Commentary/Opinion
COVID Immunity Is Too Far Off
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — As of January 18, North Carolina has received about a million doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Nearly 330,000 of those doses have been injected into the…
Protect The Right To Be Wrong
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — I have strong opinions — but not about how to perform brain surgery, write a smart-phone app, design a golf course, or produce a hip-hop…
You Decide: What’s the Future of Retailing?
By Dr. Mike Walden One of my most enduring memories as a small child was the weekly shopping trip with my mother. This was in the early 1950s, and my…
Social Security Matters – Do COVID-19 Bonues Count Towards The Earnings Limit?
By National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I’m 63 and still working, and I receive Social Security…
Listening Is An Important Part Of Leading & Governing
Capitol Columns By Brad Crone The best leaders are those who can listen, comprehend what people are saying and then lead people to a solution. The actions of a rowdy…
The Tragedies of January 6
Op Ed By Congressman David Rouzer I hear from so many who say, “I don’t know who or what to trust anymore.” Trust is foundational for any civilized society —…
Governor Cooper: North Carolina: Strong, Resilient, Ready
Op-Ed By Governor Roy Cooper Transitions are a time for reflection, and a time for looking forward. My first term in this office was filled with triumphs, but also trials.…
Broadband Tops List Of Legislative Priorities For Upcoming Session
By: Becki Gray The General Assembly will convene its biennial session Jan. 13. They’ll talk about how to get the economy back on its feet, address a learning gap in education,…
Trashed Capitol Should Revolt Us All
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — It was the summer of 1987 when I first stepped inside the United States Capitol to work instead of visit. As part of a summer…
Social Security Matters – Did My Wife Get A “Notch Baby” Benefit Increase?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I was born in May of 1930, and my wife was born in April 1931.…
An Attack On Democracy – Understanding The Underlying Causes
By Brad Crone Not since August 1814 have we witnessed an attack on the United States Capitol building. Not even during a Civil War, the darkest days ever in our…
Process And Prudence Always Matter
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — In the spirit of the exception proving the rule, most lovers of liberty accept that government has a critical role to play in combating communicable…
