More By Civitas Insitute | Eastern NC Now

View More Entries By civitas...

ENCNow
Home
Categories
Login
Advertisement
VbAD0
Latest Polls   (view all)
Where do you stand on the Transgender Issue now that the issue has gotten to the overt point of the open celebration of this lifestyle choice, dictated by certain direct and explicit actions.
88.37% I do not approve of behavior that has within its expressed tenants policies that harm children.
10.47% I do support the Trans Community in all its many facets because diversity is at a premium in today's society.
1.16% What is a "Children's Drag Queen Story Hour?"
Advertisement
VbAD1
Latest Comments   (view all)
Advertisement
VbAD2
Latest Entries   (view all)
Advertisement
ENCN Masthead
ENCN Masthead

Civitas Insitute's Entries

What were to happen if you called 911 and no one answered? Unfortunately, this has happened all too often recently across our state.
What were to happen if you called 911 and no one answered? Unfortunately, this has happened all too often recently across our state.
 
In 2011, President Obama called for a more civil discourse to “make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.”
In 2011, President Obama called for a more civil discourse to “make sure that we are talking with each other in a way that heals, not a way that wounds.”
 
Almost unheard of before 1966, mass shootings like the Newtown massacre have become more and more frequent in modern American life.
Almost unheard of before 1966, mass shootings like the Newtown massacre have become more and more frequent in modern American life.
 
In part I of this two-part series on the shape and direction of education reform in North Carolina, we looked behind the education budget numbers. Now in Part II we discuss this year's legislative steps to address concerns about student achievement, teacher salaries and school vouchers.
In part I of this two-part series on the shape and direction of education reform in North Carolina, we looked behind the education budget numbers. Now in Part II we discuss this year's legislative steps to address concerns about student achievement, teacher salaries and school vouchers.
 
Hidden agendas can be dangerous, particularly when the goal is to influence public opinion with political attacks in the guise of impartial journalism. Recently, a supposedly "independent, not-for-profit news organization" has stepped into the public arena.
Hidden agendas can be dangerous, particularly when the goal is to influence public opinion with political attacks in the guise of impartial journalism. Recently, a supposedly "independent, not-for-profit news organization" has stepped into the public arena.
 
Last month, union bosses from the AFL-CIO came together at a major convention in Los Angeles to discuss the future of organized labor in the United States.
Last month, union bosses from the AFL-CIO came together at a major convention in Los Angeles to discuss the future of organized labor in the United States.
 
One question confronting North Carolina's criminal justice system more and more is: What should we do for a 16-or-17-year-old who genuinely makes a mistake, learned a lesson and most likely will never make that mistake again?
One question confronting North Carolina's criminal justice system more and more is: What should we do for a 16-or-17-year-old who genuinely makes a mistake, learned a lesson and most likely will never make that mistake again?
 
It is telling that when Washington decides to attack North Carolina's new voting reforms, the nation's top legal authority paints a misleading picture of those laws.
It is telling that when Washington decides to attack North Carolina's new voting reforms, the nation's top legal authority paints a misleading picture of those laws.
 
Republicans slashed the education budget, offered teachers no pay raise and passed vouchers to allow kids to take public school dollars to private schools! We're witnessing the dismantling of public education!
Republicans slashed the education budget, offered teachers no pay raise and passed vouchers to allow kids to take public school dollars to private schools! We're witnessing the dismantling of public education!
 
Incarcerated prisoners are not entitled to unemployment benefits because they obviously do not meet the condition of being able, available, and actively looking for work.
Incarcerated prisoners are not entitled to unemployment benefits because they obviously do not meet the condition of being able, available, and actively looking for work.
 
The recent discovery of important voter mailings stacked up in a post office underlines long-standing failures by elections staff that the Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) must finally resolve.
The recent discovery of important voter mailings stacked up in a post office underlines long-standing failures by elections staff that the Forsyth County Board of Elections (BOE) must finally resolve.
 
The superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, June Atkinson, has insisted that teachers were a crucial part of the state's planning process for Common Core.
The superintendent of the Department of Public Instruction, June Atkinson, has insisted that teachers were a crucial part of the state's planning process for Common Core.
 
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
Rob Christensen of the News & Observer recently published an article in which he claims to uncover "the truth" behind 10 "myths" about North Carolina state government.
 
They filed a lawsuit against Governor McCrory for signing common sense election reforms into law, and now have they want to pull the Civitas Institute into their lawsuit like some kind of co-conspirator.
They filed a lawsuit against Governor McCrory for signing common sense election reforms into law, and now have they want to pull the Civitas Institute into their lawsuit like some kind of co-conspirator.
 
The Civitas Institute has praised a U.S. Senate hopeful for signing a petition to halt the onset of Common Core educational standards in North Carolina.
The Civitas Institute has praised a U.S. Senate hopeful for signing a petition to halt the onset of Common Core educational standards in North Carolina.
 
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
The survey of 400 registered, unaffiliated North Carolina voters was done Aug. 19-20. More than 26 percent of registered voters in the state are unaffiliated.
 
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
A new survey suggests that North Carolina teachers are leery of the implementation of Common Core standards, with nearly two-thirds favoring slowing down or halting the process.
 
Common Core is a national effort, powered by private interests and the federal government, to impose untested academic content standards for English language arts and mathematics on all K-12 public schools across the nation.
Common Core is a national effort, powered by private interests and the federal government, to impose untested academic content standards for English language arts and mathematics on all K-12 public schools across the nation.
 
A day in the life of a juvenile court ... what does it really look like? Is it all about the crazy kids that television dramas portray? Or are they kids that are misunderstood and are innocent about the real effect of their curious behavior? I took a day to travel to a rural northern county here in
A day in the life of a juvenile court ... what does it really look like? Is it all about the crazy kids that television dramas portray? Or are they kids that are misunderstood and are innocent about the real effect of their curious behavior? I took a day to travel to a rural northern county here in
 
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
The Watauga County Board of Elections met on August 12 and "welcomed" a new board member who was ultimately elected chairman, Luke Eggers , a Republican. He had been sworn in almost one month after the other two board members, Bill Aceto, a Republican, and Kathleen Campbell, a Democrat.
 
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
It is expected to take a little more than two years to implement the new voter photo ID law, but it will take a lot longer to change the dysfunctional culture that is entrenched in the state and local boards of elections and their staffs.
 
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
With the passage of HB 589 VIVA/Election Reform, the North Carolina legislature has produced the first comprehensive updating of our election laws in several decades.
 
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
Here below is the latest poll from Civitas, and I find it interesting because of its subject matter - the battleground issue of energy. We all use it, just some of us don't quite understand the economic ramifications at any of the levels of it economic necessity to continue without serious disrupti
 
This is Part II of a two-part series. The first part detailed the audit of the Raleigh Business and Technology Center, a "business incubator" in Southeast Raleigh.
This is Part II of a two-part series. The first part detailed the audit of the Raleigh Business and Technology Center, a "business incubator" in Southeast Raleigh.
 
While there are questions lingering about criminal justice matters that are being fought for all over the country there is a question that still lingers...
While there are questions lingering about criminal justice matters that are being fought for all over the country there is a question that still lingers...
 
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
Last week, Civitas wrote about how a city audit uncovered widespread cronyism and financial misconduct at the Raleigh Business and Technology Center.
 
HB 725 Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act - better known as the "Raise the Age" bill stalled in the Long Session this year.
HB 725 Young Offenders Rehabilitation Act - better known as the "Raise the Age" bill stalled in the Long Session this year.
 
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
 
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
Instruction's Common Core Demystified, (CCD) we confronted DPI's claims that Common Core Standards are state-led and DPI's assertion that teachers will maintain control of the curriculum and how subjects are taught.
 
Nearly a month into the 2013-14 fiscal year, Gov. Pat McCrory is set to sign the state budget into law today.
 
A new Civitas Flash Poll indicates that as the General Assembly's Long Session nears its close, voters have an ambivalent view of individuals and parties involved in North Carolina politics.
A new Civitas Flash Poll indicates that as the General Assembly's Long Session nears its close, voters have an ambivalent view of individuals and parties involved in North Carolina politics.
 
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
Affordability is a sentiment echoed in the North Carolina Constitution, which states "that the benefits of the University of North Carolina and other public institutions of higher education, as far as practicable, be extended to the people of the state free of expense."
 
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
The Prison Home Leave program has been modified, according to the media, as of last week. While some people are resting better knowing that 15-20 of the offenders are no longer eligible, there are some concerns that need to be addressed.
 
On June 13 the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released Common Core Demystified. The document was intended to quell what DPI regarded as confusion and stem the growing public opposition to Common Core Standards (CCS).
On June 13 the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released Common Core Demystified. The document was intended to quell what DPI regarded as confusion and stem the growing public opposition to Common Core Standards (CCS).
 
« Newer     Older »     

HbAD0

 
 
Back to Top