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
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Voter ID: A Form of Suppression or Necessary Protection?
– 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
Gov. Cooper’s History of Supporting Tax Hikes
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
Is the “Whole Child Model” about education or control?
Teachers have duties other than planning, teaching, and testing. Adoption of the Whole Child Model will add to the number and complexity of duties teachers will be asked to ... Keep Reading
Paul Stam Shares Concerns About NC Farm Act
This memorandum was originally sent to Speaker Tim Moore of the North Carolina General Assembly by Paul Stam, J.D. Mr. Stam has extensive legal experience as a practicing attorney, ... Keep Reading
Teach your children young
by Patrick O'Hannigan North Carolina’s General Assembly reconvenes on May 16. Not coincidentally, May 16 is also an “optional teacher work day” in Durham, Wake, and a score ... Keep Reading
Where have all the teachers gone?
NC tracks and reports data through a yearly Teacher Attrition Report. Varied frustrations drive good teachers to leave the profession. State and local policy makers can take ... Keep Reading
Net Negative
By Patrick O’Hannigan Jeff Bezos is not Victor Frankenstein, striving to animate a monster in his laboratory. That said, local leaders doing a happy dance over the idea that his ... Keep Reading
The Case for a Bipartisan Board of Elections
By Jacob Comello, Civitas Intern The govern-by-litigation craze in North Carolina is alive and kicking. In the latest chapter of the Gov. Roy Cooper vs. North Carolina General ... Keep Reading
