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Suppress freedom at your own peril
Freedom is of great practical value. One lesson of history is that the more government suppresses it, the poorer and unhappier its citizens become.
Opinion
Cautionary tale for NC, as New England beaches close over wind-turbine shards
The havoc wrought by just one broken blade in this New England offshore wind project should serve as a warning to North Carolina — especially considering our uniquely hurricane-prone waters.
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NC leading a public-transit revolution, but it looks more like Uber than buses and trains
If on-demand microtransit catches on across the country and replaces light rail and buses, North Carolina will have had a major role in the story.
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Carolinas united for academic excellence
CALN is a joint initiative of three think tanks — NC's John Locke Foundation, and SC's Palmetto Promise Institute and SC Policy Council — to support school-board members.
Opinion
Is Democracy on the ballot in 2024?
It appears that the "democracy is at risk" message was projection, as the Democrat elite bided their time until after the primaries to replace President Biden in the November race.
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Your turn to drive
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Courts must rein in the North Carolina zoning police
Inherent in the right to own and possess property is the right to use it. And North Carolina cities and towns would be much better off if courts and local governments respected that right.
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You promise?
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Shot clocks for permits make sense
NC is again at the forefront of debate about shot clocks — only these apply not to players in a game but to officials in regulatory proceedings.
Opinion
Medicaid managed care: A win-win solution for health and budgets
If the goal is to both improve the health of North Carolinians and the fiscal health of the state, Medicaid managed care is proving to be a success on both fronts.
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Appeal to top NC court pits Second Amendment against education safety concern
The state Supreme Court could take up the case of a homeless man who left guns in his parked car when he sought medical treatment at UNC Hospitals.
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