Commentary/Opinion
Economic Growth Brings Lifestyle Change
By John Hood RALEIGH — In the second quarter of 2025, the most recent measurement available, North Carolina’s gross domestic…
Liberty And Generosity Form Virtuous Circle
By John Hood RALEIGH — In places where governments are smaller, taxes are lower, regulations are lighter, and property rights…
Property Tax Merits Reform, Not Repeal
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Caldwell) had created a 23-member select committee to evaluate…
Do Sternly Worded Letters Win Wars?
By John Hood RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that a displaced governor issued a proclamation intended…
Bookstore Rebirth Teaches A Crucial Lesson
By John Hood RALEIGH — One benefit of getting married on New Year’s Eve is that our anniversary is unlikely…
Letter To The Editor: Reality TV And Foreign Policy
In our society, being famous is a goal unto itself. You can become famous, and even be called an influencer,…
Opinion: When Think Tanks Lose Their Way
By John Hood RALEIGH — Think tank is a funny term for a serious enterprise. For more than a century…
You Decide: Which Kevin Will Win?
By Mike Walden There’s a new battle going on between two individuals named Kevin. No, they are not boxers, nor…
The White Christmas No One Wanted
By John Hood RALEIGH — Two hundred and fifty years ago this week, thousands of Carolinians were trudging through deep…
The Miracle Of Light
By Governor Josh Stein Every December, my family lights and places our menorah in a window. Hanukkah – the miracle…
