While the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have officially been around since 1982, only recently have they emerged as a growing movement in North Carolina. The organization’s ... Keep Reading
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NCAE: Time for a closer look, Part II
In NCAE:Time for a Closer Look, Part I we examined the growing influence of socialism within NCAE’s ranks, the renewed emphasis on organizing to enhance their political efforts ... Keep Reading
Educational bureaucracy and the collapse of civics
In the wake of the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Department of Education earlier this week, civic illiteracy and even hostility to the principles that made America great continue to ... Keep Reading
Don’t buy what the anti-capitalists are selling
By Doug McCullough of Lone Star Policy Institute and Brooke Medina of Civitas Institute The [American] Dream is not dead, and we shouldn’t let a populist scream convince us ... Keep Reading
Student loans, Super Tuesday, and socialism
Ray is back from the beach and we're going to meander through a variety of topics, as there are quite a few scenic things to view and discuss! We'll begin our journey with a deep ... Keep Reading
A deeper look at the meaning of K-12 education with Director of Academics of Thales Academy, Tim Hall
A formidable education story in North Carolina is that the Wake County Public School System is experiencing stagnant growth despite being one of the fastest-growing counties in the ... Keep Reading
The stolen anti-socialism display at UNCC and attempts to erase the past
Perhaps a minor story in the grand scheme of things but I was drawn towards the Charlotte Observer headline: "Conservative UNCC students created anti-socialism display. It ... 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 socialism our future?
In large part, America has been shielded by socialist type movements because of its strong and vigorous middle class. That is increasingly under threat, in part, because of surging ... Keep Reading
The rise of socialism and America’s changing social conscience
According to the latest Civitas Poll a little over a fifth of North Carolinians want an economic system that is more socialist. Despite that number being down slightly from our ... Keep Reading