North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights. We have a robust economic climate that attracts outside business and fosters innovation. Sadly, ... Keep Reading
Civitas considering legal action over unanswered records requests
At best, 38 legislators are refusing to comply with state law RALEIGH, N.C. – The Civitas Institute, a public policy think tank based in Raleigh, is considering legal action, ... Keep Reading
Podcast: An acquittal, hips that don’t lie, and Trump’s State of the Union
This week, Ray and I discuss the end of the long road to impeachment and acquittal. Almost since President Trump's inauguration, Democratic lawmakers in Congress have vowed to ... Keep Reading
Quality of Life, Coronavirus, and Empowering Parents
From viral outbreaks to quality of life surveys and school choice polls, there's a little bit of everything packed into this week's episode. Take a listen! ... Keep Reading
Trading Dewey for Plato: A look at classical education
Our modern education system's utilitarian approach can be tied to John Dewey, a 20th century philosopher and education reformer. But should Dewey's methodology have the final say ... Keep Reading
Teachers’ unions, mansplainers, and unpatriots
Would you send yourself or someone you love to a "mansplaining" conference dedicated to "making women great again?" With the lofty promise to "make you the greatest you ever," the ... Keep Reading
Opting out of a royal mess
This week, Ray Nothstine and "permanent guest host/alternate co-host" Leah Byers talk about the royal drama around the royal family, the problems surrounding Iran and a potential ... Keep Reading
The ins and outs of impeachment, past and present
The American people have been inundated with impeachment talk and drama for months now (well, actually we've heard rumblings and threats of it since the beginning of President ... Keep Reading
A conservative’s 2020 wishlist
Join us for a discussion with Donald Bryson, Civitas' president and CEO, to hear what should be on every North Carolina conservative's 2020 wishlist, from reducing corporate ... Keep Reading
Civitas statement on voter ID injunction
RALEIGH, N.C. – Civitas President and CEO issued the following statement after a federal judge announced her intention of blocking the implementation of North Carolina's ... Keep Reading
