Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson certainly grabs plenty of headlines and attention these days. Most conservatives across the state gravitate toward Robinson’s story, his rapid political ascent, and decisiveness on the issues. Many on the left fear him or struggle to take him seriously. Likely for most on the left, it’s a combination of both. Yet,...
It’s summertime in North Carolina. The weather is improving, COVID cases are declining, students have finished their school years, our favorite bars and restaurants are finally ready to open but are unable to fill critical positions on their staff. You don’t have to look far to see short-handed small businesses with “Help Wanted” signs in...
Cease and desist, ordered the licensing board. The service you’re selling falls under the scope of practice we regulate. Never mind your certifications. Have you taken all the coursework we demand for our license? Have you paid the fees? Are you in the club? It’s just a small service, they responded. It doesn’t threaten your...
The way to solve the North Carolinian knot would be to go straight at it with several structural reforms.
A potential unintended consequence that comes from a growing interest in a political career is the increase of a hyper-politicized society.
