Institute founder was a pioneer
The legacy of Walt de Vries includes an accomplished career in politics and academia, venerable institutions such as the Institute of Political Leadership, and heartbroken friends in North Carolina and beyond.
Cynicism about our civic dialogue is premature. There are positive examples of political engagement out there, examples that deserve attention and emulation.
Even if the tax-cap amendment passes, future legislatures could raise North Carolina income taxes quite a bit if they deem it necessary — although that would be unwise and counterproductive.
If you base decisions about the constitutional separation of powers on your assumptions about who will win future elections, an unpleasant surprise may await you.
Is a constitutional amendment on the November ballot changing the way judicial vacancies are filled a good step toward merit selection of judges, or a reckless consolidation of power? That was the question four political veterans sparred over in a live panel debate Tuesday evening in Salisbury. The amendment checks, but retains, the governor’s power...
To engage with others more constructively is not to surrender your position or show weakness. It is a sign of confidence and strength.
On balance, there is likely no better mechanism for identifying and replicating successful schools over time than allow parents to make choices — and for education dollars to follow those choices.
Lt. Gov. Dan Forest and his challenger, former Rep. Linda Coleman, sharply differed on the critical topic of education last week during their broadcast debate.