Commentary/Opinion
Conspiracy Theories Damage Democracy
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — For weeks after the ballots were counted, supporters of the defeated presidential candidate insisted the election had been stolen. Some alleged a shadowy conspiracy to…
Food Friday: Have Family Heirloom Canning Recipes Failed? Here’s Why
By Cassidy Hobbs HallArea Agent, Family and Consumer SciencesJohnston County Cooperative Extension When canning your own foods at home, there are a variety of factors that lead to great (or…
Giving To Charities Should Not Put You At Risk Of Harm
Should your donation to charity subject you to being “canceled” or threaten your job and safety? State lawmakers’ S.B. 636 would protect your freedom of speech. By: Becki Gray We…
Resist The Temptation To Coerce
By John Hood RALEIGH — The problem with freedom is that other people may do things that trouble, annoy, or even anger you. In a free society, you have no…
Tax Policy Shapes Migration Flows
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — North Carolina is a popular destination for those seeking to make a new life in a new state. According to a tracking report by United…
You Decide: Should We Revive The Idea Of A Negative Income Tax?
By Dr. Mike Walden Income inequality, poverty, hunger, unemployment – these are all issues that have been with us for a while but became worse during the pandemic. The various…
Op-Ed: Commissioner Causey – Avoid Distracted Driving; Keep Your Focus On The Road
By Mike Causey As April winds down, so does Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It is my hope that the emphasis we’ve placed on getting drivers to avoid distractions and keep…
Nationalizing Politics Was A Mistake
By John Hood RALEIGH — If Californians want to make their government the monopoly payer of all medical bills, why should North Carolinians be able to tell them they can’t?…
Too Many Workers Are Sidelined
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — The latest federal job report is out — and it shows North Carolina’s employment recovery stalling out a bit during the first quarter of 2021.…
A Personal Reflection: National Lineman Appreciation Day
By: Mike Mancuso My grandfather taught me to never take power for granted. When I was a child, one of my favorite things to do was ride with my grandfather…
Bigger Government Isn’t The Answer
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Is it the job of government to make you happy? While it may seem like a straightforward question, there are some important subtleties packed into…
Activists In Our Schools: The Teacher Unions
Part 3 By Michelle Antoine Jimmy Hoffa’s International Brotherhood of Teamsters came to Mecklenburg County over 60 years ago with the goal of unionizing the Charlotte Police Department. North Carolina…
