Opinion
DeSantis right to point out hypocrisy of ‘two-tiered’ society on masks
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is siding for workers against the big businesses by denouncing forced masking policies.
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Health commission denies petition for mandatory student COVID vaccines
The N.C. Commission for Public Health denied a petition from UNC-affiliated universities requesting that all 17-year-old seniors entering the college system be vaccinated against COVID-19. The action occurred at the commission’s Wednesday, Feb. 2 meeting. At the same time, groups called Citizen Advocates for Accountable Government and Moms for Liberty held a protest outside the state...
Opinion
A plea to school parents
Throughout the pandemic, schools have proven in study after study, across the world, to be among the lowest risk COVID-19 environments.
Opinion
Should big tech shield us from science, even if it’s controversial?
When it comes to cancel culture and big tech, nothing is more high profile right now than medical doctors or other health professionals being de-platformed over dissenting views on COVID-19.
Opinion
“Zero Risk” Is Too Risky for Me
The risk of “zero risk” tyranny is far, far too great for me.
News
Poll: Majority of likely Dem voters want fines, home confinement for the unvaccinated
A new Rasmussen poll finds that a majority of likely Democratic voters favor taking strong action against Americans who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, including fines and home confinement. Forty-eight percent of Democrats also would give the green light to government fines or imprisonment for those who question the efficacy of the vaccine on social...
Opinion
The Biden administration’s hand is in the cookie jar
President Biden's failed border policies are taking away valuable resources from our public health initiatives.
Opinion
A new year should remind us of old truths about government
Our ability to self-govern is the enduring question we continually grapple with yet struggle to answer decisively.
Opinion
Imperial city loses on mandates
Federal courts have done the right thing in blocking Biden’s vaccine mandates. It’s best to make such policies closer to home.
Opinion
Kicking white people out of parties and other outrageous stories
It's amazing that people have the time to complain about the unwokeness of "It's a Wonderful Life."
Opinion
Vaccination required for assisted suicide and other outrageous stories
Below are a few stories that caught my attention this week. A few of them made me chuckle and some are just plain sad. German suicide factory says it will only help you kill yourself if you’re vaxxed You can also submit a negative COVID-19 test to be served…but still. This might be the strongest...
Opinion
Emergency powers reforms are a big win for North Carolinians
Last week, the North Carolina General Assembly passed, and Gov. Roy Cooper signed, a budget bill that was striking for several reasons, including amendments to the Emergency Management Act (EMA) that will boost protections for North Carolinians’ constitutional rights. The new reforms put an automatic end date onto any declaration of emergency. When the COVID-19...
