Longing for a return to policy

As we near the general election finish line, and as the race continues to focus on the personalities, Americans would benefit by returning to policy debates.

Major figures in NC gold history

In the 1800s, at the peak of NC's gold industry, as many as 600 gold mines operated throughout the state, making it the second largest industry in the state, after agriculture.

Stop the steal

Don’t overlook down-ballot races

Most Americans haven’t fully digested the historic events of the past two months. Perhaps more such twists in the presidential race are coming.

Replace NC’s embarrassing science standards with the Franklin Standards

NC can have excellent science instruction in its public K-12 schools — but only if it tosses out its current standards and makes sure the current standard-makers have nothing to do with crafting the replacement.

Judge turns off spigot for AG’s ‘slush fund’

A 2019 state law dictates that an annual payment to the state from Smithfield Foods should support environmental enhancements in public schools.