How does one draw attention to the alarming crime surge in Charlotte given a daily barrage of Covid-19 and political news? Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden made a valid ... Keep Reading
Durham
Civitas Poll offers insight into crime as major 2020 election issue
Crime and civil unrest have the ability to tip elections. Usually, the impact is felt most at the local level, but Richard Nixon was able to hold off a late surge from Huberty ... Keep Reading
Durham Antics over Jordan Peterson are an Embarrassment to North Carolina
Embarrassing is the word I would describe the Durham City Council's nonsensical statement against Jordan Peterson. Civitas has covered the kerfuffle or fake outrage already this ... Keep Reading
Sanctuary Cities: Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro
Did you know that immigration offenses usually are civil, not criminal, cases? I didn't. NC Capitol Connection's Matt Caulder has some facts about "sanctuary cities" Durham, Chapel ... Keep Reading
Greenway Attacks Validate New Gun Law
This summer, the General Assembly amended North Carolina’s gun laws to prohibit municipal governments from banning lawfully concealed handguns on greenways and walking paths (§ ... Keep Reading
The future of same-sex adoptions still unclear
Last week, a Petition for Discretionary Review was filed in the North Carolina Supreme Court regarding the case of Boseman v. Jarrell. State Senator Julia Boseman (D-New Hanover) ... Keep Reading
In Defense of Marriage
The Durham City Council passed a resolution supporting same-sex marriage on Monday night. WRAL covers the highlights and lowlights of the Monday night meeting here and explains ... Keep Reading
