Picking winners is for losers
Doling out economic incentives to businesses puts politicians in the role of picking winners and losers. But it is a failed policy Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
Sales-tax hike is unneeded
Recommendations from the NC First Commission need consideration in order to fund our roads. Read More
I thought blacklisting was bad
Cancel culture has become a real and pervasive threat in universities, business, and media. When is it o.k.? Read More
Left is damaging public education
What happened at the State Board of Education this month was a successful effort by activists to smuggle political propaganda into North Carolina’s official academic standards. Read More
Nonprofits must go the distance
North Carolina has a rich ecosystem of nonprofits that treat the sick, train the jobless, feed and clothe the destitute, shelter the homeless, and comfort the forlorn. The past year has both strained their capacity and proved their worth. Read More
Build on North Carolina's strengths
As dark as the last few months have been we need to keep reminding ourselves that it will get better. Read More
Lawmakers should reclaim their power
The legislative branch in Washington has become increasingly irrelevant. Has this also happened in Raleigh? Read More
States can limit regulatory damage
In addition to arguing against unwise Biden administration policies, North Carolina leaders should l promote entrepreneurship and job creation, especially with respect to the labor market. Read More
Federal bailout will punish our state
Another federal bailout will punish North Carolina for the cost of other states' mistakes. Read More
Covid immunity is too far off
There is no reason for North Carolina to rank near the bottom in vaccinations. Read More
