Part of the concept of property rights is that one is free to do as one wants with one’s property as long as that doesn’t run ...

The state's lawmakers are taking a look at property taxes but talk of eliminating them altogether is not realistic.

Here's what you should know about 'Common Sense' on the 250th anniversary of the groundbreaking work's publication.

In the sixth in a series, Wendler says the need for reasoned argument is as urgent as ever to counteract tribal loyalties and ...

Annual levies on the value of residential, commercial, and industries property produce 70% of local revenue in North Carolina. The property tax is stable, reliable, and doesn’t distort economic ...

If NC Education Lottery revenues are increasing, why has the percentage of proceeds to public schools declined?

In a significant move for the Oklahoma Sooners, the team has made its first acquisition from the NCAA transfer portal for the 2026 season. This addition comes at a crucial time as the Sooners navigate ...

Ronald Reagan often quoted the Russian proverb, “Trust but verify,” meaning that it was fine to put our trust in others, but it was essential that we check the facts and verify the results of that ...

John Hood explains why American conservatism cannot include factions that employ antisemitism, anti-capitalism, and conspiracy theories.

For the fifth time in five years, the state’s tax rate is set to drop again on the first day of 2026. Critics say the cuts disproportionately benefit the wealthy and reduce ...

In an age of fragmentation, the cumulative insights of philosophers, scientists, poets, and mystics offer a discipline of attentiveness—a path to think carefully, act justly, and remain open to wonder ...

The network effect is a phenomenon that increases the value of a product or service as more people use it and relate their ...