In the case of public debt, it can make fiscal sense for governments to borrow rather than pay cash when constructing high-demand infrastructure or fighting wars. Alas, with government borrowing it has proven exceedingly difficult to keep the dosage limited. Read More
Our fascinating, sprawling country has long been home to a variety of peoples and folkways. What has bound them together is a shared commitment to the republic’s founding principles. Read More
The vast majority of North Carolinians live in suburbs, exurbs, and towns. Most will never live in urban cores. They don’t want to. Read More
There are some truly novel forces transforming our political process and policy environment. It is difficult to wrap your head around them. Read More
5 Troubling statistics paint a clearer picture of who and where we are. Read More
Lawmakers aren’t responding to new census data or a court order. They are responding to pressure from President Donald Trump. Read More
Our state should join others by allowing workers to create portable benefits accounts and companies to contribute to portable benefits accounts that can be transferred from one employer to another. Read More
The General Assembly hasn’t yet applied the logic of parental choice to the largest category of schools in our state: district-run public schools. Read More
A visit to this school will remind you of simpler times when the humble tasks of farm, shop and home also included time for family and friends. Read More
There is a marked difference between the cost of healthcare and the price. Read More
