Opinion: Neighbors Shaped Jefferson’s Views On Liberty
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Before Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, he wrote his own epitaph. Did he mention any of his elected offices? No....
You Decide: Why Stop At An Inflation Rate Target Of 2% ?
By Mike Walden At their recent meeting, the leaders of the Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated they would likely reduce their key policy interest rate...
Letter To The Editor: Another Look At The Manger Scene
When my dog was still around, she used to love to kidnap the baby Jesus from under our tree each year. Before her the...
Opinion: North Carolina Song Evokes Wonder
By John Hood
RALEIGH — One of the most hauntingly beautiful songs you’ll ever hear at Christmastime originated right here in North Carolina.
John Jacob...
Opinion: Lawmakers Should Close Health Plan Hole
By John Hood
RALEIGH — During the 2023 fiscal year, the federal government ran a $1.7 trillion deficit. That’s an increase of $320 billion,...
You Decide: Will 2024 Be A Year Of Two Economies?
By Mike Walden It’s the time of year for economists like me to give absolutely error-proof forecasts of what the economy will be like...
Opinion: Land-Use Rules Cost Us Dearly
By John Hood
RALEIGH — Though polarization is a pervasive and powerful force in our politics, housing policy is one area where cross-ideological coalitions...
Opinion: Psychology Helps Explain Political Divide
By John Hood RALEIGH — Because I spend much of my time encouraging constructive engagement across political difference, through such programs as Duke University’s...
Opinion: Can Biden Truly Contest North Carolina?
By John Hood RALEIGH — How can the Democratic Party hope to win North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes for president next year?
Yes, North...
Opinion: Leave Concerns About Earls’ Controversial Comments To The Voters
By Mitch Kokai Carolina Journal State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls accused conservative colleagues of placing their ideology above the institution, she might have...
