Opinion: North Carolina Must Compete For Nurses
By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly has made our state a more attractive place to live, work, and do business...
Opinion: With Malice Towards None: On Loving Your Political Enemies
By David Larson Carolina Journal As the Civil War was concluding, President Abraham Lincoln gave his Second Inaugural Address, calling for malice towards none...
You Decide: Is The Economy Passing Its Annual Evaluation?
By Mike Walden
Most of us — especially senior citizens like me — have a yearly medical evaluation. In fact, I just had mine,...
Opinion: Let’s Reform How We Pay Teachers
By John Hood RALEIGH — During the just-ended 2024 election campaign, candidates for offices such as governor, legislature, county commission, and state superintendent of...
Opinion: Trump Won The “Double Haters”
By John Hood RALEIGH — The 2024 election cycle will be one for the history books — be they about American politics generally or...
Opinion: North Carolinians Make A Familiar Choice
By John Hood
RALEIGH — To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my...
Opinion: Justice Hopes New Test Puts NC Governments On Notice
By Mitch Kokai Government has the power to tax, regulate, and toss you in jail if you break the law.
But its power is not...
Opinion: Candidates Should Have Talked About Roads
By John Hood RALEIGH — During the homestretch of the 2024 election, I complained repeatedly about the absence of serious engagement by presidential and...
You Decide: How Can Social Security Be Saved?
By Mike Walden My wife and I have been receiving monthly Social Security payments for several years. We also receive monthly payments from other...
Opinion: Which Is Wealthier: Germany Or North Carolina?
By John Hood RALEIGH — Although our state’s economy has grown faster than the national average over the past decade, not everyone has fared...
