Opinion: Politicians Play With Fairy Dust
By John Hood RALEIGH — It’s hard not to play along when children come up with cute untruths.
Back when one of my now-grown sons...
You Decide: What Are The Key Challenges For N.C.’s Future?
By Mike Walden
Long ago, my father told me it was always good to look ahead. Why? Because problems may appear that take a...
Commentary: All Attention Turns To November
By Brad Crone Reconciliation. That’s the big word today following the Tuesday, March 5th Super Tuesday Primary in North Carolina.
Both sides led by Republican Lt....
You Decide: Has The State Labor Market Changed Since COVID?
By Mike Walden
Think about where you were four years ago, in February 2020. My wife and I have birthdays early in the year...
New School Board Group Sounds Alarm On Mediocre Education Putting ‘Nation At Risk’
By Amy CookeForty-one years ago, under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan, the National Commission on Excellence in Education found “a nation at risk.”
If...
Opinion: The Right To School Choice Is Also About The Right To Stay Put
By Douglas Lee Lauen and David Griffith Carolina Journal Despite signs of progress, the latest test results show that most North Carolina students have yet to...
Six Republicans Want To Be Auditor
By John Hood
RALEIGH — The former state auditor of North Carolina, Beth Wood, never lost an election. She clinched the Democratic primary for...
You Decide: What Went Right To Prevent The 2023 Recession?
By Mike Walden The 2023 economy ended with a bang. In the last three months of the year, real gross domestic product — meaning...
Opinion: Carolinas Will Test New Hospital Rules
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Hospitals are among the most heavily regulated institutions in America. Over the next half-decade or so, North and South...
Opinion: Don’t Subsidize New Baseball Team
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Will North Carolina snag one of two new Major League Baseball franchises? That’s what Gov. Roy Cooper, Carolina Hurricanes...
