Commentary/Opinion
You Decide: Do We First Need Economic Pain To Have Economic Gain?
By Mike Walden I started lifting weights when I was in graduate school at Cornell University in the early 1970s. I joined a group—appropriately called the “barbell club”—that trained in…
Opinion: Don’t That Just Beat All?
By John Hood RALEIGH – I’ve been writing a newspaper column since 1986. During that time, I’ve had occasion to criticize the policies of six North Carolina governors: Jim Martin,…
You Decide: Is The Social Safety Net A Spring Board Or A Cushion?
By Mike Walden There are few public issues that create more debate than the “social safety net.” By social safety net, I mean the set of government policies, programs and…
You Decide: Should The Fed Stop Influencing Interest Rates?
By Mike Walden The Federal Reserve (the “Fed”) is now in the process of increasing interest rates. This is a tactic the Fed uses when it wants to slow the…
Letter To The Editor: My Thoughts On GOP Endorsement Of Three School Board Candidates
By Mark Lane President Ronald Reagan popularized a saying, “Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican”, which became known as Reagan’s 11th commandment. When I entered the race…
My Kid’s Club Receives Johnston County Arts Council Grant
SELMA – My Kid’s Club (MKC), a Johnston County non-profit providing services for local youth, has received a Grassroots Grant from the Johnston County Arts Council. The Johnston County Arts…
Opinion: State Politics Snaps Back Toward Normal
By John Hood RALEIGH — This year’s U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is shaping up to be a highly competitive and expensive one — which should surprise no one…
Opinion: 10 Things To Consider As Another School Year Begins
By John Cabascango Teaching is not like volunteering for your child’s Rec. League sport. Many parents will step up for a season to coach their child in baseball, soccer, basketball…
Editorial: School Board Candidates & Members Need To Work Out Differences
On August 8, the Johnston County Report published a news story about a leaked audio tape from Ronald Johnson that had been given to school board candidates Michelle Antoine and…
Opinion: Surge In Violence Demands Attention
By John Hood RALEIGH — While North Carolina continues to outperform the rest of the country on a range of economic and social indicators, its leaders can’t afford to overlook…
You Decide: Should We Use Incentives To Attract Firms?
By Mike Walden North Carolina recently received some outstanding economic news. Our state was named “America’s Top State for Business” by a major national media organization. This is, indeed, a…
Statement From Citizen Advocates For Accountable Government Regarding Board Of Education Audio Recording Of Elected Officials
By Dale Lands and John Saluppo CAAG Founders The purpose and mission of Citizen Advocates for Accountable Government (CAAG) is to hold ELECTED OFFICIALS responsible to the constituency they serve.…
