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A Brief History of Price Gouging in North Carolina
August 17, 2024
North Carolina’s approach to handling price gouging serves as a model for other states, demonstrating that with the right legal tools, public awareness, and enforcement, the harmful effects of price gouging can be mitigated....
Read More 1 Reaction ShareTaxation in North Carolina
August 10, 2024
North Carolina's tax system has evolved significantly since the American Revolution, reflecting economic, social, and political changes, with ongoing debates about balancing tax cuts with funding public services. North Carolina Department of Revenue...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareThe Rise of Unaffiliated Voters in North Carolina
August 03, 2024
The rise of independent or unaffiliated voters in the United States reflects a broader trend of increasing political disengagement from the two major parties. Featured Photo via U.S. Department of State
Read More 1 Reaction ShareWe should all move to Iowa or New Hampshire
July 30, 2024
The current U.S. presidential election system limits voter choice and influence, prompting a call for reforms and alternative party support. A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa caucuses on a downtown...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA Brief History on Ranked Choice Voting in North Carolina
July 27, 2024
Ranked choice voting (RCV) allows voters to rank candidates and redistributes votes until a consensus is found, promoting cost savings, decency, and voter empowerment. Cliff Hamill attended the Raleigh City Council Chavis Community...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareNorth Carolina Judicial System Structure
July 20, 2024
The North Carolina Judicial System has evolved from a rudimentary colonial structure to a modern, efficient, and hierarchical framework, continually improving to ensure fairness and adapt to the needs of its citizens. Cherokee...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareNuclear Energy in North Carolina
July 13, 2024
Nuclear fission produces low-carbon electricity, with significant contributions from power plants and ongoing advancements in safety and sustainability. The McGuire Nuclear Station
Read More 1 Reaction ShareBallot Access in North Carolina
July 06, 2024
“When my brothers try to draw a circle to exclude me, I shall draw a larger circle to include them. Where they speak out for the privileges of a puny group, I shall shout...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA Brief History on the U.S.-Mexico Border
June 29, 2024
Physically securing the border is not the problem. The crisis at our border is the culmination of many problems here at home and throughout the world. The U.S. side of a border wall...
Read More 1 Reaction ShareA Brief History on Public Education in North Carolina
June 22, 2024
From Early Roots to Modern Challenges The North Carolina Education Building, located in Raleigh, was constructed in the mid-20th century as part of the state's commitment to advancing public education. Serving as...
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