No amount of altruistic voluntarism or technological innovation is going to save humans from the environmental threats we have inflicted on ourselves. We need dramatically tougher regulations. Read More
Some charged defendants are unable to pay unreasonably high amounts to be released on bail and are thus being punished even when not determined guilty. Read More
Terry Stoops writes in Carolina Journal that closing schools just days after students returned from a week of spring break does more harm than good, especially in struggling rural counties Read More
Former columnist Rob Christensen has written the authoritative biography of perhaps the most politically influential families in our state. This column follows Bob Scott into the Governor's mansion. Read More
A recent conference at UNC Chapel Hill has been criticized for anti-semitic views expressed, but this could be a teachable moment about freedom of speech on public property. Read More
Political strategist Carter Wrenn, in Talking about Politics, says State Treasurer Dale Folwell got whacked by the swamp. Read More
Thomas Mills, in his Politics NC blog, says Tuesday's primary election to replace the late Walter Jones promises to be interesting. Can Democrats capture a seat? Read More
As between capitalism or socialism, just what is the best "ism" for our economy? Read More
Brian Balfour, writing for The Civitas Institute, applauds the legislature for a bill to reduce a tax that would make our state a more attractive destination for business investments. Read More
As chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee it appeared Richard Burr was even-handed in his pursuit of truth in the Russian interference negotiation. In reality he was briefing the White House on things learned. Read More
