The South Carolina senator’s unexpected, sudden death fuels speculation as to who Governor Henry McMaster will appoint to replace him. He will undoubtedly consult with President Trump at some point; but I don’t think Trump’s preferences should be dispositive. And I hope John Thune is kept completely out of the […]
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Pause Before Celebrating Growth In NC School Voucher Program
Carolina Journal had an article this week that highlighted the fact that private schools (including Christian and Catholic schools) last year experienced their biggest increase in enrollment in more than forty years. That ought to be a matter of celebration because it diverts students away from public schools. Right? But […]
One Illustration Of How The Economy Is Changing
Electricians making $240,000 per year at data centers:
Arguing Against Surrogacy To Produce Children
This is a common ploy adopted by same sex couples, the privileged and also birth tourism customers. They have a child by renting a woman’s womb to carry it. This is morally horrendous and truly awful for the children produced by these arrangements. Here is some brief testimony in the […]
Age Verification For Online Porn
This measure is actually far more mild than what is truly justified, but I am glad it passed the House. It is unfathomable that the American leadership class has allowed this situation to persist for decades since the internet became widely available and used:
Stein’s Veto Of The Homeless Bill
We had written here previously about a bill passed by the General Assembly designed to address the problem of homeless individuals congregating in center city areas and sleeping where businesses try to function and citizens need to feel safe. It does this by forbidding that cities allow this activity; and […]
Two Striking Immigration-Related Stories
Within the last 24 hours, there have been two stories that reflect the major issues we have with immigration in our country. First, it was revealed that a hospital in Texas is advertising to attract folks from Mexico to come and have their babies at its facility. This, of course, […]
Why Can’t RFK Jr. Do What He Needs To Do?
Dr. W. Campbell Douglass explains there are six sets of handcuffs afflicting the HHS Secretary: That’s a pretty good summary. It has been rumored that RFK Jr. is in the process of leaving his position or being forced out.
The State Budget, Warts and All
Consider the fact that Governor Josh Stein signed the budget passed by the GOP-dominated North Carolina General Assembly. That ought to be a tip-off that things are amiss. Consider also some of the items funded by the budget. Yes, there is a small income tax cut, but some of the […]
County Commissioners Funding Non-Profits: Look At The Bigger Issue
Scott Yost has an article at the Rhino Times about the county commissioners’ budget funding various non-profits. The article is entirely factual; and it aroused numerous comments from those outraged over the excesses. The non-profits, of course, tended to intersect with the political interests of the socialists. They were overwhelmingly […]