What’s more democratic than an election?
Are Democratic activists, cheered on by Democratic leaders, truly willing to undermine popular sovereignty? Can they not foresee how Republicans will respond?…
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Can common ground be found in teaching history?
[Editor’s note: This is a three-part series from Joshua Peters on the discussion of race and the teaching of American history] It seems we are at an impasse when it comes to teaching history. From what I gather, the political left wants to teach a granular form of history on…
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‘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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One state Supreme Court case could destroy the court for years to come
It would be outrageous. It would be unprecedented. It would damage the credibility and validity of North Carolina’s highest court for decades. It would be nothing short of a bloodless coup d’état by the Democrat majority on the state Supreme Court that would bloody North Carolina’s judiciary for years to…
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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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Debate about school ‘indoctrination’ bill ignores its text
The recently approved House Bill 324 bears no resemblance to the phantom legislation targeted by opponents.
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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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General Assembly session now expected to last deep into fall
Members of the North Carolina General Assembly will take a couple of extra days off over the Labor Day weekend. No votes are planned before September 8. However, the long session has now touched nine different months, with no end in sight. As of Friday, September 3, the North Carolina…