Carolina Beat | 2013 Archive
Can't find that insight you're looking for? Look here for opinion pieces and editorials from the staff of the Carolina Journal, John Locke Foundation, and the Pope Center for Higher Education on every issue from politics to education.
May
May. 9th — McCrory Plan Uses Highway Dollars WiselyThe governor's plan for transportation funding allows smarter spending of the money we now collect.
May. 2nd — Addressing the Keys To Economic RecoveryWith an early summer adjournment expected, lawmakers have only a few months to make good on campaign promises to get our economy moving, stimulate long term growth, and create jobs.
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April
Apr. 25th — Our Incurious Ex-GovernorHow could Bev Perdue be so out of touch as her top advisers were hatching a criminal conspiracy inside her campaign?
Apr. 11th — Dirty Politics on Dix HillIf anyone has engaged in dirty dealing linked to the 300 acres of prime Raleigh real estate, it's the crowd that rushed a 75-year lease through state government as Beverly Perdue exited the governor's mansion.
Apr. 11th — Dirty Politics on Dix HillIf anyone has engaged in dirty dealing linked to the 300 acres of prime Raleigh real estate, it's the crowd that rushed a 75-year lease through state government as Beverly Perdue exited the governor's mansion.
Apr. 4th — CJ Editorial: A (Mostly) Wise and Frugal BudgetThe governor's first budget doesn't try to do too much, and that's a good thing.
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March
Mar. 28th — Cut Your Electric Bill: Repeal the Mandate!A bill moving through the General Assembly would block higher electricity costs that are being imposed on North Carolinians for no good reason.
Mar. 21th — Fix What Is Broken FirstBefore considering new or expanded government programs, let's make sure what we're doing now works.
Mar. 14th — The Imperial Presidency of Barack ObamaThe president has circumvented Congress, placing more authority in the executive branch and, potentially, violating the Constitution.
Mar. 7th — If At First You Don't Succeed, Hide The EvidenceThe Obama administration chose an opportune time to release a study that should embarrass backers of the Head Start program.
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February
Feb. 28th — CJ Editorial: Educational OpportunitiesLegislative leaders seem poised to build on the positive K-12 reforms they initiated in the last session.
Feb. 21th — Founders Understood Connection Between Gun Rights and LibertyThe history of this key plank of the Bill of Rights helps inform today's debate.
Feb. 14th — Stand Up To Attacks On Fundamental RightsIf the Obamacare mandate on religious employers survives, other rights unrelated to the practice of faith are imperiled as well.
Feb. 7th — CJ Editoral: License To StifleMany licensing rules are little more than a protection racket, allowing existing practitioners to block would-be competitors from offering their services. Time to clean house.
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January
Jan. 31st — Tax Reform The Key To Economic VitalityThe top priority of the governor and legislative leaders is boosting job creation and economic growth. A simpler, fairer tax system would give that agenda a major assist.
Jan. 24th — N.C. Background Influenced Work Of Novelist OwenA Bladen County native, Guy Owen's rural childhood experiences always were fresh in his mind and informed his fiction.
Jan. 17th — Battling Unrealistic Job ExpectationsA job is not a reward for some level of educational achievement. You can't trade your cap and gown for a weekly paycheck.
Jan. 10th — Negotiating Poorly With The Big CatCity and county governments can benefit from applying some basic business practices to how they operate.
Jan. 3rd — In A World of 140-Character Tweets, Vocabulary Gains ImportanceIn the information age, a good vocabulary is more important than ever. The best way to build a child's vocabulary is for him to read for fun.
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