Court-packing is one of the biggest issues of this election cycle in the presidential race (and U.S. Senate elections). Undoubtedly, it would be an even bigger issue if not for ... Keep Reading
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Long past time to stop playing politics with reopening
Are people listening to medical doctors anymore when it comes to COVID-19? I say that because it seems like the physicians I've listened to in many non-political interviews have a ... Keep Reading
A few thoughts on the politics of reopening our state economy
As just about everybody knows at this point, there is no magic flick of a light switch to reopen our states and the economy. We've heard plenty of governors and medical ... Keep Reading
3 ways we can evaluate our political leaders during the coronavirus crisis
Extraordinary times filled with uncertainty does not mean politics and government recede from our lives. In fact, governmental power expands, and it allows us to glean additional ... Keep Reading
Long past time for ‘North Carolina governed by chaos’ narrative to die
State Rep. Deb Butler’s epic September 11 outburst on the floor of the General Assembly is a reminder— to some at least—that North Carolina is governed in a perpetual state of ... Keep Reading
Gov. Cooper’s big gamble on blocking teacher pay raises
In all likelihood, Gov. Roy Cooper will have a competitive race for reelection in his bid for a second term in 2020. Despite his consistently strong showing in Civitas Polls, races ... Keep Reading
Why socialism so often results in violence
A March survey from 1,700 Americans recently published by the Cato Institute foreshadows a few ominous signs for our Republic. Perhaps the most interesting tidbit that came out of ... Keep Reading
Is Clarence Thomas’s brand of conservatism best for America?
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was recently discussed on the latest Civitalk podcast. A superb piece of journalism titled "The Clarence Thomas Effect" over at The Atlantic ... Keep Reading
Born Alive Act personifies political divisions in state and nation
The Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act personifies much of the current political and cultural divisions in the nation. As expected on June 5, Gov. Roy Cooper's veto of ... Keep Reading
Editor’s article picks: government not the answer and other selections
There is a lot of discussion going on nationally about the future of conservatism and what that means. This is not new but has been energized by the emergence of President Donald ... Keep Reading
