Opinion
There are no winners in a trade war
When trade restrictions or retaliatory tariffs get implemented, farmers and small businesses — not politicians in Washington — will be the ones absorbing the shock.
Opinion
Newby laments over-the-top reactions to NC Supreme Court dispute
The chief justice writes "it is unfortunate" that Jefferson Griffin has been "repeatedly chastised" for pursuing election protests.
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Tariff rates
Opinion
NC church disaffiliation battles test entanglement doctrine
Because these types of denominational disputes are likely to continue, courts will be faced with the difficult task of navigating between exercising their rightful jurisdiction and avoiding interference with matters of church doctrine.
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Federal waste
Opinion
States should reclaim responsibility
Under no circumstances should the ordinary operation of state and local government be contingent on federal funding (or borrowing).
Opinion
Charter schools have earned their place as a proven option for NC students
This National School Choice Week, I, for one, celebrate the diversity of public schooling options currently available to North Carolina parents.
Opinion
Top 5 (bad) arguments against school choice
Being "School Choice Week," a Top 5 list laying out all the bad arguments frequently made against the school-choice movement seems appropriate.
Opinion
Thom Tillis and the road to 2026
As North Carolina’s senior senator, Thom Tillis finds himself in a complicated position ahead of his 2026 re-election campaign. While he has demonstrated political resilience in his past races, he again faces growing scrutiny from within his own party, a potential Democratic challenger with deep fundraising capabilities, and the ever-present influence of President Donald Trump in Republican primaries.
Opinion
Empowering families through the Opportunity Scholarship Program
Many eligible families are unaware of the program or miss the priority application window, which closes on March 6.
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Deportations
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Reining in the administrative state in NC
It's time to reclaim the power of the people's voice in policymaking in North Carolina. Let's ensure that our laws are created by those we elect, not by bureaucrats behind closed doors.
