Commentary/Opinion
States Can Limit Regulatory Damage
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Shortly after taking office, President Joe Biden began revving up the federal government’s regulatory engine. He’s already run over the Keystone Pipeline. We can expect…
Federal Bailout Will Punish Our State
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Now that Democrats control the White House and both chambers of Congress (however narrowly), they will probably approve a new round of federal borrowing to…
Social Security Matters – Should I Wait Until Age 70 To Claim?
By Rusty Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I have read your answers to the…
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…
