Commentary/Opinion
Opinion: Let’s Build More Housing
By Jordan Roberts John Locke Foundation The American dream of owning a home is falling out of reach for many in our state. Home prices continue to rise in North…
Opinion: Partisan Elections Are The Best Kind
By John Hood RALEIGH — When I returned home to North Carolina from the nation’s capital in 1989 and subsequently registered to vote, I opted not to join a political…
You Decide: Will North Carolina Be The New Leader In Energy?
By Mike Walden Although there are debates about the speed and details, it is clear that an energy transition is taking place. Not unlike the transition from animal-powered energy to…
Opinion: Don’t Let Roads Become Racetrack
By John Hood RALEIGH — During the early stage of the COVID crisis in 2020, my daily commute got super easy. Then it got scary hard. While my staff and…
Opinion: Progressives Made A Faulty Prediction
By John Hood RALEIGH — My progressive friends are frustrated. They should be. After more than a decade of conservative governance, North Carolina has implemented many policies the Left disdains…
Opinion: Get Off The Voter ID Merry-Go-Round
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolinians want their election laws to include a photo ID requirement. They’ve made this clear many times. In 2018, a large majority of voters…
You Decide: Is The Labor Market Returning To Normal?
By Mike Walden After inflation, the labor market shortage has probably been the top story of the past two years. Many businesses have struggled to find workers, despite increasing starting…
Opinion: Yes, They’ll Waste Our Money Again
By John Hood RALEIGH — We will probably never know how much of our money was squandered during the pandemic by reckless politicians. But here are two damning numbers to…
Opinion: Biden’s Budget Consensus Can’t Last
By John Hood RALEIGH — Newly elected U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina’s 11th District attended his first State of the Union address last week and joined his fellow…
You Decide: How Worrisome Is The National Debt?
By Mike Walden When I speak to a variety of groups around the state, I know at least one of the questions likely to be asked: What are we going…
Opinion: When Politics Enters The Workplace
By John Hood RALEIGH — Should businesses weigh in on political controversies? According to a recent Gallup poll, the general public is closely divided on the question, with 48% in…
Letter To Editor: Enough Is Enough: Bad Behavior By Coaches, Parents And Fans Must Stop
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), and Que Tucker, Commissioner of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association There’s…
