Should we just let the economy work it out?
It's been said that everything important in life can be learned on the playground. Could that be true with pollution? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Our revolution needs constant care
In writing about the American revolution, John Adams said, Adams said. “Thirteen clocks were made to strike together — a perfection of mechanism, which no artist had ever before effected.” There are no guarantees of its continued success. Read More
Students must foot the bill for UNC System sports
Madeline Baker writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that North Carolina public universities depend on subsidies to supplement ticket and merchandise sales. Read More
Early voting patterns suggest an advantage for Murphy in 3rd District runoff election
Andy Jackson reports in Civitas Review blog that Joan Perry may be getting the headlines but Greg Murphy might be quietly winning the vote. Read More
Stop posturing on immigration reform
Some sheriffs contend they are constitutional officers and can't be ordered around by state lawmakers. If they choose not to comply with federal requests, they say, they can do so. Is this a persuasive argument? Read More
Sizing up the Democratic field
No political figure in our history has every dominated the political scene like Donald Trump and he has changed politics forever. Read More
Raleigh’s downtown soccer stadium needs to get in line–or does it?
Sam Hieb writes in "The Locker Room" that the proposal for a soccer stadium in Raleigh depends on money it was already denied. Read More
Three initial thoughts on a very dark day for American democracy
The ongoing fight over the composition of our federal courts is a fight to save our democracy. It was a validation and victory for Tumpism. Read More
The NCSU Index of North Carolina leading economic indicators
The Index was unchanged in May from its level in April. However, the only positive component was a strong jump in building permits. The other components retreated - especially a significant rise in jobless claims. The Index is suggesting continued growth - but slower - ahead. Read More
A step by step history as to how North Carolina's gerrymandering case ended up in the US Supreme Court
You may know how the Supreme Court ruled in North Carolina's gerrymandering lawsuit, but it is interesting to know how it reached all the way to our highest court. Read More
