Opinion
A Talking Point At Both Conventions
For the most part, the Democratic and Republican national conventions have presented profound policy differences to American voters.
Opinion
Striving to Use the Full Capacity
Frequent evaluations of government programs can ensure taxpayers' money is well-spent.
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Reporters’ fuzzy math
Math-challenged reporters don't know how to read a budget.
Opinion
And Away We Go!
It’s been a long, long time since North Carolina politics has offered so many compelling stories at the same time.
Opinion
Is the MSM lowering blog standards?
Political site's MSM-refugee reporters break one of the basic rules of good reporting.
Opinion
On Mental Health And Privatization
Making effective use of contractors is both an indispensable element of successful governance and an extremely challenging task.
Opinion
Be a Pepper
"We cannot depend upon benevolence for our dinner—but can we depend wholly on Adam Smith's invisible hand?" Free To Choose Despite the latest round of calls for—and adoption of—increased product regulation and import controls, the best news for consumers is more market-imposed discipline. The Red Pepper Principle of Product Safety is an excellent place to start. Especially in a global economy.
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AG is AWOL in Corruption Cases
While wasting time on a battle against the Tennessee Valley Authority, Roy Cooper has done little to protect North Carolinians from politicians who break the law.
Opinion
What The New Econ Stats Tell Us
Before political partisans get carried away, they should take seriously the idea that government’s ability to determine social outcomes is limited.
Opinion
Time to Leave This Law Behind
Education reform does not require top-down central planning from the federal government.
Opinion
Me And Mike Against The World
Maybe it’s just a temporary lapse in judgment triggered by sleep deprivation, or pity for the South’s least-popular governor, but I find myself agreeing with Mike Easley.
Opinion
In Search of Parent-Friendliness
Of the 19 highest-ranking school districts in a new report, 11 had more than half of their students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
