“There are more people trapped in slavery today than ever before in human history,” according to the End It Movement, a coalition of nonprofits fighting against human trafficking. ... Keep Reading
public safety
Surprise, Surprise: Criminals Have Handguns
“When guns are outlawed,” the adage goes, “only outlaws will have guns.” That certainly seems to be the case in Charlotte: A Civitas analysis of gun-related arrests in Charlotte ... Keep Reading
Wake County Sheriff Speaks Up On Mental Health
The sheriff of Wake County, Donnie Harrison, has over 46 years’ experience in law enforcement. He is responsible for safeguarding one of the largest jurisdictions in the state of ... Keep Reading
Prison Is Not the Place to Treat Mentally Ill
This week, allegations of abuse emerged from Central Prison. According to the Associated Press: Lawyers for an inmate who suffers from a serious mental illness say he was abused ... Keep Reading
Dispelling Some Myths About Gun Control
Last month, I reported on the passage of HB 937 (Amend Various Firearms Laws) in the state House. Passage of the bill hit a snag on Tuesday, when the House balked at the Senate’s ... Keep Reading
Pay to Play in Raleigh?
While a much used term in media and political circles, "pay to play" does fairly describe the interlocking circle of money and the support of political agendas in some cases. The ... Keep Reading
