While many experts expect President Donald Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, Allison Jones ... Keep Reading
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Expanding property rights — a linchpin for liberty in North Carolina
“A people averse to the institution of private property is without the first element of freedom.” —Lord Acton The latest Civitas Poll pried into Republican primary voters and ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Continuing Redistricting Saga
If the recent news on North Carolina’s political maps and redistricting has you confused, you’re not alone. And, unfortunately, it may be awhile before our state gets any ... Keep Reading
A Look Back Sheds Light on Redistricting
2011 Civitas article illuminates the history of redistricting arguments In the past, Democrats admitted drawing voting maps for political purposes A three-judge panel noted ... Keep Reading
CLF Joins Coalition Asking High Court to Support Employee Freedom
Legal Brief Emphasizes Success of Right-to-Work Laws in States like NC On Friday, September 11, the Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom joined several other state-based ... Keep Reading
CLF Joins Coalition Asking SCOTUS to Support Employee Freedom
September 14, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Demi Dowdy (919) 834-2099 demi.dowdy@nccivitas.org Legal Brief Emphasizes Success of Right-to-Work Laws in States ... Keep Reading
Latest SCOTUS Brief Asks Court to Uphold First Amendment
Earlier this week, the Civitas Institute Center for Law and Freedom joined with the Buckeye Institute, the Alliance Defending Freedom, and the National Taxpayers Union in asking ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: NC Voters Back Traditional Marriage
Survey Shows Support for Traditional Marriage RALEIGH – In the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision, a recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina voters shows that ... Keep Reading
NC Still Opposes Gay Marriage
June 29, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Francis De Luca (919) 834-2099 francis.deluca@nccivitas.org Civitas Poll Shows NC Voters Still Support Traditional Marriage ... Keep Reading
The Best Lines from Scalia’s King v. Burwell Dissent
Every cloud has its silver lining. Despite the U.S. Supreme Court again bending over backwards to uphold the Affordable Care Act, the good news is that we get to read yet another ... Keep Reading