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One of my favorite modern historians, the late Rufus Fears at the University of Oklahoma, was fond of saying that “ideas make history.”
One of my favorite modern historians, the late Rufus Fears at the University of Oklahoma, was fond of saying that “ideas make history.”
 
Both 2nd Congressional District candidates wasted no time leveling zingers at each other Monday during a made-for-TV debate.
Both 2nd Congressional District candidates wasted no time leveling zingers at each other Monday during a made-for-TV debate.
 
Except when complaining that North Carolina isn't giving enough targeted tax incentives to Hollywood studios, solar-panel manufacturers, and commercial real-estate developers, liberals contend that cutting taxes on business has no effect on business starts, corporate relocation, or job creation.
Except when complaining that North Carolina isn't giving enough targeted tax incentives to Hollywood studios, solar-panel manufacturers, and commercial real-estate developers, liberals contend that cutting taxes on business has no effect on business starts, corporate relocation, or job creation.
 
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
Local factors are likely to play a larger role than statewide issues in this year's N.C. legislative elections, and no one should expect a major shift in partisan control of either the state House or Senate.
 
For tired teens, it's a dream come true: Slapping the snooze button has lost its stigma. Once the luxury of the lazy loll-about, those extra minutes of morning ZZZ's are just what the doctor ordered. Alarmed by an "epidemic" of sleep-deprived adolescents, the nation's pediatricians are urging...
For tired teens, it's a dream come true: Slapping the snooze button has lost its stigma. Once the luxury of the lazy loll-about, those extra minutes of morning ZZZ's are just what the doctor ordered. Alarmed by an "epidemic" of sleep-deprived adolescents, the nation's pediatricians are urging...
 
They are 45 of the most consequential words in America's founding documents, but the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is coming under repeated attack from liberal advocacy groups, regulatory agencies, and elected officials on both sides of the political aisle, according to an array of policy
They are 45 of the most consequential words in America's founding documents, but the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is coming under repeated attack from liberal advocacy groups, regulatory agencies, and elected officials on both sides of the political aisle, according to an array of policy
 
When legislators and officials at the University of North Carolina consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions — such as heating bills. But that merely nibbles around the edges.
When legislators and officials at the University of North Carolina consider costs, they prefer to focus on minor operational functions — such as heating bills. But that merely nibbles around the edges.
 
When I hear advocates claiming to represent women tell us we need to focus on "women's issues," I roll my eyes and try not to be insulted. I thought we'd gotten past the days of patronizing the "little ladies"
When I hear advocates claiming to represent women tell us we need to focus on "women's issues," I roll my eyes and try not to be insulted. I thought we'd gotten past the days of patronizing the "little ladies"
 
The U.S. Supreme Court could face another round of critical cases as it returns to work this month
The U.S. Supreme Court could face another round of critical cases as it returns to work this month
 
As incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis have battled to represent North Carolina for the next six years in Washington, their messages have focused on the past — Hagan's tenure in the Senate, and Tillis' leadership of the state House.
As incumbent Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan and Republican challenger Thom Tillis have battled to represent North Carolina for the next six years in Washington, their messages have focused on the past — Hagan's tenure in the Senate, and Tillis' leadership of the state House.
 
The first and only time I ever helped take a political survey was during my undergraduate days at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill back in the 1980s. I was one of many journalism students who made phone calls on behalf of the Carolina Poll, a regular survey of North Carolinians on...
The first and only time I ever helped take a political survey was during my undergraduate days at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill back in the 1980s. I was one of many journalism students who made phone calls on behalf of the Carolina Poll, a regular survey of North Carolinians on...
 
A mere 22 days before the start of early voting and with 4 million voter guides in the mail to North Carolina residents, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that the state cannot enforce...
A mere 22 days before the start of early voting and with 4 million voter guides in the mail to North Carolina residents, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that the state cannot enforce...
 
Sluggish economic growth poses a greater problem for the United States than income inequality. The featured speaker for Duke University's latest Hayek Lecture delivered that message Tuesday on campus.
Sluggish economic growth poses a greater problem for the United States than income inequality. The featured speaker for Duke University's latest Hayek Lecture delivered that message Tuesday on campus.
 
The Watts Up With That blog reports that the no-global-warming trend now stands at 17 years, 11 months. This is in spite of the fact that carbon dioxide emissions and atmospheric concentrations have continued to increase throughout this period.
The Watts Up With That blog reports that the no-global-warming trend now stands at 17 years, 11 months. This is in spite of the fact that carbon dioxide emissions and atmospheric concentrations have continued to increase throughout this period.
 
Rezoning petitions can become quite controversial, with losing parties often turning to the courts to challenge decisions made by local governments. A recent ruling by the state’s second-highest court highlights a crucial detail that cities and towns must include in their rezoning decisions before t
Rezoning petitions can become quite controversial, with losing parties often turning to the courts to challenge decisions made by local governments. A recent ruling by the state’s second-highest court highlights a crucial detail that cities and towns must include in their rezoning decisions before t
 
It's "simply, absolutely absurd" to accept a consultant's projections of new business that would result from expanding Raleigh's city-owned convention center. That's the assessment of a university professor who has studied convention centers across the country.
It's "simply, absolutely absurd" to accept a consultant's projections of new business that would result from expanding Raleigh's city-owned convention center. That's the assessment of a university professor who has studied convention centers across the country.
 
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has ended a misleading advocacy campaign at the state's aquariums.
The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has ended a misleading advocacy campaign at the state's aquariums.
 
How is North Carolina's economy doing? That is always an important question. During election season, however, it takes on added significance. Fairly or not, voters often hold incumbent politicians responsible for the condition and recent performance of the economy.
How is North Carolina's economy doing? That is always an important question. During election season, however, it takes on added significance. Fairly or not, voters often hold incumbent politicians responsible for the condition and recent performance of the economy.
 
In the "Rights and Regulation Update" and in two separate reports I have offered an important emerging consensus in the public debate about hydraulic fracturing...
In the "Rights and Regulation Update" and in two separate reports I have offered an important emerging consensus in the public debate about hydraulic fracturing...
 
Some progressives continue to push for an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage.
Some progressives continue to push for an increase in the government-mandated minimum wage.
 
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
 
It is an election year, and that means our televisions and radios are littered with campaign ads. Advertisements try to persuade you to vote for candidates based upon their morals, past experience, community involvement, and ability to influence or pass legislation. Or they attack with a sensational
It is an election year, and that means our televisions and radios are littered with campaign ads. Advertisements try to persuade you to vote for candidates based upon their morals, past experience, community involvement, and ability to influence or pass legislation. Or they attack with a sensational
 
Fiscal conservatives tend to look askance at large issuances of public debt. In this sentiment, they are in good company. "I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse," wrote James Madison, "and in a Republican Government a greater curse than any other." His mentor and friend...
Fiscal conservatives tend to look askance at large issuances of public debt. In this sentiment, they are in good company. "I go on the principle that a public debt is a public curse," wrote James Madison, "and in a Republican Government a greater curse than any other." His mentor and friend...
 
You'd have thought by now that the news media would have learned the hard lessons of prejudging a story or a situation before all the facts are in.
You'd have thought by now that the news media would have learned the hard lessons of prejudging a story or a situation before all the facts are in.
 
If Republican Thom Tillis were running for the U.S. Senate from the state of North Piedmont, he'd be clearly favored to defeat incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan. Alternatively, if Hagan represented the state of Trianglia, she'd be such a shoo-in that we'd all lose interest in the race.
If Republican Thom Tillis were running for the U.S. Senate from the state of North Piedmont, he'd be clearly favored to defeat incumbent Democrat Kay Hagan. Alternatively, if Hagan represented the state of Trianglia, she'd be such a shoo-in that we'd all lose interest in the race.
 
With the nation's second-largest network of state-maintained roads and one of the nation's highest gasoline taxes, North Carolina is likely to look at long-term transportation funding challenges.
With the nation's second-largest network of state-maintained roads and one of the nation's highest gasoline taxes, North Carolina is likely to look at long-term transportation funding challenges.
 
While Gov. Pat McCrory says he won’t call the General Assembly back into session to push through an economic incentives package, he left the door open for calling lawmakers back to Raleigh if a big deal breaks.
While Gov. Pat McCrory says he won’t call the General Assembly back into session to push through an economic incentives package, he left the door open for calling lawmakers back to Raleigh if a big deal breaks.
 
The question of whether North Carolina education spending has increased or decreased is front and center in the race for U.S. Senate. Supporters of Democrat Kay Hagan's campaign have bombarded the airwaves with claims that Republican candidate Thom Tillis cut $500 million from the state education...
The question of whether North Carolina education spending has increased or decreased is front and center in the race for U.S. Senate. Supporters of Democrat Kay Hagan's campaign have bombarded the airwaves with claims that Republican candidate Thom Tillis cut $500 million from the state education...
 
State budget writers looking for ways to save taxpayers’ dollars should continue to examine the University of North Carolina system.
State budget writers looking for ways to save taxpayers’ dollars should continue to examine the University of North Carolina system.
 
Those who want to place government-mandated limits on carbon dioxide (often erroneously and sometimes maliciously referred to as just "carbon") emissions claim that their goal is to keep the planet from overheating — that is, to prevent global warming.
Those who want to place government-mandated limits on carbon dioxide (often erroneously and sometimes maliciously referred to as just "carbon") emissions claim that their goal is to keep the planet from overheating — that is, to prevent global warming.
 
North Carolina can continue the positive economic momentum of its recent tax reforms by reducing or repealing the state's tax on capital gains.
North Carolina can continue the positive economic momentum of its recent tax reforms by reducing or repealing the state's tax on capital gains.
 
Just before Labor Day, the publicly available polls of likely voters had incumbent U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan roughly tied with her Republican challenger, Thom Tillis. Since Labor Day, the polling average has shifted about three points in Hagan's direction.
Just before Labor Day, the publicly available polls of likely voters had incumbent U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan roughly tied with her Republican challenger, Thom Tillis. Since Labor Day, the polling average has shifted about three points in Hagan's direction.
 
When it comes to reforming our nation's health care system, both ends of the political spectrum point to the "triple aim" - reduce health care costs, improve quality and access, and increase individuals' overall health.
When it comes to reforming our nation's health care system, both ends of the political spectrum point to the "triple aim" - reduce health care costs, improve quality and access, and increase individuals' overall health.
 
Labor union organizers in North Carolina have turned in recent years toward an increased focus on "social justice" messages.
Labor union organizers in North Carolina have turned in recent years toward an increased focus on "social justice" messages.
 
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