Supply slide economics
Thomas Mills writes in Politics NC that we’ve witnessed almost 40 years of transformation that took us from a battered and disgruntled but fairly egalitarian nation to one based in cynicism and inequality. Read More
NC Spin Articles
A Christmas fool
A pet store manager in a shopping mall cares for a homeless and pregnant teenager in a modern day nativity story Read More
No report can resolve funding debate
The legislature's constitutionally authorized powers are at stake regarding educational funding. Read More
UNC board ready to move on....to next scandal
UNC officials are ready to put the Silen Sam matter to bed, but their actions assure it will linger. Read More
Institute founder was a pioneer
He was a class act, but could be cantankerous, even bull-headed. But Walt DeVries understood that the gap between conservatives and progressives is, at its root, a conceptual one. Read More
Surey: 52 percent of finance execs expect recession in 2020
WRAL TechWire reports that uncertainty over the economy could have an impact on next year's elections. Read More
Could this be the worst policy proposal of 2019?
The North Carolina lottery has been a seductive trap that has siphoned off millions in critical family income. To boost sagging revenues the proposed solution could make things significantly worse. Read More
Tillis and McCrory lead in key races among GOP primary voters
The Civitas Institute poll reveals choices for US Senate, Governor and identifies the issues most on voters' minds. Read More
Democrats debate: Revolution or restoration.
Democrats are struggling to decide whether to dream big or just win. Who will win out? Read More
Court keeps governor in his lane
The tug-of-war between Governor Cooper and the legislature over the separation of powers sometimes ends in court and it keeps them in their respective lanes. Read More
