Commentary/Opinion
Social Security Matters: I’m Being Released From Incarceration. What Are My Social Security Options?
By AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: In a previous column, you wrote about people who filed for Social Security late in life.…
Denser Cities Won’t Rely On Transit
By John Hood RALEIGH — Policymakers can’t make any significant headway on housing affordability unless they make it easier for companies to add more inventory more quickly, including the construction…
Honoring Our Servicemembers
By Governor Josh Stein Throughout May, we are celebrating our brave servicemembers during Military Appreciation Month. For generations, North Carolinians have proudly served our nation during times of conflict and…
You Decide: Is The U.S. Energy Independent?
By Mike Walden The Iran war has caused a worldwide shortage of oil, which has been translated into a shortage of all types of fuel, including gasoline for vehicles and…
Good Riddance To Racial Gerrymandering
By John Hood RALEIGH — When the U.S. Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, placing stringent limitations on the use of race in drawing electoral districts,…
Survey Of N.C. Employers Provides Insights For Job Seekers
By Ben Coulter, Ed.D. If you’ve been looking for a job in North Carolina, or know someone who is, you’ve probably noticed it’s more difficult than in years past. That’s…
Letter To The Editor: Benson Mayor Says Tough Budget Decisions Are Necessary
To the Citizens of Benson, I want to speak directly and candidly about the proposed adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget and the concerns many of you have expressed.…
You Decide: Why Are Trailer Parks Disappearing?
By Mike Walden The term “housing affordability crisis” is commonly used today. It refers to the difficulty of homebuyers, particularly first-time buyers, being able to purchase a standard “stick-built” home.…
Hospitals Can’t Win Every Policy Battle
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina’s hospital sector employs one of the most effective teams of strategists, lobbyists, and marketers in the state. Still, under present circumstances, I’d be…
Hospitals Should Battle In The Marketplace, Not The Courtroom
By David Larson Carolina Journal Two weeks ago, there was a nice groundbreaking ceremony with a lot of smiling faces. Gov. Josh Stein traveled all the way out to the…
Leandro Should Have Ended Long Ago
By John Hood RALEIGH — For all the confusion, finger-pointing, and rancor that accompanied the North Carolina Supreme Court’s final ruling in the Leandro school-finance case, the primary emotion it conjured in…
You Decide: Is The Economy Headed For A Nosedive?
By Mike Walden At the beginning of 2026, most economists, including me, were predicting a reasonably decent year for both businesses and households. We expected growth, a jobless rate between…
