Selective tax beaks are unwise
Tax incentives were created to help the poor parts of the state, not counties already doing well. But just the opposite has been the reality. Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC Voters Since 2016: Younger, More Diverse, Much More Unaffiliated
Since 2016, over 1.3 million new voters have registered in North Carolina and over 60 percent of new voters are under the age of 40. Read More
Democrats start with strong chance to make further gains, GOP likely to retain Majority
The staff of the Civitas Institute analyzes legislative seats for the 2020 election cycle Read More
The Right abandons traditional conservatism for values and policies it once rejected
Concepts of conservatism from the party of Lincoln have been jettisoned. Read More
Impeachment polls
Carter Wrenn says his investigation shows some polls say yes, other polls say no to impeachment and removal of the President. A Fox News poll was surprising. Read More
Busing isn't making a comeback
Most parents agree with the concept of racial diversity in schools, but not if it means their child has to travel long distances to school. Read More
OK Millennials
Boomers and the Silent Generation vote in higher percentages but Millennials are growing in number. How will they impact this year's elections? Read More
Air history was made in Raleigh on January 7th
Coming soon to your front yard will be the autonomous taxi, a drone that can carry people, packages or data. Read More
Here are 10 ideas for 2020
Will our governor and legislators take any consequential actions i 2020 or will they just stand pat? Read More
GOP Lawmakers want AG Stein to appeal voter ID order
Republican leaders in the General Assembly say time is running out for voter IDs to be used in 2020 election and want Attorney General Josh Stein to ask for a stay on a judge's decision. Read More
