When it comes to the HB2 controversy, we can all agree on at least one thing: that individuals must have the right to run their businesses based on their sincerely held beliefs, ... Keep Reading
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We Reject Federal Blackmail
The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter on May 4th 2016 to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory informing him that North Carolina House Bill 2 is “in violation of Title VII of ... Keep Reading
Protecting Privacy, Fighting Hypocrisy and a Radical Agenda
Those who protected privacy and safety in North Carolina's bathroom and locker room in a new law (HB 2) are mounting counterattacks against its critics, showing that many of the ... Keep Reading
Civitas Polling Nails 2016 Primary Results
By Francis De Luca The morning after the 2016 primary and reflecting on our last poll, it is amazing how accurate and thorough Civitas Polling was in calling the statewide ... Keep Reading
CLC 2016 Hailed as One of Best Yet
This year’s Conservative Leadership Conference (CLC) was a resounding success that has inspired the Civitas Institute as it looks ahead to next year. “CLC 2016 was again the ... Keep Reading
NC Gets Kudos from Bond Agencies
Forbes has just reminded us that North Carolina's fiscal health is being verified by the bond rating agencies: "Last week, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory delivered the banner ... Keep Reading
Civitas Polls Illuminate Political Races
In the wake of the Iowa caucuses, it’s a good time to take a second look at the most recent Civitas polling, which shows the upcoming GOP primary in North Carolina is a virtual ... Keep Reading
Is NC Road Bond Idea Slightly Alive?
You probably remember that classic line from "The Princess Bride:" "It just so happens that your friend here is only MOSTLY dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and ... Keep Reading
Is NC Road Bond Idea Slightly Alive?
You probably remember that classic line from "The Princess Bride:" "It just so happens that your friend here is only MOSTLY dead. There's a big difference between mostly dead and ... Keep Reading
Political Contributor has Elections Monopoly in North Carolina
Two Charlotte media organizations, the Charlotte Observer and WBTV, ran stories last week about a legislator who appears to have made stealth changes to legislation that would ... Keep Reading
