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The reason great nations fall is the failure of leadership. Read More

Freedom and self-government were principles that sustained the American cause. Read More

We have people at the wheel now who believe they can do anything they want to whomever they please, and can get away with it because they believe that they are the law. Read More

Civil discourse is not a competition with winners and losers; it is a deliberate and respectful exchange of ideas. Read More

The public has no information on whether the students with vouchers have made academic progress or have fallen behind. Read More

Good leadership directs "WHAT" to do, not how to do it. Read More

Do we have a golden age of technology even when the electricity goes out? Read More

How about celebrating an anniversary overcoming our divisions? Read More

When you step up to the editorial plate once or twice a week over four decades, you’re going to strike out. Often. Read More

Large majorities say the Declaration's principles remain important, but partisan differences emerge over how closely the nation lives up to those founding ideals. Read More

Republican gerrymandering has insured that the General Assembly’s GOP majority will never lose power unless a future state Supreme Court bans partisan redistricting. Read More

Efforts to build a state ABC warehouse take on new intrigue Read More

The State ABC Commission Wants $310 Million Dollars To Build A New Warehouse. It’s A Complete Waste of Money. Read More

It would be great to get to a point where the culture at large also doesn’t feel the need to micromanage the demographics of movie characters, the opinions of software engineers, or any other example of an individual trying to pursue the American dream. Read More

For a person who hates losing, Donald Trump is losing on many fronts. A green reflecting pool is the latest. Read More

There is a perceived growing undercurrent of suspicion, resentment, and outright hostility aimed at the business sector. Read More

That man in the White House mistakenly believes that for our 250th birthday we should be celebrating him. Read More

If Raleigh is a true major-league market, it should attract major-league private investment. Read More

Voters in November should evaluate each proposed amendment on its own terms, asking not just whether they agree with the policy but whether it belongs in a constitution. Read More

If we have a president who can't tell the difference between a boo and a cheer, Lord knows what could happen next. Read More

It appears that the reason our lawmakers have yet to pass a budget is they do not feel like they owe their constituents a budget. Read More

Cooper's lead is reinforced by Independents, who support him with a 2 to 1 margin. Read More

250 years ago this week, patriots from North and South Carolina put an end to Britain's first Southern Strategy. Read More

There are not enough options available that enable small businesses to offer quality, affordable health coverage for their employees while managing rising costs. Read More

The original piece contained errors and the organization should face up to reality. Read More