Opinion: School Choice Offers A Brighter Future
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is about to make all children eligible for the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program. They...
You Decide: Is The Economy Good, Bad Or Uncertain?
By Mike Walden
Clint Eastwood has long been one of my favorite actors, going all the way back to his TV series “Rawhide” in...
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...
Opinion: Give Nurses More Freedom To Practice
By John Hood
RALEIGH — In North Carolina, Medicaid expansion is a foregone conclusion. The General Assembly approved the necessary legislation. Gov. Roy Cooper...
You Decide: Will WFH And AI Help Or Harm Us?
By Mike Walden
Most of us are prone to shortening names. Wolfpack becomes “Pack,” Tarheels are “Heels” and the NHL “Hurricanes” are called “Canes.”...
Opinion: Strike A Better Balance On Housing
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly is bustling with activity. Lawmakers are considering a dramatic increase in parental control over...
Opinion: The Dystopian Nightmare Of Parents Choosing Their Child’s School
By David Larson Opinion Editor, Carolina Journal
Last week, Republicans held a news conference, with both state House and Senate sponsors of a bill, named...
Opinion: Lawmakers Propose Electing State School Board
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Does North Carolina’s governance system for public schools need a radical overhaul? That’s what some state lawmakers are proposing....
Opinion: North Carolina Ranks High In Roads
By John Hood
RALEIGH — North Carolina can add another item to its crowded shelf of accolades: according to a newly updated study, our...