Commentary/Opinion
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…
New Year Feel Like Last Year? Four Changes You Can Make For A Better Year This Year
SPONSORED CONTENT By Dillon Schupp Life’s felt a little chaotic recently,hasn’t it? “Thank you, Captain Obvious,” is probably your response! Like probably most if not all of you, I’m excited…
Tax Debates Feature Many Myths
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — With Democrats in charge of the White House, and U.S. House, and (possibly as of this writing) the U.S. Senate, you can expect a push…
You Decide: Where Will The Jobs Be?
By Dr. Mike Walden The overwhelming economic concern for a majority of individuals is jobs. There are two elements to this concern: will there be enough jobs for people who…
Social Security Matters – About Repaying Social Security Money Taken By Politicians
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – About Repaying Social Security Money Taken by Politicians Dear Rusty: It is common knowledge…
Five Political Questions For 2021
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — After getting many political predictions wrong in 2016, including but not limited to the results of the presidential election, I threw my long-cherished crystal ball…
Lower Taxes Attract Key Leaders
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly on multiple levels — including…
