Opinion
Don’t buy myth about voter turnout
Too many have bought into the widespread assumption that lower turnout tends to benefit Republicans. This constitutes little more than political folklore.
Opinion
‘Bullpen’ is offensive and other outrageous and fun stories from the week
The opinion desk will start compiling some fun and outrageous stories from the week for readers of Carolina Journal. Some will highlight the absurdity of some of our political news or outrageous policy proposals, while others speak to moments from a crazed culture. Offering short commentary under the link to the story, I’ll mix it...
Opinion
Medicaid expansion is a bad deal for North Carolina
As the Biden administration tries to sidestep states refusing to expand Medicaid, all eyes are on North Carolina. It is one of only 12 states that have held out for a decade—and for good reason. Medicaid expansion has proven to be a disaster in every state it has been implemented. It has ballooned program enrollment,...
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Have a balloon
Opinion
COVID numbers improving, but Cooper’s failure to lead divides us even further
Emergency orders, local mask mandates, and COVID restrictions at large have gone from nonsensical to outrageous. This is not to argue on the efficacy of masks or their use in the throes of the nascent pandemic some 18 months ago. Instead, this is to make a common-sense case showing the so-called leaders purporting to care...
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Our northern neighbor
Opinion
Unhealthy obsession over race is imploding on Democrats
Democrats eschewed fundamental beliefs about fairness for radicalized agendas and perpetual victimhood politics.
Opinion
School choice leads families and students to freedom from bullying
Marjorie is a mother from Asheville whose oldest child experienced a negative bullying environment in their assigned public school, while her youngest struggled academically. Today, their story looks very different, thanks to educational empowerment and the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship program. By way of reminder, the Opportunity Scholarship program provides tuition assistance for families who...
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Political cut
Opinion
We need more school boards
Friction between parents and school boards has illustrated yet another argument for creating more districts: it may ensure a better alignment of values.
Opinion
Virginia governor’s race: Spinning the outcome for 2022
As Virginians head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 to elect a governor, the race is under the watchful eye of the nation, particularly those political pundits and strategists looking toward 2022. The race has not only tightened as it got closer, as Republican Glen Youngkin has pulled ahead of Democrat Terry McAuliffe by about...
Opinion
Pillars of N.C. legal community raise red flags about removal of justices
Three former N.C. Supreme Court chief justices and a well-respected constitutional scholar enter the debate.
