Free speech faces threats
Freedom of speech is one of the core values of a free society. It ought to be appreciated and protected by Americans across the political spectrum. Unfortunately, it is not. And while no party or... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Tom Ross: 30 years later, in William Friday's footsteps
He's got great job security,” someone asserted a few years ago when Tom Ross's job seemed to be at risk after the party affiliation of UNC’s board of governors changed. He explained, “Look, if... Read More
Brody School of Medicine "at risk"
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, January 24, 2015. East Carolina University administrators spent much of last year lobbying the State Legislature to reverse funding changes that have left the... Read More
Revealed at last: NC's vast left-wing network
According to the conservative Civitas Institute, they're part of the "vast, shadowy network" that makes up "the radical liberal left in North Carolina." They’re named in the institute’s latest... Read More
Trying to save the furniture industry
Wanda Perdue, a 58-year old laid-off furniture worker in Stanleytown, Va., doesn’t have outsized expectations. Her longest trip from home was to Myrtle Beach, S.C., made three years ago. She is... Read More
An anniversary to be mourned and a call to action
A ruinous national experiment enters its sixth year today Despite its countless attributes and accomplishments, the United States has experienced more than its share of disastrous laws, political eras... Read More
Elizabeth Warren
Most of us older white conservatives just naturally see a Democratic Senator from Massachusetts who taught at Harvard and figure – barring a miracle – she’s got to be a liberal so it came as a... Read More
Friday Follies: Climate change, abortion, discrimination
Tillis flip-flops on climate change North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis seems to have changed his mind about climate change, or at least whether or not it is real. Tillis was one of 98 senators who... Read More
Republicans should thank Renee Ellmers
Conservatives don’t seem to understand what a big favor Renee Ellmers is doing for them. A conservative writer doesn’t seem to think she’s fit to live. Aaron Gardner wrote at RedState: “Is... Read More
UNC Chapel Hill faculty angry over Ross ouster
Faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill on Friday expressed anger over the forced departure of UNC system President Tom Ross and worry over the future of public higher education in North Carolina. Tension was high... Read More
