Can a new book about North Carolina’s famous Siamese twins help explain today’s persistent, even growing, support for President Donald Trump? Notwithstanding the disarray in the White House, the... Read More
Once every 10 years, we count all individuals living in the United States in the census. In 2010, respondents were asked ten questions about basic characteristics, such as age, sex, race, and... Read More
by Dr. Mike Walden, NCSU Professor of Economics, Marcy 30, 2018. We’ve seen great improvement in reducing unemployment in both the nation and North Carolina in recent years. Many economists think... Read More
It has long been commonplace for North Carolina politicians to lavish generous praise on community colleges. Alas, this praise is more often a sort of rote incantation than a real statement of... Read More
A recent national report found that obesity among active duty service members increased 61% between 2002 and 2011, and is impacting recruitment, as the Pentagon projects that by 2030, 64% of potential... Read More
RINO – a derogatory term – stands for “Republicans In Name Only.” It's derisively used by certain activists who think their brand of Republicanism is the only acceptable kind. Actually, it's... Read More
The recent recommendation from the North Carolina Justice Center that the state close charter public schools which aren't diverse makes no sense whatsoever. The Justice Center staff, which has... Read More
In a year when at least half of the states in the nation are facing revenue shortfalls, according to a report from MultiState Associates, North Carolina’s revenue collection is $265.8 million above... Read More
The Democratic wave crashed into Pennsylvania's 18th congressional district, and Republicans have begun the appropriate stage in a mid-term election year that's moving against them: in a phrase... Read More
What’s the theme for limited government, personal responsibility, opportunity and freedom across North Carolina for the 2018 election cycle? Keep on keepin’ on. Reforms since 2011 have... Read More
