Publications

Perhaps one key takeaway from the results of the 2018 midterms is the growing divide between rural and urban communities. With activists in some quarters making a push to eliminate ... Keep Reading

Does President Trump have the authority to issue an Executive Order to rescind "birthright citizenship?" How should we understand birthright citizenship in the context of the 14th ... Keep Reading

According to the Civitas Poll, Republicans gained some momentum for October when compared to the previous month. While the midterm elections are headed into the home stretch, ... Keep Reading

What should we make of the caravan currently headed to the U.S. border? Can we learn anything from the latest in early voting numbers? Will Trump's visit to Charlotte give a boost ... Keep Reading

Did Elizabeth Warren's decision to undergo a Trump-taunt induced DNA test hurt her chance to run in 2020? What Halloween costumes are on this year's politically incorrect naughty ... Keep Reading

Join us this week as we talk about the importance of telling good stories when championing conservatives policies and doing some forecasting of one of our state's biggest toss up ... Keep Reading

There is little doubt that independent voters will play a crucial role in November's midterm elections. The political party not in the Executive Branch traditionally makes gains in ... Keep Reading

This article first appeared in the August print issue of NC Capitol Connection.  By E. Gregory Wallace The nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to be the next Supreme Court justice ... Keep Reading

This week, Ray and Brooke are joined by Civitas President Donald Bryson. Join them as they discuss the historical significance of Gettysburg, explore the case for a voter ID ... Keep Reading

This week we're discussing the Budget and Tax Center's decision to appeal to identity politics in order to paint lowering the income tax cap as questionable, as well as exploring ... Keep Reading