Commentary/Opinion

By John Hood RALEIGH — Is time travel possible? Of course! On this matter, you’d be wise to consult not physicists but artists — including the faculty of a certain…

By John Hood RALEIGH — While the government shutdown in Washington and the state budget impasse in Raleigh involve different actors and effects, there is a common denominator: the extent…

By Mike Walden Recently, the Federal Reserve (the “Fed’) cut its key interest rate — the group’s first rate cut in nine months. Although the reduction was modest — one…

One of the ongoing culture war debates tends to be about our nation’s history and how to learn about it.  If the pendulum swings back and forth in these debates,…

By John Hood RALEIGH — With the federal government running massive deficits, inflation still running ahead of the Federal Reserve’s 2% annual target, the administration’s mercurial trade policies generating significant…

By John Hood RALEIGH – Are you an epicurean? The answer to this question reveals something about you, the English language, and the power of propaganda. Next year, North Carolina…

By John Hood RALEIGH — What is the most popular state in the continental United States? You guessed it: our own North Carolina. That’s the headline from a recent YouGov…

By John Hood RALEIGH — Recent assassinations and attempts on the lives of politicians, commentators, and other high-profile leaders are horrifying, wreaking havoc on our political discourse. Those who commit,…

By Mike Walden “Buy now, pay later” offers have been gaining popularity, especially among young people. They offer a quick and easy way to obtain what you want now. About…

By John Hood RALEIGH — I had strong political disagreements with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, on both style and substance — and I mourn his death, deem it…