This week, Ray and I are joined by Dr. Samuel Gregg, research director of Acton Institute and author of Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (in addition to ... Keep Reading
Issues
Luebke, Catt: Trump’s school choice message resonates with parents and voters
By Bob Luebke and Drew Catt The following article appeared on the opinion page of the Fayetteville Observer on March 20, 2020 In his State of the Union speech in February, ... Keep Reading
Respecting the constitution, protecting private property, and preserving sanity
This week Ray and I discuss ways we have grown in thankfulness during this difficult time, as well as the impact social isolation stands to have on mental health. We also examine ... Keep Reading
Is the state-run lottery essential business?
With massive unemployment forced on the people of North Carolina by government decree, the State should sharply curtail and preferably halt its state run gambling ... Keep Reading
3 ways we can evaluate our political leaders during the coronavirus crisis
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
Coronavirus and the public schools: a way forward
Last week Gov. Roy Cooper extended the closure of all public schools in North Carolina through May 15 via executive order. Among other things, Cooper said the extension is ... Keep Reading
Progressive’s plans to expand ballot harvesting
Ballot harvesting undermines the democratic process and leads to multiple forms of absentee ballot fraud. Ballot harvesters and their allies seek to increase absentee-by-mail ... Keep Reading
Elections policy in the time of coronavirus
Public health and fiscal prudence dictates holding the 11th Congressional District special election in November. Given how much we don’t know about the coronavirus outbreak, it ... Keep Reading
Smart news consumption, parenting, and law and order during the coronavirus crisis with Andrew Donaldson
Join a lively and in-depth conversation with Ray, myself, and Andrew Donaldson, an NC-based writer and commentator. We're sharing how we're surviving the social distancing mandates ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Building a better Carolina
The March issue highlights the A Better Carolina campaign by the Civitas Institute. The initiative is aimed at reminding the public about the progress made over the last 10 years ... Keep Reading
