Opinion
Robert Ruark: More Than A ‘Hemingway Spinoff’
This North Carolina author captivated millions with his descriptive yet homespun style.
Opinion
Linda and Keith Blalock: A Strange Love Story of the Civil War
Much of the history of the Civil War is underreported, such as the compelling story of a woman who disguised herself as a man to be near her husband.
Opinion
History Project Profiles Famous Tar Heel State Entertainers
Many pathbreaking cultural figures not named Jordan or Earnhardt or Wolfe have called North Carolina home.
Opinion
Comparing the Occupy Movement to Our Regulator Rebellion
The Regulators' protests were targeted and forceful, yet restrained. They sought specific remedies for their grievances.
Opinion
Founders Continue to Motivate, Ideas Continue to Resonate
Constitutional workshops conducted across North Carolina highlight citizens' interest in key historical events.
Opinion
Questions About the Role of Original Intent
Attendees at constitutional workshops raise important points about the debates surrounding the creation of the American republic.
Opinion
Keep the Focus Closer to Home
Our frustrations with politics often stem from the fact that too many Americans believe in top-down solutions from Washington.
Opinion
Compensation for Victims of Eugenics Gains Notice
The state finally may be prepared to correct a horrible injustice.
Opinion
The Halifax Resolves Signaled a Victory for the Grass-Roots
Many North Carolinians forget the valuable role that our state played in the American Revolution and in constitutional thought. This memory loss has contributed greatly to chipping away at the federalist foundation of the American form of government.
Opinion
2011 General Assembly Is More Momentous Than You May Think
RALEIGH -- Republicans have not held this much legislative power in North Carolina for more than 140 years.
Opinion
An All-American Partisan Press
RALEIGH — Partisan reporting — what one excludes is often as important as what he or she includes — should no longer hide, as it has been doing for some time, behind a disguise called “objectivity.” With an issue-driven and/or partisan press, viewers, listeners, and readers will know what they are watching, hearing, and reading.
Opinion
The Patriots Behind The County Names
Many North Carolina counties take their names from defenders of liberty. Without these patriots, North Carolina history would have a much different character.
