Raleigh, N.C. – A document obtained by the Civitas Institute from the N.C. Division of Aquariums under a public records request shows Basnight Construction on a list of ... Keep Reading
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Chris Hayes Discusses the Book, “Game Change”
A blockbuster book about the 2008 campaign exposes unflattering, behind-the-scenes details about the key Democratic and Republican players, including John and Elizabeth Edwards' ... Keep Reading
25 States Standing up to Obamacare – Why not North Carolina?
Popular sentiment is that final passage of the Obamacare Frankenstein is inevitable. Reform in its near final form is far from that which was promised by the Obama ... Keep Reading
Policies Should Promote Wealth Creation
This article originally appeared in the Jan. 10 2010 edition of the Durham Herald-Sun What causes poverty? That's what North Carolina's "Poverty Reduction and Economic ... Keep Reading
Senator’s Company Receives a Slice of $25 Million Pie
Basnight Construction was awarded subcontracted work on part of the new $25 million Jennette’s Pier project currently under construction in Nags Head. The amount of money ... Keep Reading
A Single Seed Grows Many Branches: ACORN’s Web of Connections in North Carolina
A Single Seed Grows Many Branches: ACORN’s Web of Connections in North Carolina The Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now (ACORN) has woven itself into the fabric ... Keep Reading
Report Finds Golden LEAF Unnecessary, Redundant
Raleigh, NC – An examination by the Civitas Institute of Golden LEAF’s grant making priorities and history suggests that the organization offers no unique benefits to ... Keep Reading
National Teacher Certification: Lots of Money and Fuss for Little Benefit
Since 1994, North Carolina has been providing millions in state funds to teachers who apply for and receive National Board Certification from the National Board of Professional ... Keep Reading
Title IX: The Blind Quota System or How to Kneecap College Sports
Title IX was written to guarantee equal opportunity in educational activities. Today, it is an unstoppable campaign to impose quotas and gender preferences in schools, as the ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Alarming 30-Year Spending Binge
North Carolina’s state budgetary woes took center stage once again this past summer as lawmakers grappled with a multi-billion dollar budget deficit. Filling most of that ... Keep Reading
