Opinion
Facts on Teacher Pay, Once Again
Since the early 1990s, politicians have promised to raise NC teacher pay to the national average. And since the early 1990s, teacher pay has already been at or above the average.
Opinion
No. 786: Democrats, Not Bush, Likely to Bring Back the Draft
Democratic administrations, history shows, are more likely than Republican administrations to reinstate a military draft.
Opinion
Six Simple Tools for Improving Politics
Never mind the conventional wisdom about negative politics and campaign finance. Real improvement in our political dialogue will require shifting attention elsewhere.
Opinion
No. 154: You Can’t Say That: First Amendment Under Assault
Author David Bernstein uncovers numerous ways government attacks the First Amendment using "antidiscrimination" laws.
Opinion
Bowles & Burr at Center Stage
After political distractions, compelling news, and a series of destructive storms, the U.S. Senate race between Erskine Bowles and Richard Burr may finally getting some attention.
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So What Is a Partisan Issue?
Exhibiting a familiar and annoying political tic, John Edwards said Sunday that how best to respond to the 9/11 attacks is not a partisan issue. That's nonsense.
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No. 785: What Do Students Have to Learn to Graduate From College?
Colleges today market their degrees and package education as a product for easy consumption.
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No. 784: Miami Goes Too Far With ‘Just Win, Baby’
The University of Miami overlooks criminal behavior of athletes and jeopardizes the safety of the student body.
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No. 783: Easley Wheels, Deals With Job Statistics
Mike Easley uses taxpayer money to fund corporate welfare and boost his campaign for re-election.
Opinion
The Social Security Dog is Retired
In 2002, Erskine Bowles attacked Elizabeth Dole's proposal for Social Security reform through private accounts. Now he's saying little about Richard Burr's similar position.
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No. 782: In Praise of ‘Rosies’ Everywhere
Thank goodness for all the "Rosie the Riveters" during World War II and their counterparts today.
Opinion
Political Corruption and Its Sources
Indictments stemming from a federal investigation of video poker in North Carolina spotlight major campaign donors. But what is the real source of corruption here?
