The Charlotte Observer published an inflammatory, race baiting, factless opinion piece that is a disservice to its readers and is insulting to Chief Justice Cherie Beasley and ... Keep Reading
Archives for December 2020
A Civitalk Farewell: Reflections, Books, and Generosity
This week, we bid Civitalk farewell as we prepare for the exciting transition ahead: Civitas and John Locke Foundation's new union! Ray and Brooke reflect on the lessons they've ... Keep Reading
Shifting sentiments, woke Santa, and the best part of 2020
This episode, Ray and Brooke get into the Christmas cheer by discussing "Woke Santa" and his dalliance with political correctness at the expense of a child, as well as the changing ... Keep Reading
Stop quoting election law; we’re counting ballots!
The NC State Board of Elections dealt with a difficulty in how to conduct a recount with a practical solution However, that solution is contrary to North Carolina election law ... Keep Reading
On Justice Paul Newby’s Victory
RALEIGH – In November, North Carolinians delivered a blow to the litigious Left by electing conservative-leaning judges to all eight of North Carolina’s open statewide judicial ... Keep Reading
Conservative Paul Newby wins chief justice race; new era on State Supreme Court begins
After failing to earn a statewide hand recount and unable to get Democratic boards of elections to accept ballots already deemed unlawful, Chief Justice Cheri Beasley conceded ... Keep Reading
Democrat controlled local election boards find little merit in Beasley’s protests
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley only picked up five votes after a statewide machine recount, leaving her 401 votes behind Justice Paul Newby, who appears to have secured a full ... Keep Reading
John Locke Foundation and Civitas Institute to Join Forces
RALEIGH – The intellectual forces that have driven three decades of freedom-forward research and policy reforms in North Carolina will merge their capabilities, ensuring that ... Keep Reading
Tis the season for political intrigue
Ray is joined by Bob Luebke, director of policy for the Civitas Institute. They talk the good and bad of Christmas, the current political realignment going on in the nation, ... Keep Reading
Assessing the election and the 2020 education agenda
2020 has been a tough year for North Carolina public schools. Gov. Roy Cooper’s response to the Coronavirus has closed many public schools or morphed them into virtual learning ... Keep Reading