UNC's Century-Old Confederate Monument Takes a Tumble
Silent Sam was erected in 1913 to honor UNC students who fought and died for the south. Critics say it is a symbol of white supremacy.
North Carolina
North Carolina Doctor Sues to Break Up State-Enforced Medical Cartels
A new lawsuit from the Institute for Justice is challenging the state's certificate-of-need laws.
Charges Against a North Carolina Police Chief Lead to the Suspension of His Entire Department
The entire Southport Police Department is now on paid leave.
Feds Keeping Homeland Secure with Fake Sex-Trafficking Busts
As America deals with terrorist attacks and mass shootings, DHS and the FBI are busy enforcing misdemeanor vice laws.
N.C. Body Camera Law Used to Shield Greensboro Police from Accusations of Abuse
A year after law passed exempting footage from public records laws, the inevitable consequences.
North Carolina's Ridiculous Cosmetology Rules Prevent Makeup Artist From Opening Her Own School
She can't teach makeup artistry unless she teaches a whole bunch of unrelated classes too.
Another Compromise to Dump N.C.'s Transgender Bathroom Panic Law Draws Criticism (UPDATE: Governor Signs into Law)
State still wants to keep cities from adding to antidiscrimination protections.
North Carolina Hospital Wants State to Block Competition From Two New Surgical Centers
Another illustration of how hospitals use Certificate of Need laws to limit competition, and why those laws are bad for patients.
Government-Run Schools Hurt the Learning Disabled Most of All
By analogy, food stamps recipients shouldn't be forced to shop at state-run supermarkets.
A Libertarian Builds Low-Cost Private Schools for the Masses
Don't waste time arguing about public education, says Thales founder Bob Luddy. Head for the exits.
N.C. Trans Bathroom Law Survives as Fingers Get Pointed Everywhere
Both sides claim dishonesty from their foes.
Compromise Kills Two Bad Trans-Related Laws in North Carolina
For a better solution, separate government and private treatment.
If N.C. Food Trucks Can Discriminate Against Gays, Then Why Aren't They?
Daily Show segment doesn't illustrate a serious problem. It highlights how culture often works issues out on its own.
Tackled, Punched, and Cuffed for Sitting on His Mom's Porch
"Relax," says the cop, right before arresting a guy for nothing.
No Body Cam From Cop Who Killed Keith Scott Because He Didn't Turn It On
Most fatal police shootings since Charlotte rolled out body cameras have not been recorded on them.
Keith Scott Shooting Body Cam Footage Released
But no body cam footage from the cop who actually shot Keith Scott
Keith Scott Family Releases Video of Charlotte Shooting Before Police Release Theirs
A law going into effect in North Carolina next month will keep body cam footage out of the hands of the public.
Who Will Get to See the Footage of Keith Scott's Killing by Police?
North Carolina's new law gives authorities control over how much we're allowed to see, and therefore how much context we have about community anger.
The NCAA and the ACC Oppose Discrimination, Sometimes
Say they are opposed to all forms of discrimination but that's not exactly true.
Riots in Charlotte Following Police Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott
Police say he was armed and an imminent threat; his family says he was reading a book in his car while waiting for his child
The NCAA Should Be Free to Boycott N.C. Taxpayers Should Be Free to Stop Subsidizing Them.
Why are the rest of us paying for this dispute?
Anarchy, Swamp, and Utopia
Archeologists offer a new look at a secretive settlement of runaway slaves.
Trump Flip-Flops, Now Supports North Carolina's Transgender Bathroom Regulations
Make America ¯_(?)_/¯ Again.
Controversial North Carolina Bathroom Law Could Change, but May Make Life More Difficult For Transgender People
Facing pressure from the NBA, the bill would create sex reassignment certificates.
Raleigh City Council Fails To Approve Airbnb Regulations
The proposal would have blocked residents from renting out their entire home.
No Charges Against Cop Who Got Into a Deadly Struggle After a Door Hit His Foot
Determined to arrest John Livingston for assaulting his pride, Deputy Nicholas Kehagias ended up shooting him dead.
Why Are the Feds Using the Civil Rights Act to Stop N.C.'s Transgender Bathroom Law?
A decision forbidding gender stereotyping gets stretched by court rulings.
Social Cons Boycott Target for Complying with Transgender Law Pushed by Social Cons
The retailer is doing exactly what supporters of N.C.'s HB2 said they should do. Why are folks upset?
Fight Against NC LGBT Discrimination Law Reveals Hypocrisy Over 'Dark Money'
Corporations influencing politics is awful for liberals, unless the influence benefits their political agenda.
Trump May Be Paranoid About Immigrant Predators, but Not Transgender Ones
Doesn't subscribe to bathroom panic scenarios
How To Share the Restroom with a Trans Person
Four easy steps to help you get on with the rest of your life.
Denying Sexual Reality in North Carolina
Anti-transgender law will cause problems, not solve them.
Transgender Bathroom Panic May Help Decide Who Will Be North Carolina's Governor
Attorney general challenging for the job will not defend new law.
Anti-Unisex Bathroom Law in North Carolina Challenged in Lawsuit
Here's a radical idea to end bathroom panics: Don't let the government discriminate, and let businesses set their own policies.
North Carolina Poised to Legislatively Undo Charlotte's LGBT Discrimination Protections (UPDATE: Passes in Senate)
Bathroom panic strikes again.
