Opinion: Little Voices Deserve To Be Heard
By Claire Olson John Locke Foundation
Our household recently dealt with the self-inflicted turmoil of changing schools two months into the academic year. There...
Opinion: Poor Schools Already Get More Funding
By John Hood RALEIGH — In 1994, North Carolinians from five rural counties sued the state government, alleging the system then used to finance...
Opinion: Parents Not Politicians Are Ultimate Guardians Of Kids Online
By David Larson Carolina Journal There are a lot of efforts from politicians, from both sides of the aisle, right now to protect children...
You Decide: Which Dominates, Bad Or Good Economic News?
By Mike Walden Many experts say humans tend to focus on bad news over good news. The logic is that bad news can...
You Decide: Is The Outlook Bright For Manufacturing?
By Mike Walden Almost precisely a year ago I wrote a column about manufacturing. I reviewed the facts about manufacturing in North Carolina and...
Opinion: Living In North Carolina Still A Bargain
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Decades ago, when I moved back to North Carolina from the nation’s capital, my rent dropped by half —...
You Decide: How Can Homeowners Cope With High Interest Rates?
By Mike Walden
One of the busiest times of my career as a faculty member at North Carolina State University was 40 years...
Opinion: College Rankings Reveal Awkward Truths
By John Hood
RALEIGH — College and university rankings are a Massive Deal, as Regina George might say — and not just during football...
You Decide: Is Higher Education Facing A Reset?
By Mike Walden
I spent all of my professional career – totaling 43 years – in higher education. When I joined the faculty of...
Opinion: Voters Deserve Better Candidates
By John Hood
RALEIGH — If current surveys are taken as predictive, the Democratic Party will nominate President Joe Biden for reelection next year,...
