"He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree."—Luke 1:52 When I was about 11 or 12-years-old there was one Christmas that I received so many ... Keep Reading
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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
Is Clarence Thomas’s brand of conservatism best for America?
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was recently discussed on the latest Civitalk podcast. A superb piece of journalism titled "The Clarence Thomas Effect" over at The Atlantic ... Keep Reading
Editor’s article picks: government not the answer and other selections
There is a lot of discussion going on nationally about the future of conservatism and what that means. This is not new but has been energized by the emergence of President Donald ... Keep Reading
Given higher taxes and property restrictions, can NC conservatives make inroads with urban voters?
Anybody who glances at the electoral map for recent presidential elections will notice that the Democrat candidate racks up their votes in urban America. In comparison, there are ... Keep Reading
Medicaid Expansion Is a Political Loser for NC Conservatives
Several Republicans in our state still have a lot to learn from conservatives. Moderating your principles is something entirely different from compromising on policy solutions. ... Keep Reading
Reflections from a 40-year-old conservative
When I was younger I lived in more of a black and white world. At least, it seemed that way compared to today. I can still vividly recall the final years of the Cold War era. My ... Keep Reading
An interview with Larry Horist of The Punching Bag Post
Larry Horist, editor of The Punching Bag Post, joins Ray Nothstine to discuss how the conservative movement, in general, and the CPAC event, in particular, have changed over the ... Keep Reading
Defining conservatism, Gov. Cooper’s budget, and CPAC 2019
This week, we take a deep dive into Gov. Roy Cooper's budget proposals, highlighting the most troublesome ones, such as the freezing of the Opportunity Scholarship for low-income ... Keep Reading
Walter Jones and Politics as a Principled Endeavor
This morning I spoke briefly with Joe Catenacci about the legacy of North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones (1943- 2019). When I first moved to this state somebody asked me who I ... Keep Reading
