From the beginning of his tenure in the North Carolina General Assembly, it’s always been evident that Thom Tillis was not a true right-wing, authoritarian extremist.
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Op-Ed: Tell Congress to Stand Against the PRO CODES Act
As a farmer and businessman, I commend our state leaders for their commitment to upgrading infrastructure, paving the way for North Carolina to become a thriving economic hub. From border to border, we can witness firsthand how investments are rejuvenating roads, bridges, and utilities, providing a solid foundation for long-term growth.
John Hood: North Carolinians Make a Familiar Choice
To describe North Carolina as one of America’s chief political battlegrounds is a well-worn cliché. I’ve certainly done my part to wear it out. In past columns I’ve called our state a “flirt” (which happens to be a reddish shade of purple) that still contains just enough split-ticket voters to surprise even the most experienced of political prognosticators
Linda Hunt Williams - Raiding Medicare: A Terrible Idea
North Carolina’s Medicare enrollees are feeling the squeeze after the Democrats’ promises of reduced Medicare costs and better health care go unfulfilled. Over two years ago, the Biden-Harris administration introduced the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) despite strong and unified GOP resistance. The left stood confidently behind the Biden-Harris Administration’s initiatives, despite rising costs and empty promises.
BJ Murphy: North Carolina - The Battleground of Faith and Swing Voters
North Carolina’s future isn’t locked down by Republicans or Democrats—it’s the independents and swing voters who hold the real power." With 16 electoral votes at stake, faith is influencing both sides, but weaponizing religion to win political points only deepens the division. In this battleground state, independents will be the ones to tip the scales in 2024.
John Hood: First congress met in North Carolina
RALEIGH — Before the United States had a Congress, North Carolina had a Congress — and this week marks its 250th birthday.
Op-Ed: Mounting national debt
I was disappointed to see both candidates in the recent presidential debate fail to discuss what was among the most important questions: how they would handle the mounting national debt.
Op-Ed: North Carolina's health plans aren't broken. Don't fix them.
As a business owner, I know a thing or two about competition. Achieving success requires a sense of mission, wisdom, effective management, and – most importantly – dedicated employees.
Op-Ed: Recent Tragedies Reveal the Danger of Reckless Open Border Policies
The debate surrounding immigration and border security dominates in Washington, yet Congress has little to show for it. Protecting our border and reintroducing law and order to our broken immigration system should be goals shared by every one of our elected officials.
Op-Ed: Protect North Carolina Businesses, Protect the ERC
In the mosaic of domestic economic vitality, American businesses are the mortar holding our country together. Small businesses, in particular, are responsible for two-thirds of all newly created U.S. jobs, yet they are the most vulnerable to economic shifts and have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years – from lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to persistent supply chain disruptions.
Carl Able: Hypothetical meets historical: A primer on US Immigration Policy
Picture this: You are a resident of the state of Montana, your state has experienced a massive crisis in the form of major fires that have burned nearly ninety percent of the state and show no signs of stopping. These fires didn’t start in Montana, they have already burned down from Canada and are devastating every state from Oregon to North Dakota.
Britt McIntyre: Op-ed on HELP Copays Act/Pharmacy Benefit Managers
As a female who has struggled with issues from a young age, I’m passionate about women’s health issues and deeply concerned about maintaining access to critical medications, treatments, and therapies that can help address a number of symptoms and side effects of a range of conditions, from endometriosis to PCOS to various cancers.
Kent Thiry: Another chink in the armor of our democracy
The North Carolina Supreme Court on April 28 took the curious step of overturning its own 19-week-old decision despite there being no new evidence or material facts in the case.
OPINION: Cooper’s tax hikes hide beneath the surface
Roy Cooper’s latest budget proposal wouldn’t raise tax rates. But his plan still calls for tax hikes.
OPINION: ‘Making the Grade’ says NC among worst in ‘fair school funding,' but data fails to convince
Carolina public schools are some of the worst-funded schools in the country and will need more money to adequately and fairly fund our schools in the future. That’s the conclusion of a well-publicized recent study from the Education Law Center — a study that is frequently referenced by progressive teacher groups, Democrat politicians, and others who want to drastically increase the state’s education spending.
New Senate ad misleads the voters
Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s Republican lieutenant governor, has just endorsed U.S. Rep. Ted Budd over former Gov. Pat McCrory in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate. In a new ad promoting Budd’s candidacy, Robinson speaks directly to the camera. “Pat’s a nice guy — but he’s no conservative,” Robinson says, alleging among other charges that “Pat put liberals in charge of state textbooks.”
Cawthorn cited for having loaded gun at Charlotte airport
On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-11th District, was cited for possession of a dangerous weapon after having a loaded handgun at the Transportation Security Administration checkpoint at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Police say that Cawthorn cooperated with authorities after an agent found the weapon in a bag and Cawthorn said it was his.
John Hood: Freedom is a tool for progress
I’m a conservative without a conversion story. Plenty of others have such a tale — they read a certain book, had a certain teacher, or somehow became disenchanted with their previous, left-leaning views.
Roy Cooper for president? Why he was named a top pick for 2024
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is among the top 10 Democrats named in The Washington Post’s quarterly Democratic presidential candidate ranking for 2024 released on April 16. Cooper came in at 6th place, down from 5th in its last ranking. The paper calls him "one leading contender you hear the least about” and says he is a “Biden-style candidate who checks lots of boxes.”
OPINION: Parents' bill of rights is a must in today’s hyper-politicized culture
One positive emerging out of the politicization of classrooms is the awakening of parents to their rights and responsibilities in educating their children. Truthfully, in many families, too much instruction has been outsourced to the state without much thought.