The New Criterion recently published a superb essay by Myron Magnet in defense of America's founding principles. I've previously written about the dangers of the 1619 Project being ... Keep Reading
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9 brilliant quotes for Constitution Day
On September 17, 1787, the American founders signed the U.S. Constitution. The greatest strength of our Bill of Rights and Constitution is that it places limits on government. ... Keep Reading
Why the government must protect the right to private property
“The prime element in the value of any property is the knowledge that its peaceful enjoyment will be publicly defended." —Calvin Coolidge Property rights are an ancient idea but ... Keep Reading
How a lack of civic education feeds the nanny state and societal rot
In a recent piece published in The American Spectator, I made the case that despite an abundance of spending on civic education in public schools, the government is failing in this ... Keep Reading
Government opposition to protestors is a pitiful look
I am fascinated by the now infamous tweet from the Raleigh Police Department that stated: "protesting is a non-essential activity." It's certainly a terrible look, particularly ... Keep Reading
Expanding property rights — a linchpin for liberty in North Carolina
“A people averse to the institution of private property is without the first element of freedom.” —Lord Acton The latest Civitas Poll pried into Republican primary voters and ... Keep Reading
Attacking the Constitution for the Sake of Political Power
A lot of attention is being given to the pathetic political discourse currently plaguing this country. Comparisons are being made, and rightly so, to our Civil War era. But ... Keep Reading
Declaration of Independence Still Greatest Guidepost for Liberty
Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, called the document "an expression of the American mind." The late historian Pauline Maier referred to it as ... Keep Reading
Re-Writing History: No Job for Colleges
UVA Professors Think Quoting Thomas Jefferson is “Problematic” Jefferson Founded UVA Universities Move to Erase History, Rather Than Teach It The Left continues its war ... Keep Reading
‘Conservative Heroes’ Illuminates Freedom’s Battles
Conservatives seeking inspiration, guidance, and perhaps a few words of caution can find all that in “Conservative Heroes,” the latest book from Raleigh businessman and author ... Keep Reading