The economy is a complex process of mutual cooperation and adjustment, not a designed “tool” or entity with a will of its own Intricate patterns of production and exchange ... Keep Reading
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Why the Lower Tax Cap Amendment is Good for North Carolina
In a newly released Civitas poll, 66 percent of North Carolinians support a constitutional amendment to cap the state income tax rate at 5.5 percent, compared to only 13 percent ... Keep Reading
Voter ID: A Form of Suppression or Necessary Protection?
– Patrick O'Hannigan, Civitas Contributor Our prominent state newspapers are sounding alarms against Voter ID legislation and anyone trying to prevent voter fraud. In a June 7 ... Keep Reading
League of Women Voters voucher study has problems
A recent League of Women Voters study attempts to smear private school curricula as controversial and substandard But traditional public schools have pushed controversial ... Keep Reading
Gov. Cooper’s History of Supporting Tax Hikes
Governor Cooper’s recent budget vetoes should come as no surprise given his history of tax increases, massive spending, and budget gimmicks. North Carolina has seen the ... Keep Reading
Full June Poll Results: Gap Between Democrats and Republicans Widens
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today Civitas Polling released its latest statewide poll, which covered a broad range of issues, including voter priorities going into this year’s election. In a ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Finds Voters Hopeful About the Economy
RALEIGH, N.C. – A preview of a new Civitas Poll reveals that economic confidence is either static or trending in an upward direction. In two similar questions, Civitas Poll asked ... Keep Reading
Teacher housing: another bad idea
Teacher housing is being developed by counties and municipalities as a way to recruit and retain teachers. Rents across North Carolina as well as in specific counties suggest ... Keep Reading
The Supreme Court Race is Tied According to Latest Civitas Poll
RALEIGH, N.C. – In an early release of the statewide June Civitas Poll, results indicate the gap in the Supreme Court race is continuing to close. Attorney Anita Earls is now tied ... Keep Reading
The Left’s War on Curiosity
People who feel threatened or angry when confronted with new or different opinions lack curiosity Being uncurious leads one to assign sinister motives to those who disagree ... Keep Reading