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Two recent news stories about educational institutions in our state illustrate the truth of that statement. On May 1st, City Journal reported that an elite private day school in Durham…
A bipartisan bill to address PFAS pollution would require polluters like Chemours to reimburse public water systems for cleanup, abatement, and technology needs. Debate over the bill includes concerns it…
The Center Square has details of the “The Research Institute for Scholars of Equity” or RISE program: In 2016 under the Obama administration, the federal government awarded its first five-year grant of…
She’s Locke’d & Loaded. Locke CEO Amy Cooke looks at the reason a UNC-Wilmington trustee is resigning: the excesses brought about by the woke mob on campus. Where does this leave…
Here are the details for the three North Carolina General Assembly redistricting hearings scheduled for this week and how you can sign up to testify at them: Pembroke, Tuesday, September…
The General Assembly announced that they will host 13 public hearings as part of the redistricting process. Here is the hearing schedule: Wednesday, September 8 Caldwell Community College and Technical…
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like an overwhelming task. North Carolina has so many different options for children across the state. We hope this comprehensive list…
Shannon Watkins of the Martin Center focuses on freshman orientation within the UNC System. North Carolina has a law that helps address students’ misconceptions about the First Amendment. In the…
The largest increase in Cooper's proposed state appropriations would be for employee salaries and benefits. Cooper's proposal does not provide price tags for Leandro or Medicaid expansion. Cooper would also…
Jay Schalin of the Martin Center documents the impact of politics on hiring and attendance within the UNC System. “[D]iversity, equity, and inclusion” is a misleading term, indicating a radical…
Megan Zogby writes for the Martin Center about the high costs of parking on college campuses. When students pay tuition, they also pay a mix of mandatory and optional fees.…
Anna Martina writes for the Martin Center about one good tool for attacking the problem of college student loan debt. Student loan debt has received more attention lately, but one…