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Growth, Scarcity, and the Case for Deregulation
North Carolina enters 2025 with a housing market that is often described as “relatively affordable,” especially when compared to coastal states or Sun Belt peers like Florida and Arizona. But that framing masks a deeper and…
Paving the way for microschools in North Carolina
When I founded Burbrella Microschools, I never imagined that one of the biggest barriers to serving children — especially neurodivergent, gifted, and underserved learners — would come from something as basic as zoning. Yet…
Yes, DEI programs continue to be alive and well in North Carolina
In recent years Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs infiltrated all levels of government as well as schools and universities. Proponents say such programs are necessary to give people of all races and backgrounds…
More than a bad idea
President Trump recently expressed interest in promoting a 50-year mortgage Still, 50-year mortgages would barely improve affordability while massively increasing lifetime interest costs Long-term mortgages risk driving home…
NC Supreme Court affirms North Carolinians’ right to a fair trial
It is an ancient principle of natural justice that courts must interpret the meaning of laws and regulations in an independent and unbiased manner. That’s why, in addition to carrying a pair of scales, Justice is usually…
Unleash home builders to fight socialism
On Monday, a young woman from New Hampshire was featured prominently in a front-page Wall Street Journal story. She didn’t found a company or create a valuable new product. Quite the opposite; she spent the summer canvassing…
Vance drives White House’s shutdown message
Philip Wegmann writes for Real Clear Politics about the vice president’s response to the government shutdown. Historically, no one really wins a government shutdown. But JD Vance might. In the 24 hours after Senate Democrats…
The ‘I do not care about your economics’ approach to housing
With a single heated remark to a developer, a Portsmouth Planning Board member last week showed exactly how the municipal development process is broken. Developer Mark McNabb has proposed converting a property he owns on…
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