Opinion
How a party civil war could affect NC Democrats
Establishment Democrats, after watching in horror as prominent, long-time incumbents lose to DSA candidates, have begun hitting back hard.
Opinion
It’s no coincidence that the free thrive
America is the top destination for migrants in the world because we create an environment where people can thrive. And within our nation, NC is near the top. Does that make us the greatest place to be on earth? Pretty much.
Opinion
NC’s civics education should be revolutionary
By assessing civics statewide and tracking progress with a standardized benchmark, we could ensure students understand how our history equips them to be informed, engaged citizens.
Opinion
The power of a vote
Being a swing state, unlike most other states in the union, major races really can come down to a small percentage of voters. This should spotlight the privilege we have of choosing our leaders through the voting process all the more.
Opinion
Keeping our promises to refugees
I urge our nation's leaders to thoughtfully consider the moral and humanitarian importance of the refugee resettlement program and to take steps towards its reinstatement.
News
NC House votes to ban China, Russia from buying farmland near military bases
In a 111-0 vote, the House approved the NC Farmland and Military Protection Act. House Bill 133 bans foreign enemies from buying NC farmland amid reports of growing foreign investments.
Opinion
The misguided notions behind ‘Liberation Day’
In effect, tariffs are actually taxes on domestic consumers, not on foreign competitors.
Opinion
Words matter: Forgive, mandate, fascism, Marxism
In this third installment of "words matter," we look at how to properly use the words forgive, mandate, fascism, and Marxism.
Opinion
The tortuous road of renaming
This series of name changes reflects a congeries of politics, ideology, national and regional pride, and even, you might say, a play on words.
News
Lawmakers push to ban China from buying up NC land
Republicans in the North Carolina General Assembly want to prohibit hostile foreign governments, like China and Russia, from buying agricultural land and property surrounding military installations. The NC Farmland and Military Protection Act was filed this week by Reps. Jennifer Balkcom, R-Henderson, Neal Jackson,R-Moore, Jeff Zenger, R-Forsyth, and John Bell, R-Wayne. The legislation aims to...
News
Tren de Aragua gang suspect arrested in Raleigh as part of ICE crackdown
A member of the dangerous Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang was arrested in Raleigh on Feb. 8 by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other officials.
News
Fort Bragg troops to deploy to the southern border
Soldiers from the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Liberty are said to be among the nearly 1,500 active duty soldiers the Pentagon is getting set to deploy to the southern border to help with the suppression of illegal immigration.
