‘Global Whiteness’ class embarrassing even for UNC
The rewriting of history is reaching new and absurd levels if World War II can be blamed on the Allies and not the Axis powers.
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Trade lifts North Carolina economy
Domestic jobs lost to international competition may be easy to identify and regret. That they are more visible, however, does not make them more numerous or more important.
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Make licensing reform a priority
North Carolina has made significant gains towards economic freedom over the past decade. To continue that progress, we must make occupational-licensing reform a higher priority.
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What North Carolina parents needs to know about critical race theory
Over the past month, Americans have descended into a heated debate about “critical race theory,” and a bill aimed at banning it has made North Carolina the latest battleground. The controversy over the legislation, titled H.B. 234, has drawn some questionable allegations about what it would do. Would the bill…
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Cajun Navy reflects the best of civil society
Beyond the heroics of literally plucking people from the tops of roofs amid violent storms, this army of volunteers is reminding us of the value of a robust civil society and the limits of relying on the government.
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The new free speech bullies
As an academic dean of library services for the past 40 years, I think I have a good eye for what constitutes censorship. Cancel culture, a new term for an old and deadly form of silencing your enemies has recently shown its ugly face and has unmistakably assumed the role…
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Biden and Walter Jones offer striking contrast on Afghanistan
The late U.S. Rep. Walter Jones, a N.C. Republican, ended his speeches on the House floor about the pitfalls of Afghanistan by asking God’s blessing and protection for our service members. After 20 years in the war-torn country, U.S involvement in Afghanistan ends just as Jones predicted. Yet, one wonders…
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Jefferson neighbors seek liberty
The travails of Albemarle County Baptists and other religious dissenters during the 1760s and 1770s had a strong impression on Thomas Jefferson.
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Families are swinging suburban
People have recalculated the risk-reward ratio and concluded that living in a lower-density environment is more attractive than it used to be.
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Why we must relearn the separation of powers principle
The American founders were diligent students of history. We would be wise to check our arrogance and channel their knowledge about government and human nature. The separation of powers concept is an essential framework of our Constitution designed to prevent the tyranny of centralized power. Unfortunately, a concept that is…