op-ed

The case of little Charlie Gard should strike fear in the heart of every parent. You’re probably familiar with his story. Baby Charlie was born last year in the UK and suffers from a rare, […]

From its conception, federalism has been a central American feature. Our Founders wanted a system of decentralization and were careful to disperse power, not only between the three branches of the federal government, but also […]

In a recent op-ed in another newspaper (“The NC GOP have failed to address racial issues in the state,” June 29) UNC Chapel Hill professor Gene Nichol displays the usual condescending hysteria of white elites […]

Otto Warmbier was the quintessential American college student. He faced a promising future and was keen to broaden his view of the world. It was likely that sense of adventure that convinced him to join […]

Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking at a forum of scientists and researchers from across the nation hosted by QuintilesIMS, the world’s largest contract research organization (or “CRO”), which is headquartered right here in […]

From the mountains to the coast, the strong hunting and fishing heritage in North Carolina runs deep. It began for me when my stepfather took me out in the woods near Winston-Salem to squirrel hunt […]

Last week, the Department of Education announced that Adam Kissel will serve as the next deputy assistant secretary for higher education programs. His appointment is welcome news.Kissel, who has worked at the Foundation for Individual […]

In presenting President Donald Trump’s first budget to the House Budget Committee last week, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney said that it “keeps the president’s promise to balance the budget within the […]