Latest Republican attempt at HB2 compromise may reveal governor’s game plan Could it be that Cooper never wanted a compromise? Is race-baiting Democrats’ last hope in North ... Keep Reading
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Another Relic of Racist Past: Progressivism
It is indeed time to rethink a relic of the South’s legacy of racism – progressivism. The news is about Confederate flags or statutes of rebel leaders. As a Yankee, I’ll stay ... Keep Reading
Why Aycock, and Daniels, Should Be Remembered
There was a revealing commentary in the News & Observer, about Gov. Charles Brantley Aycock, an early progressive hero -- and white supremacist. There is a drive to remove his ... Keep Reading
Racist Roots: Progressives Sought White Supremacy in 1898
Editor's Note: In our Spring 2014 Civitas Review magazine, Civitas' Susan Myrick looked back at a dark chapter in North Carolina history -- the "White Supremacy" campaign of 1898. ... Keep Reading
Mayberry Mondays
As I watched the "Moral Monday" display last night, there came to mind another blast from the past: Mayberry. A recent news story talked about Mt. Airy, NC, Andy Griffith's home ... Keep Reading
