Commentary/Opinion
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Facts Must Come Before Explanations
By John Hood RALEIGH — Who is to blame for North Carolina losing its industrial base over the past two…
