Opinion
The Future of Partisan Politics in North Carolina
Recent electoral results are likely to lead to long-term changes for both Republicans and Democrats.
Opinion
GOP Majorities Built To Last, But Not Invincible
A cautious, strategic approach to governing would help Republicans maintain their legislative majorities.
Opinion
GOP Majorities Built To Last, But Not Invincible
A cautious, strategic approach to governing would help Republicans maintain their legislative majorities.
Opinion
Margaret Thatcher Will Be Missed
Politicians of all stripes can learn valuable lessons from the so-called Iron Lady.
Opinion
Tea Party Helps and Harms GOP
When Tea Party conservatives stray from their concerns about fiscal mismanagement, they can lose their moorings and tarnish their brand.
Opinion
Higher Education Suggestions for GOP Leaders
University of North Carolina schools should do more than just prepare students for today's careers.
Opinion
Two Recommendations for GOP Leaders Regarding Higher Ed
The governor and Republican leaders are right to insist on reforms in higher ed, but they may be pushing students to seek skills valued in the 20th century.
Opinion
A Kinder, Gentler Congress?
Political differences between men and women tend to play out in policy preferences, not legislative behavior.
Opinion
Conflicting Ideas About the GOP’s Future
Another presidential loss has Republicans thinking about the steps their party needs to take to return to the winning column.
Opinion
Conservative Principles and Incremental Change
Conservatism is not dead, but many of its advocates misunderstand it and do it a disservice.
Opinion
Conservatives Get Things Wrong, Too
Conservatives have taken stances on several policy issues that violate core conservative values.
Opinion
Ryan’s Hope For a Different Sort of Change
Republicans have selected a serious "ideas" man for the No. 2 slot on their ticket.
