Duke Energy is right on gas
Criticizing Duke Energy has become a popular pastime but the reduction in carbon emissions is real. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Courts should judge, not legislate
Conservatives and progressives disagree about the proper role of judges in fashioning public policy. Read More
Why do so many North Carolina colleges have such low graduation rates?
David Waugh writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that the four-year graduation rate of students in North Carolina colleges is only 35 percent. Why? Read More
Cooper appoints leftist activist to State Board of elections
Brian Balfour of the Civitas Institute says the new appointment to the State Board of Elections has ties to far-left activist groups Read More
Chief budget negotiator
Thomas Mills of Politics NC says Republican frustration over not having a budget is growing, evidenced by the petty move of a freshman Democratic representative to the basement of the legislature. Read More
What is the amount, in dollars, of any one person not being counted in the census?
Nearly $24 billion dollars are allocated to North Carolina from the federal government each year. How much is lost if a person isn't counted? Read More
NC leaders demonstrate right and wrong ways to deal with #MeToo issues
For all the progress that's been made in the #MeToo movement there are still too many examples of inaction or delayed responses. Read More
Are they all really running for president - or what?
Do most of them seriously think they stand a chance of lightning striking and winning the election or are they just auditioning for other jobs? Read More
School funds should follow children.
With more students exercising school choice the state should attach a minimum amount of fund to each student. Read More
UNC System Bucks Trend Favoring Out-of-State Students.
David Waugh writes in the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal that most state universities were created primarily to support higher education needs in their states, but the percentage of in-state students has declined. How is North Carolina doing? Read More
