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
Publications
Protecting lives, abusing power, and consuming social media during crisis
As more of us begin to place faces behind the numbers of those impacted by the coronavirus, whether due to sickness or job loss, the reality of this unprecedented moment begins to ... 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
Loving your neighbor and bracing for economic impact during the Coronavirus crisis
Based on the course this virus has run in other countries, it appears that the United States is still in the earlier stages of the spread of Coronavirus. In an effort to mitigate ... Keep Reading
Anti-establishment voters, Mark Robinson’s win, and Cooper’s voter suppression
This week we're discussing the new Civitas staff book club, the implications of the North Carolina primary, growing anti-establishment sentiments in the GOP and Democratic parties, ... Keep Reading
Student loans, Super Tuesday, and socialism
Ray is back from the beach and we're going to meander through a variety of topics, as there are quite a few scenic things to view and discuss! We'll begin our journey with a deep ... Keep Reading
Activist judges, Michael Bloomberg, and parenting in 2020
This week I'm joined by Dr. Andy Jackson, Civitas' elections policy analyst. We discuss the uphill battle to implement voter ID, Michael Bloomberg's poor showing at the most ... Keep Reading
Defusing the state debt bomb with Daniel DiSalvo
North Carolina is home to a number of vital industries and many beautiful sights. We have a robust economic climate that attracts outside business and fosters innovation. Sadly, ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: Civitas continues to question status quo on education
The February issue of Capitol Connection highlights the long and growing support for school choice in North Carolina. The January school choice poll oversampled minority households ... Keep Reading
