Commentary/Opinion
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 manifest differently in an age of the…
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 Republicans declared that the court had…
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 signed it. While expansion is contingent…
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.” Shorter names save time and energy…
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 the education of their children, major…
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 “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future,”…
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. Before explaining what they have in…
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 state’s road system ranks second in…
Opinion: Are College Degrees Losing Their Luster?
By David LarsonOpinion Editor, Carolina Journal Employers in North Carolina and across the country are struggling to find qualified workers to fill key positions in their organizations. As they reconsider…
Opinion: Federal Budget Crisis Will Hit State
By John Hood RALEIGH — I started writing my column for North Carolina newspapers in 1986. From the start, I resolved to focus primarily on state and local issues. Newspapers…
You Decide: How Does North Carolina Compare On Taxes?
By Mike Walden A couple of days ago my wife heard an enthusiastic “Yippee!” from my home office. “What was that for?” she asked. “Did your Cincinnati Reds finally win…
Opinion: Spend Now, Reap Benefits Later
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the North Carolina House of Representatives approved its state budget plan a couple of weeks ago, the proposed pay raises for public employees, tax…
