Shrinking government takes courage
When it comes to acting on fiscally conservative principles, there are important differences between Republican lawmakers in Raleigh and Republican politicians in Washington, D.C.
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Reversing the U.S. slip-and-slide in math
Here’s a new math fact for a new school year: The U.S. will launch the year at the back of the global classroom. Other countries have surged ahead, populating a global STEM pipeline that teems with talent. Yet despite hundreds of billions of dollars in annual education spending and years…
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Recognizing the importance of the separation of powers
Judges cannot use their power "to step into the shoes of the other branches of government."…
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Religion and politics always mix
It’s bad manners, and poisonous to political discourse, to question other people’s faith just because they disagree with you on an issue.
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Those who ignore recent history are doomed to look silly
Those who consider recent legislative actions to be illegitimate ignore important facts.
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Close partisan divide will persist
If you subtract voter preference for Democrats from voter preference for Republicans, only nine states — including North Carolina — have values no greater than two percentage points.
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New Bern trailing the field in Sunday alcohol sales
New Bern has given opponents of Senate Bill 155 — teetotaling lawmakers and religious leaders — a reason to flash a crooked smile. Those who wrung their hands and told of dark times to come should North Carolina pass a law allowing 10 a.m. Sunday alcohol…
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Our so-called ‘expertise’ can sometimes be enshrined in law
I read an interesting story the other day. Colorado anesthesiologist Tim Farnum wants his state to prohibit retailers from selling smartphones for use by anyone younger than 13. After noticing his children became “moody” and “withdrawn” when on the devices, Farnum created a group called Parents Against Underage Smartphones…
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Deregulation boosts economic growth
When it comes to figuring out the right combination of elements to create a successful venture, entrepreneurs seeking competitive rates of return are the only practical answer.
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Political fight could dim support for targeted tax giveaways
If lawmakers get no credit for their incentives programs, it's only fair to wonder how much longer they will support those programs.