Opinion
The Crystal Ball Stays Hidden
While there are some patterns in midterm elections, they are hardly ironclad rules for confident prediction.
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Smith Sneers Dismissively at Free Market While Pushing Statism
Veteran journalist Hedrick Smith sees only one variety of the American Dream — and government is a major component of it.
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Smart diplomacy. Riiiight.
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Top-Down Reforms Leave Teachers Feeling Powerless
The education establishment’s one-size-fits-all approach leads teachers to believe they have lost control of their classrooms.
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The New Normal
Opinion
I Have an Unanswered Question
For many common questions about the relationship between public policy and economic growth, the scholarly literature offers clear answers.
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Stark contrasts
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When No One Knows What Goes On Behind Closed Doors
Debate about a Wake County school board ethics policy raises questions about secret sessions.
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For Teachers, a Satisfaction Slide
Teachers increasingly feel they have less control in the classroom; the education establishment's embrace of top-down reforms has worsened the problem.
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Obama’s red line
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Do Not Play This Game
North Carolina politicians face many difficult decisions. Whether to subsidize professional sports with tax dollars isn’t one of them.
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