Opinion: The Meaning Of Oliver Anthony
By David Larson Carolina Journal Over the weekend, an unsigned Virginia artist named Oliver Anthony performed his original song “Rich men north of...
You Decide: Is It A Bird, A Plane Or A Crazy Economy?
By Mike Walden
When I was growing up in the 1950s, I was a fan of the Superman TV show. The program opened...
You Decide: What’s Wrong With Worker Productivity?
By Mike Walden
One of the underappreciated measures of the economy is worker productivity, which simply measures how much a worker accomplishes — called...
You Decide: What’s The Real Poverty Rate?
By Mike Walden I can remember when President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the war on poverty in 1964. Since then, a variety of governmental programs...
Opinion: Our COVID Outcomes Were Average
By John Hood RALEIGH — Because Gov. Roy Cooper’s former secretary of health and human services, Mandy Cohen, just got the nod from President...
You Decide: Are There Easy Answers To Hard Questions?
By Mike Walden Each year, I do scores of presentations to a variety of groups. In the post-COVID world, these talks are now a...
You Decide: Where Is The Economy Today?
By Mike Walden
A year ago, a large percentage of economists were predicting that by now, the economy either would be in a recession...
You Decide: What Determines The Dollar’s Worth?
By Mike Walden
I often receive comments from readers about my columns. Some agree with my comments, while others disagree. I value both, but...
Opinion: A Teacher’s Perspective On School Safety
By John Cabascango Our schools can be dangerous, but not in the same ways as they were in the past. Bullying, and isolation...
Opinion: Courts Do Have Role In Redistricting
By John Hood
RALEIGH — When the North Carolina Supreme Court issued its latest redistricting decision on April 28, both angry Democrats and triumphant...
