Opinion
When Cherokees made a fateful choice
The American Revolution was actually an epic sprawling across multiple decades, regions, peoples, and political factions.
Opinion
Honoring the patriotic women of NC’s Edenton Tea Party 250 years later
On Oct. 25, 1774 (250 years ago this month), 51 ladies in Edenton signed a statement supporting their husbands’ boycotts of tea and other British products.Their “tea party” is one of the first overt political activities by women in the 13 colonies.
Opinion
Revolutionary history surrounds us
If you grew up in North Carolina, you grew up surrounded by reminders of America’s founding era and Revolutionary War.
Opinion
Just causes need prudent leaders
It’s not enough to fight courageously for a worthy cause. Prudence and wisdom matter, too, if your goal is to win.
Opinion
Social studies standards: Striking a balance between honesty, optimism
In 2020, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction will complete a review and revision of academic standards for the state’s K-12 social studies courses. DPI standards and curriculum staff have asked for feedback on the first draft of proposed revisions released in December. They anticipate a minimum of three drafts would be subject to a...
Opinion
Fort Dobbs linked N.C. to first ‘world war’
North Carolina has a tangible tie to the war that preceded America's bid for independence.
Opinion
Another Year for the History Books
It seems likely that future scholars of North Carolina’s political history will look back on the year 2013 as a momentous one.
Opinion
The Cherokees’ Bad Bet
It’s not enough to fight courageously for a worthy cause. Prudence and wisdom matter, too, if your goal is to win.
Opinion
The Farmer and the Chancellor
America has always been a land of reinvention, recombination, and rejuvenation.
Opinion
When Washington Started a War
It was the war that made America, and George Washington was involved right from the beginning. But don’t think Trenton or Yorktown.
News
Friday interview: On The Wealth of Nations
CHARLOTTE — Author and political satirist P.J. O’Rourke recently addressed a John Locke Foundation Headliner event in Charlotte. He also discussed his recent book, On The Wealth Of Nations, with Mitch Kokai for Carolina Journal Radio. (Go to http://www.carolinajournal.com/cjradio/ to find a station near you or to learn about the weekly CJ Radio podcast.)
Opinion
When Washington Started A War
It was the war that made America, and George Washington was involved right from the beginning. But don’t think Paul Revere and crossing the Delaware.
