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Sunset commissions whose work is done to prevent regulatory creep
The current battle between the legislature and the governor about board appointments touches on who actually governs the citizens of North Carolina. Most administrative boards have rule-making authority that makes them like “little” legislatures. So in the current dispute, it’s obvious from a constitutional standpoint, the state legislature should control the lions share of administrative...
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Solitary confinement worsens mental health crisis in NC prisons
Imagine being locked in a 6-foot by 8-foot closet for 22 to 24 hours a day with no access to natural light, only glaring florescent light or complete darkness. In that cramped space add a single bed, an uncovered toilet with a sink attached, and a small desk, all bolted to the concrete floor. Imagine...
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Economic data paint a cloudy picture
How healthy is our economy? If you’ve just returned from the grocery store or gas station, you may be inclined to rate it poorly. Although prices aren’t rising as fast as before, that phenomenon is properly called disinflation. It isn’t the same thing as deflation. The cost of living remains much higher than it was...
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End soft targets, end gun free zones
Yet again, tragedy strikes, a life is lost, and the University of North Carolina campus becomes another statistic as one more person is killed in a gun free zone. Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the faculty member who was murdered in Chapel Hill. Yet, as anti-gun activists frequently say, thoughts...
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Voters ignore critics’ wild accusations about photo ID requirement
A recent media report suggests voters and elections officials are taking a reasonable approach to a new state ID law.
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Soft on crime
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Freedom Park lifts up heroic stories
The state government complex in Raleigh is home to a new park. Constructed on Lane Street between the legislative building and the governor’s mansion, North Carolina Freedom Park was designed by the late Phil Freelon of the architecture firm Perkins + Will. A key feature of the acre-sized park is a sculpture entitled “Beacon of...
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In defense of ‘thoughts and prayers’
After a tragedy, it’s an American custom to offer one’s “thoughts and prayers” for the situation and those most affected. It can be a cliche for those who don’t know what else to say, but it’s also frequently a genuine gesture of goodwill. Sadly, it’s also become a custom for those on the left, especially...
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