Opinion
Asheville’s Odd War Against Airbnb
Fuzzy economic logic drives the city’s campaign to limit short-term home rentals.
Opinion
Bad News for N.C.’s Restrictive Licensing Regime
A Texas court ruling offers the latest evidence that government licensing schemes often go too far.
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Name the terrorist
Opinion
Families Deserve Fully Funded School Options
Current funding levels deprive too many families the means to secure a better future for their children.
Opinion
Perceptions and Realities of School Spending
Survey data on school spending and teacher pay show educators and the public at large underestimate how much schools really cost.
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Barack Mountain
Opinion
Voters Seek Safety in the Past
As voters begin to think seriously about the 2016 presidential election, I believe many will be looking for someone to lead them not to some scarcely imagined future but to a cherished past.
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The selfie president
Opinion
Back-to-School Myths and Facts
As students return to the classroom, they’re not the only ones who can benefit from learning some important facts.
Opinion
Sen. Ted Cruz Draws Parallels to 1980 In Political Manifesto
Sen. Ted Cruz sees America much as it was in 1980, seeking a strong yet principled leader. But his political memoir reminds us how difficult it is for even reformers to change the status quo.
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Enemies list
Opinion
For Higher Growth, Think Small
Over the past couple of decades, entrepreneurship rates have stagnated or dropped in most of the country, including North Carolina. The situation worsened after the onset of the Great Recession in 2007.
