Don’t fear a robot invasion
Claims that machines will displace workers and lead to stagnation, poverty, and social unrest have been made for centuries, despite the fact that they always turn out to be wrong.
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Trying to swat away a new anti-consumer tax
Critics warn that a new federal tax could cost families $1,700 per year.
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Judicial restraint can be disastrous
One of the roles of federal judges is to enforce constitutional provisions and limitations on power, even if that means actively striking down federal laws.
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Are North Carolina distillers simply ahead of the curve?
North Carolina craft spirits are gaining a loyal following among North Carolinians who understand the distilling process and appreciate quality spirits. And our distillers are trying to make inroads throughout the U.S., and internationally, with varying degrees of success. Southern Artisan Spirits in…
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No representation without affiliation
Concerns about a lack of unaffiliated voters on the new State Board of Elections and Ethics Enforcement ignores the fact that there is no Unaffiliated Party in North Carolina, and unaffiliateds aren't represented on election boards now.
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Impact-fee policy needs clarity
Ambiguity can sometimes be helpful in resolving disputes. But when it comes to charging North Carolinians for local services, what we need is clarity.
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Child tax changes would boost working, middle-class families
RALEIGH — Note: This column was updated at 3:40 p.m. Children represent more than just an investment. But tax systems usually recognize that parents with kids are investing in the future. And proposed changes in North Carolina’s income tax system would ensure that working-class and middle-class families free more money…
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Campuses should foster free speech
Shouting down invited speakers or otherwise disrupting campus events is an attack on freedom of speech, not an exercise of freedom of speech, and should be punished accordingly.
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The Masters, free markets, and personal responsibility — traditions unlike any others
Getting ready to watch “The Masters” over the next couple of days got me thinking about how much professional golf is like the free market. Professional golfers are my favorite pro athletes by far. Why is that? Because golfers compete in one of the only major sports that…
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PARODY: Citing Duke loss, Rams Club wants H.B. 2 expanded
CHAPEL HILL — Some UNC-Chapel Hill boosters think they have found a surefire way to return the Tar Heel men’s basketball team to dominance among its Triangle competitors. They’re urging boosters in other Atlantic Coast Conference states to push for laws resembling the recently repealed House Bill 2, Carolina Journal…