“Do you have any interest in reporting the facts?” That’s the question I’d like to ask News & Observer editors after reading the recent editorial, “Time for Wake Schools to ... Keep Reading
Issues
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation: Roots of Radicalism
From Mapping the Left: The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation hasn’t always been the largest funder of liberal activist organizations in North Carolina. But just as the Reynolds family ... Keep Reading
Why Is McCrory Admin Charging to Look Up Records?
The state Department of Transportation (DOT) is reportedly charging the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) for merely looking up public records in its files – and that’s ... Keep Reading
TOP 5 IN ‘15
Policies the NC General Assembly should address this session Today marks the opening day for the 2015 "long session" for the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators will ... Keep Reading
10-Point Grading Scale: A Trojan Horse
It’s now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education ... Keep Reading
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Diploma Costs Undercut Spending Myths
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance – and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy ... Keep Reading
Naughty & Nice
Naughty and Nice: North Carolina had plenty of both this year. Here is our list! Naughty: Bob Hall of Democracy North Carolina, for making false claims about the 2014 elections ... Keep Reading
Hearing Underscores Vote Fraud Reality
A recent hearing reminded us all about the reality of voter fraud in North Carolina. On Dec. 9, the State Board of Elections (SBOE) heard three different appeals stemming from ... Keep Reading
Wake School Estimates Must Be Double-Checked
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate. In October 2013, Wake County voters ... Keep Reading