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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Gray Bean, a well-loved and respected member of our Civitas family. For the past four years, Allen provided... KEEP READING
RALEIGH, N.C. – In the latest Civitas Poll, Democrat congressional candidate Dan McCready leads Republican Mark Harris by 7 points. The poll, conducted July 5-8, 2018, surveyed 543 likely voters in... KEEP READING
Bureaucratic management, therefore, becomes first and foremost compliance with legislation – the rules and regulations passed down from above. Individual discretion and initiative is eliminated. Such a process enables a centralized authority to strengthen its grip over vast numbers of people. KEEP READING
So why the desire by progressives and many on the Left to reduce the economy to a cold, faceless machine with a purpose of its own? The answer can be reduced to two words: social control. KEEP READING
The embarrassing illiberal and illogical statement from the Durham City Council on Jordan Peterson. KEEP READING
Earlier this week, Civitas Polling released the results of our latest flash poll, which exclusively focused on North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. This survey, which was more narrow in focus... KEEP READING
Despite media and Leftist uproar over the proposed constitutional amendment, North Carolina’s maintained AAA bond ratings confirm that lowering the state’s income tax cap will not have negative impacts on the state’s financial health. KEEP READING
But the Leftists in the mainstream media still don't get it. They exhibit either willful economic ignorance or yet another instance of cognitive dissonance in denying the harmful effects of the minimum wage. KEEP READING
Learn the facts about important state legislation with Civitas’ Public Policy Series. Packed with data and historical references, these guides capture the important details of NC policy dating back to 1985.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allen Gray Bean, a well-loved and respected member of our Civitas family. For the past four years, Allen provided valuable ... Keep Reading
RALEIGH, N.C. – In the latest Civitas Poll, Democrat congressional candidate Dan McCready leads Republican Mark Harris by 7 points. The poll, conducted July 5-8, 2018, surveyed ... Keep Reading
Business and bureaucratic management bear no resemblance to each other Bureaucrats must be loyal to rigid decrees from above, while business management has discretion over how ... Keep Reading
The economy is a complex process of mutual cooperation and adjustment, not a designed “tool” or entity with a will of its own Intricate patterns of production and exchange ... Keep Reading
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On Friday, June 29th the North Carolina General Assembly wrapped up the short session of the 2017-18 legislative term. Like all sessions, this one was a combination of good and ... Keep Reading
In a newly released Civitas poll, 66 percent of North Carolinians support a constitutional amendment to cap the state income tax rate at 5.5 percent, compared to only 13 percent ... Keep Reading
– Patrick O'Hannigan, Civitas Contributor Our prominent state newspapers are sounding alarms against Voter ID legislation and anyone trying to prevent voter fraud. In a June 7 ... Keep Reading
A recent League of Women Voters study attempts to smear private school curricula as controversial and substandard But traditional public schools have pushed controversial ... Keep Reading
Governor Cooper’s recent budget vetoes should come as no surprise given his history of tax increases, massive spending, and budget gimmicks. North Carolina has seen the ... Keep Reading
