Commentary/Opinion
Capitol Columns: Some COVID-19 Perspective
Capitol Columns By Brad Crone Here’s an interesting perspective on COVID-19. For the folks who don’t believe it’s real here’s the numbers in actual lives lost: Galveston Hurricane 8,000 Antietam…
Let Candidates Control Their Message
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — When U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis narrowly won reelection against Cal Cunningham, the two candidates had collectively spent $78 million. That’s a large number. But it…
Will You Take The Vaccine?
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Despite the current spike in COVID-19 infections and deaths, there is good news on the not-so-distant horizon. Three effective vaccines are in the pipeline. Some…
Social Security Matters – Should I Claim Social Security At 62?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Should I Claim Social Security at 62? Dear Rusty: I’m looking for information about…
The Voters Have Spoken, Now Let’s Get To Work
By Becki Gray The 2020 election is over. Thankfully and finally. Maybe. Not everyone is happy, and the process may not be perfect, but it works better than any alternative.…
Voters Say No To Discrimination
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — In its daily newsletter called “The Morning,” the New York Times had this to say about California voters defeating a proposition that would have reinstated…
When Shorthand Gets It Wrong
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — If the Republican Party were only the party of white men, it would never win an election. When discussing electoral matters, we all tend to…
We Can Do Better For Our Babies
Op Ed By: Dwight Morris We’ve seen first-hand how devastating it can be when babies lack the support they need to become healthy, happy adults. North Carolina and Johnston County…
You Decide: Are There Answers To Our Worrying Questions?
By Dr. Mike Walden Even though, like many, I have been working at home for the past eight months, I am still able to interact with people. Thanks to modern…
Social Security Matters – No Simple Answer To Question On When To Claim Benefits
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits Dear Rusty: I’m almost…
Our State Has Gotten Freer
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — While modern conservatism in America brings together a number of discrete groups, interests, and priorities, one of its unifying themes is maximizing freedom — by…
Let’s Disagree More Constructively
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — When the Associated Press and other news organizations asked North Carolina voters for their perspectives on the just-concluded 2020 elections, there was no shortage of…
