Commentary/Opinion
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…
Social Security Matters – Claim Now And Invest it, Or Wait To Claim?
By AMAC Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Ask Rusty – Claim Now And Invest it, Or Wait To Claim? Dear Rusty: I’m 66 now…
On Being A County Commissioner
By: Ted G. Godwin, Chairman Johnston County Board of Commissioner Someone not famous once said, “Often they that govern are simply those who show up”. Being a county commissioner was…
Good News On The State Budget
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Since the beginning of the COVID-19 recession in March, North Carolina policymakers have been watching government revenues and expenditures carefully. How big a hole would…
Parity Extends Down The Ballot
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — In 2020, North Carolina Republicans and Democrats took their respective cases to the public. Each party asked voters to put them fully in charge of…
You Decide: Why Can’t Economists Agree?
By Dr. Mike Walden There’s an old joke that says if ten economists are lined up and asked their forecasts for next year, there will be ten different answers. Indeed,…
