In a speech to a Salisbury church our Lieutenant Governor said, "No other nation, my friends, has ever survived the diversity and multiculturalism that America faces today.. ." His embarrassing message is wrong and ignorant of world history. Read More
It's been said that everything important in life can be learned on the playground. Could that be true with pollution? Read More
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
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
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
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
No political figure in our history has every dominated the political scene like Donald Trump and he has changed politics forever. Read More
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
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 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
