Opinion
One man’s terrorist…
Like many terms that have been stretched beyond all utility, a definition of terrorism that is more about ends than means only remains useful as a tool to slander opponents.
Opinion
Freedom is vulnerable
The Hamas attacks on Israel illustrated in one day how vulnerable freedom is. The inexplicable denial of observed depraved assault — the worst on the Jewish people since World War II — indicate a very troubling lack of understanding and leadership. There were some on the UNC Chapel Hill campus who seemed to side with those...
Opinion
NC schools should proceed with caution on ChatGPT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming more advanced by the minute, and evolving into a more integral part of society every day. Among the latest innovations is a software called ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that spits out humanlike conversational dialogue while learning exponentially from itself and its previous inputs. ChatGPT can research or write anything from...
Opinion
Camp Lejeune veterans affected by contaminated water deserve better care
By now, veterans are well aware that the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, was contaminated with volatile organic compounds for nearly 35 years during the last century. While they should have easy access to Veterans Affairs (V.A.) benefits such as disability compensation for the awful health problems they developed, the reality...
Opinion
North Carolina provides a strong military – Biden is trying to cut it
North Carolina bases serve as an economic bedrock to communities – the military provides $66 billion to our state’s economic activity.
Opinion
COVID-inspired regulatory rollback should extend to other areas
If a relaxation of government rules can speed up access to life-saving vaccines, policymakers should look at other areas where regulation's harms outweigh its benefits.
Opinion
Honoring N.C. Military Personnel and Veterans
Today marks a good time to reflect on the vital role the U.S. military and its veterans play in the Tar Heel State.
Opinion
Why the 440th Is the Odd Unit Out
The decision affecting Pope Field highlights the need for another round of Base Closure and Realignment Commission actions.
Opinion
No. 729: Backing BRAC: Pep Rallies Are Nice But They Won’t Work
Because of the objectivity of the BRAC process, state politicians' pep rallies for military bases fall on deaf ears.
Opinion
Back to Base(ics) on the Military
While state politicians understandably would like to see the next round of Pentagon base closings bypass North Carolina, they shouldn't take the argument too far.
Opinion
Universities Adjust to Changes Brought After the Attacks of Sept. 11
Beyond the publicity-seeking protests and the condescending "teach-ins," the effects of the war on terror and the aftermath of Sept. 11 on universities have been subtle but significant. In some respects, universities have been asked to contribute to U.S. security efforts in ways other sectors could not.
Opinion
Insist on Freedom
A penetrating analysis compares the State Department’s plans for a post-war Iraq with the Defense Department’s. Guess which one is more militaristic — and wrong.
