Commentary/Opinion
Patriots Lit Torches For Liberty — Literally
By John Hood RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that Patriot militiamen carried out the first military…
You Decide: Is The National Debt Still A Big Worry?
By Mike Walden When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about “the…
You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?
By Mike Walden Recently, one of my relatives contacted me, and there was desperation in her voice. Immediately, I worried…
Opinion: AI Will Aid Transit, Not Transform It
By John Hood RALEIGH — Artificial intelligence is coming to public transit. In fact, in some functions and places, it’s…
Opinion: Carolina Congressmen Tell Off Constituents
By John Hood ALEIGH — Ever written your congressman? I have. I always get a prompt and cordial, if bland,…
You Decide: Will North Carolina Get An MLB Team?
By Mike Walden Although I have lived and worked in North Carolina for almost 50 years, I wasn’t born in…
Opinion: Look Before Leaping To New System
By John Hood RALEIGH — In a recent column, I outlined three ways that North Carolina’s system of government differs…
Opinion: Supply-Side Policies Boost North Carolina
By John Hood RALEIGH — After North Carolina conservatives won control of the General Assembly in 2010, they began a…
Opinion: Put Your Tax Cards On The Table
By John Hood RALEIGH — The North Carolina House and Senate have enacted very different versions of a 2025-27 state…
Opinion: Requiring Work For Benefits Is Wise
By John Hood RALEIGH — There are good reasons to criticize the “Big, Beautiful Bill” the U.S. House just sent…
