What in the world happened at the General Assembly last week that even senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren chimed in? In a word, much. And let's not forget North ... Keep Reading
Archives for September 2019
Can court-ordered nonpartisan redistricting survive in the current political climate?
After a slow start, NC legislators are progressing on drawing new district maps per a court order Just under half of Senate and House districts need to be redrawn Tensions ... Keep Reading
“We’re…trying to redraw partisan-heavy maps.” Civitas files public records requests into Rep. Deb Butler’s statement
RALEIGH, N.C. – Today, Civitas Institute filed a public records request, pursuant to Chapter 132 of the North Carolina General Statutes, asking Representatives Deb Butler (New ... Keep Reading
Is it time to reset on public education in North Carolina?
Opponents of school choice can be an angry lot. Their list of grievances is long; they contend school choice siphons funds from the public schools, leads to a re-segregation of ... Keep Reading
It’s time to empower military families with education freedom
The military life is often marked by periods of uncertainty, so it’s no surprise that seven out of 10 current school parents in the military community support school choice ... Keep Reading
Newspaper: The changing face of education in North Carolina
I was not shocked that the state, at least per capita, leads the nation in homeschooling. I've heard that before. What was a little shocking is that North Carolina is so far out in ... Keep Reading
On Medicaid, North Carolina should learn lessons from Louisiana — don’t expand
by Daniel Erspamer and Donald Bryson The ongoing impasse surrounding North Carolina’s budget has at its root Medicaid expansion—Gov. Roy Cooper supports it, while legislators ... Keep Reading
Journalism’s partisanship problem, the dwindling Democratic presidential field, and NC09
A recent Rasmussen poll revealed Americans' growing skepticism of journalists, with many believing that reporters are more liberal than they, the reader, are. Once lost, can public ... Keep Reading