By Jay Schalin The last two years in higher education at times have seemed like nothing more than a series of outrages against freedom and its protections. Ridiculous new words ... Keep Reading
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Untapped Potential — Part 1
In recent years, the microbrew industry in North Carolina has come into conflict with state regulations artificially limiting the growth of an otherwise booming business model. ... Keep Reading
What McCrory Refugee Move Really Means
Maybe the most important thing about Gov. Pat McCrory's decision to ask President Obama to cease sending Syrian refugees is this: it aroused an explosion of support. Our Facebook ... Keep Reading
Civitas Hails McCrory’s Call for Halt to Syrian Refugee Influx in NC
Nov. 16, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Demi Dowdy (919) 834-2099 demi.dowdy@nccivitas.org RALEIGH – The head of the Civitas Institute today applauded Gov. Pat McCrory ... Keep Reading
Support for Common Core Blinds N&O Editors
The News & Observer is doing its darnedest to ignore the growing criticism of Common Core standards. The paper’s recent editorial “Defending Common Core” was an exercise in ... Keep Reading
Remembering NC Veterans
We at Civitas salute our veterans and active duty personnel on Veterans Day. We deeply appreciate the work they do and the risks they take to defend us and sustain freedom across ... Keep Reading
Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jim Tynen (919) 834-2099 jim.tynen@NCCivitas.org RALEIGH – The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North ... Keep Reading
How Ariz. Put Parents in Charge of Kids’ Education
Our town hall on Nov. 10 in Charlotte will explain more about how education savings accounts (ESAs) can help parents get children the best educational opportunities for them. To ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll Highlights Views of Parties, Burr
Oct. 20, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Demi Dowdy (919) 834-2099 demi.dowdy@nccivitas.org RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll included questions on key political ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Unknown Tax Cut Bonanza
In 2013, North Carolina’s unemployment insurance (UI) program was in terrible shape. Like most states, North Carolina borrowed funds from the federal government to cover increased ... Keep Reading
