Commentary/Opinion
COVID Response Creates Policy Options
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Although working from home provides a great deal of flexibility and potential benefits, professional and…
Spy And Statesman Fought For Freedom
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Whether Democrat Yvonne Holley or Republican Mark Robinson wins the 2020 race for lieutenant governor,…
You Decide: Did One-Third Of The Economy Disappear?
By Dr. Mike Walden The headlines were eye-popping. “Economy shrinks by one-third”. “All economic growth from the last five-years wiped-out”. …
Marxism Remains A Dangerous Idea
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Marxism is one of the most catastrophic ideas in history. Tyrants and butchers inspired by…
The Reality Of A “Post COVID” World In Education
Op Ed By: Dr. Chuck Williams As schools across the country rightly focus on getting students, teachers and staff back…
Summer Polls Are Flawed Predictors
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — In this year that sometimes feels like a decade, North Carolinians have yet to cast…
Pols Can’t Be Daydream Believers
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — North Carolina’s state and local governments will likely overspend their projected revenue this year by…
Governor Op-Ed: Even In A Pandemic, North Carolina Is Prepared For Hurricane Season
Op-Ed By NC Governor Roy Cooper North Carolina has seen more than its fair share of devastating storms, particularly in…
Carolinian Led Women Into Medicine
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Excluding people based on their race, sex, or other characteristics doesn’t just keep those individuals…
You Decide: Is It Really 2030?
By Dr. Mike Walden The calendar says 2020, but some say it’s really 2030. Huh? Did we suddenly lose a decade?…








