Competition makes public schools better
There have been dozens of studies on whether competition's effects on public education but they generally find the effects to be positive. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by John Hood
New law property checks governor's power
It is never legitimate for one person to decide the question of a state of emergency. Read More
Democratic court blew it on redistricting
Redistricting reform must be accomplished by amending the state constitution. Read More
Christmas gets a cheeky defense
An almanac publisher in 1681, John Tully, included a list of satirical predictions each year, telling readers that if they didn't materialize they could use the publication as toilet paper. Read More
Patients deserve more choice of hospitals
A state agency should not determine who builds or expands hospitals in our state. Read More
Index confirms state's reddish tint
A new political index shows the share of GOP control of elective offices since 1950 and is most interesting. Read More
A Carolina leader sides with Christmas
Josephus Daniels made many important decisions during his public life. Leaving Christmas alone was one of his better calls. Read More
Judges cannot amend the Constitution
Since 1994 we have been cussing and discussing the Leandro lawsuit. Instead of arguing about education it has evolved into a constitutional fight. Read More
Our workforce is still too small
In October 2019 61.6% of working-aged North Carolinians were either employed or looking for a job. During COVID the rate fell to as low as 58.2%. but has stayed around 60.5% since the summer. Read More
Economic freedom is a shock absorber
Traditionally, lenders charge more interest for lending over a longer time period than short, but that's currently not the case. Read More
