Opinion
Top NC court unlikely to defer decision on major legal issue
North Carolina Supreme Court Justices Trey Allen and Richard Dietz have signaled interest in clarifying the role of judicial deference in state courts.
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Let’s table that motion
Opinion
Election integrity is under attack in North Carolina
The real threat to democracy isn’t Griffin. It’s an election system run by unelected bureaucrats who believe they can pick and choose which laws to follow.
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Noted
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Institute fosters stronger public leadership
Times change. When we introduce IOPL to potential fellows, partners, and donors, some hear the word “political” and think “toxic,” or at least “partisan.”
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Outdated NC laws stifle microschool innovation
Today roughly 3% of school-age children participate in nontraditional collaborative learning groups, whether called homeschool co-ops, learning pods, or microschools.
Opinion
Could enforcing price transparency bring NC health care costs down?
While price transparency is certainly a good start, by itself, it is not sufficient to keep prices down if providers don't have enough competition and consumers aren't incentivized to shop.
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Tariffs
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Limited government is the best incentive for prosperity
We didn't cut poverty in North Carolina by nearly a third since 2013 with JDIG grants. We did it with a concerted pivot towards limited government.
Opinion
Words matter: Nonprofits, bipartisanship, and democracies vs republics
Pundits and politicians should use words in ways that are understandable and fair. In this installment, we look at how to properly use the words nonprofit, bipartisan, democracy, and republic.
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Good luck
Opinion
Realism needed for sound budget
Legislative leaders haven’t spent the past 15 years skillfully piloting North Carolina’s ship of state by closing their eyes and hoping for the best.
