Stacking the farm-team of future politicians with more female representation
Christopher Cooper is professor and head of the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs at Western Carolina University It is no secret that women are… Read More
A Generation of North Carolinians Hooked on E-Cigarettes: A New, Deadly Ritual
What teenager can resist the allure of the JUUL experience? The most popular vaping device in the United States has been designed to resemble a USB… Read More
It’s time to change our view of consumerism
In just a few generations the industrial revolution, along with the freedom and entrepreneurial spirit that grew out of the American Revolution, spawned what can only… Read More
Democracy in Decline
America’s democracy, its position as a world leader and its values are under attack by our own governmental leaders and our adversaries — namely Russia, North… Read More
As Atlantic Hurricanes Become More Dangerous, can North Carolina Evacuate its Most Populous Coastal County?
With the peak months for hurricane activity upon us (August through October), government forecasters in charge of predicting hurricane activity have elevated the chances of an… Read More
Infrastructure suffering from growing population, corporate tax cuts
If you live south of Asheville, it’s smart to check your mapping software before making a trip to the city. Checking ahead can save you from… Read More
Historical Opportunity for Rocky Mount, NC
Historical Opportunity for Rocky Mount, NC Edgecombe and Nash counties, located in Eastern North Carolina have a long history that has been defined by a rail… Read More
Partisan Gerrymandering now up to the States
On Thursday, June 27, 2019, the nation’s highest court declared that it was too delicate a flower to deal with partisan gerrymandering. The issue, the court… Read More
Happy Birthday Carolina Commentary
Carolina Commentary launched two years ago, the vision of former Asheville Citizen-Times Publisher Virgil Smith. This not-for-profit platform was inspired by Smith’s work as a… Read More
Punishment vs. Rehabilitation
America is the world leader for incarcerating its people. The Prison Policy Initiative estimated that in 2018, the United States had over 2.3 million people incarcerated… Read More