Injustice served
Trade wars hurt Carolina workers
Lots of North Carolinians design, produce, process, transport, or market exports — and neither political posturing nor “tough” talk can replace the income they lose as other countries hike tariffs in response to ours.
Court ruling highlights problem plaguing N.C. certificate-of-need regime
The courtroom fight over a government permit ignores a key fact important to health care consumers in North Carolina.
Fake news?
Body count
Duke Energy is right on gas
If your goal is to reduce carbon emissions in electricity generation, the primary tools available are to replace coal with lower-emitting natural gas and to expand nuclear.
On school safety, smarter strategies for preventing harm
A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphone app leveraging the eyes, ears, and savvy of students. Called Say Something, the app enables students to submit anonymous tips about threats on social media or at school. It’s a smart strategy built on this reality: Early...
Don’t know much about history
No kidding, North Carolina taxes illegal drugs
“Hey! Did you pay taxes on those drugs, mister?” Probably not, right? Unless you are buying your marijuana from a dispensary in a state where it’s legal, you probably aren’t paying taxes on your illicit substances. If not, you are likely committing two crimes: possession of a controlled substance and … tax evasion? That’s right....