Former president Calvin Coolidge once noted that if Americans first thought of the federal government when they think of the term “government,” that it would harm the fabric of our ... Keep Reading
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Karen Pence making progress on occupational licensing reform for military spouses
Military families move around a lot. My dad was a U.S. Air Force pilot and I lived in three different countries and five different states before I was 16. Obviously, that can ... Keep Reading
NC Democratic Socialists of America serve up woke but gloomy agenda
While the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have officially been around since 1982, only recently have they emerged as a growing movement in North Carolina. The organization’s ... Keep Reading
Why it’s good that judges are on the ballot in North Carolina
North Carolinians will see a dizzying number of judges on their ballot for the 2020 election. There are three State Supreme Court races and there are NC Appeals Court matchups ... Keep Reading
A closer look at Supreme Court candidate Allison Jones Rushing
While many experts expect President Donald Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett or Barbara Lagoa to fill Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the U.S. Supreme Court, Allison Jones ... Keep Reading
Could the media and polls be mistaken again in 2020?
There is a perception that polling in the 2016 presidential race melted down. But while that happened in key states, overall, most poll results weren’t far off the mark. The final ... Keep Reading
‘Madam president’ and polling in the 2016 presidential election
I've been reading a just-released book titled "Lost In a Gallup: Polling Failure in U.S. Presidential Elections" by W. Joseph Campbell. I'll offer up a more comprehensive review in ... Keep Reading
9-year-old North Carolina boy offers powerful reminder of all the ‘good going on’
The ABC affiliate in Charlotte did a superb job profiling the work of 9-year-old Jayden Hooker. Hooker is helping to raise money for the family of Charlotte police officer Chris ... Keep Reading
New York occupational licensing law proposal is ridiculous but is North Carolina better?
We all love to make fun of New York from time to time and that includes their regulatory state. After all, one of my favorite commercials growing up was the Pace Picante "New York ... Keep Reading
Rising crime in Charlotte highlights political hypocrisy and need for leadership
Lost by some during the Black Lives Matter protests and civil disorder is the continued crime surge in Charlotte and other urban areas across the nation. To their credit, the ... Keep Reading
