By Jacob Evans Economics is an intricate, complex, and fascinating field of study. In fact, I am pursuing a degree in economics. But none of that matters because economics is fake. Gross domestic product? Never heard of it. Per capita? Nope. Trade deficit? Maybe. At this point, you are probably…
By Eva Burnam I am a naturalized citizen of the United States. My family moved to North Carolina from India 10 years ago, and we became citizens in 2022. My parents had no special advantages that helped them get here and become successful. They did it through hard work and…
By Preston Hill A few months ago at the annual Munich Security Conference, Vice President JD Vance was ridiculed after delivering a blistering condemnation of Europe— in Europe, to Europe. Standing before an elite audience of European leaders, diplomats, and security officials, Vance unleashed a blasting critique of the post-Cold…
Reviewing The Populist Delusion by Neema Parvini Written by E. D. Parish I remember for the first time wanting to learn more about politics beyond the clickbait headlines and the endless spin of current events. Unimpressed with so-called conservative intellectuals like Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek, and William F. Buckley Jr.,…
Written by Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. At this point, is anyone surprised? Since October, and especially in the last few weeks, college campuses across America have been the site of large, student-led demonstrations in support of the Palestinian people. The conservative response has been…
Written by Harrington Shaw This article first appeared on the Martin Center website at jamesgmartin.center New data from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) shed light on the cost-effectiveness and academic quality of higher education in North Carolina. ACTA used its survey of “all regionally accredited, public four-year…
