North Carolina's Conservative Voice
Democracy NC head Bob Hall announced his retirement after 26 years of left-wing activism The group has financial ties to George Soros, and opposes popular, commonsense election laws Some fear... KEEP READING
North Carolinians are just one election away from once again seeing our scarce transportation dollars being squandered on corruption, roads to nowhere and light rail money pits. KEEP READING
The idea that a privately-owned charter management corporation is just out for profit at the expense of students is simply unfounded. Indeed, the state has put the interest of private organizations ahead of students’ interests for years. KEEP READING
Yesterday the North Carolina House and Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a far-ranging environmental bill (HB-56/Session Law 2017-209) that provides state money to study the impact... KEEP READING
Of all the disturbing things emerging out of the News & Observer’s week-long screed against charter schools, few are as head-shaking as Tom Benton’s quote about parental choice. Commenting on... KEEP READING
The left recognizes that lower tax burdens stimulate investment in the film production industry, but wants to pretend it doesn't have the same impact on the economy as a whole. Just imagine the boost to NC's economy if all businesses received the same tax credits as the film industry. KEEP READING
In September 2006 – in the throes of a significant dropout problem — the State Board of Education adopted the goal that 100 percent of students in North Carolina should... KEEP READING
The life issue is not something any of us can afford to get wrong. To deny the personhood of the victims of the American Holocaust is incomprehensible. 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 Packed with data and historical references, these guides capture the important details of NC policy dating back to 1985.
North Carolina leftists continue their light-rail fetish If they had their way, the state’s Highway Trust Fund would be raided to pay for such boondoggles Light rail is a ... Keep Reading
Democracy NC head Bob Hall announced his retirement after 26 years of left-wing activism The group has financial ties to George Soros, and opposes popular, commonsense election ... Keep Reading
School choice critics claim that choice puts students up “for sale” But big businesses profit handsomely from the government education establishment, often as a result from ... Keep Reading
Yesterday the North Carolina House and Senate voted to override Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a far-ranging environmental bill (HB-56/Session Law 2017-209) that provides state ... Keep Reading
The North Carolina General Assembly will convene this week for the third special session of the 2017-2018 legislature. Legislative leaders have told lawmakers to be prepared for a ... Keep Reading
Many states, including North Carolina, are suffering from a teacher shortage Teaching certificates are a barrier to entry for teachers, making it more difficult for people to ... Keep Reading
On Wednesday, September 27, Civitas Institute President Francis X. De Luca filed a petition with the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) questioning the legality ... Keep Reading
The claim “for profit” charter school management companies pose conflicts for charter schools ignores how intertwined “for profit” companies are with traditional public schools. ... Keep Reading
New legislation approved by the General Assembly provides military families with more educational options for their children. Dissatisfaction with their children’s academic ... Keep Reading
Keith Poston claims disinvestment in public schools is ongoing and tied to more state funding for questionable parental choice programs State funding for K-12 education has ... Keep Reading
