Leandro should have ended long ago
What began as an “equity” lawsuit became an “adequacy” lawsuit. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
Why the Halifax Resolves matter
The 83 delegates in Halifax were the first provincial leaders in North America to formally embrace independence. Read More
Facts must come before explanations
There is an undeniable truth that a smaller share of North Carolinians work in manufacturing and other goods production today than was true for past generations. Read More
Carolina arts need your investment
North Carolina has a long and fascinating tradition of artistic expression and appreciation. Read More
In politics, common decency still matters
Leadership matters. So does common decency. Read More
Welfare reforms create good problems
Offering workfare instead of welfare is a good example of the Biblical adage that "there is nothing new under the sun." Read More
Economic progress isn’t confined to cities
Over the past decade and a half, 90 of our 100 counties have outperformed the national average. Read More
When war first came to Fayetteville
The first great British strategy was to sever North Carolina from the rest of the emerging nation. Read More
Social disconnection is everyone’s problem
While poverty, poor health, and inadequate education can exacerbate feelings of loneliness and disconnection, an absence of meaningful professional and personal relationships is itself a risk factor for other adverse outcomes. Read More
Budget writers shouldn’t hope for miracles
If the legislature is going to fund Medicaid expansion it will have to make significant budget cuts elsewhere. Read More
