower" levels of government are higher in performance. Read More
Tax system remains progressive
Do very rich people pay a lower share of their income in taxes than you do? You might be surprised to learn the fact. Read More
