Like many political issues today, North Carolinians have divided opinions about the way we elect our presidents. A Civitas poll released in March revealed that 47 percent of those ... Keep Reading
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Reflections from a 40-year-old conservative
When I was younger I lived in more of a black and white world. At least, it seemed that way compared to today. I can still vividly recall the final years of the Cold War era. My ... Keep Reading
Don’t be a Political Automaton for the Holidays
As the political angst in our state and nation deepens, many individuals spend more and more of their time and energy on political partisanship. We often see this magnified on ... Keep Reading
Tribalism: The Consequence of the Left’s Love of Extreme Rhetoric
In early December 2017, as Congress was debating changes to the nation’s tax code, U.S. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) gave one of the more hyperbolic ... Keep Reading
Why the March for Life is so Important
January 19th is the 45th annual March for Life gathering in Washington D.C. and it deserves more recognition. For 45 years since Roe v. Wade legalized abortion, large groups have ... Keep Reading
Christmas amidst the political and cultural hysteria
There is a great line from the late American philosopher Eric Voegelin where he wrote, “No one is obliged to take part in the spiritual crises of society; on the contrary, everyone ... Keep Reading
July Civitas Poll Lunches: NC Remains a Key State in Campaigns
The July Civitas Poll Lunches -- one in Charlotte, one in Raleigh -- provided close looks at the political races and voters' outlooks. At the Raleigh Poll Lunch, the News & ... Keep Reading
Magazine Preview: The Second Primary’s Real History
The Civitas Review, the Civitas Institute’s premier magazine, features expanded, in-depth coverage of the North Carolina policy issues that affect you the most. Our summer 2012 ... Keep Reading
New Maps Rankle Old Majority
So the maps are out, and not surprisingly, so are the hecklers. The General Assembly recently released the legislative redistricting maps that will be in place for the next ... Keep Reading
NC Democratic Party Supports Arizona Immigration Law?
David Redwine, a Democratic candidate for NC’s Senate District 8, and his campaign have mailed out a flyer that is sure to raise some controversy among the Democratic Party. His ... Keep Reading