October 26, 2025
Commentary/Opinion
Social Security Matters – I’m Turning 70. When Should I Apply For Social Security?
By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens…
Opinion: Health Bill Shows All Is Not Lost
By John Hood RALEIGH — Are today’s elected leaders incapable of addressing public problems in a serious, respectful, bipartisan manner?…
Patriots Lit Torches For Liberty — Literally
By John Hood RALEIGH — It was 250 years ago this week that Patriot militiamen carried out the first military…
Opinion: Policy Research Has Its Limitations
By John Hood RALEIGH — If I didn’t believe public-policy research mattered, I wouldn’t have spent so much of my…
You Decide: Is The National Debt Still A Big Worry?
By Mike Walden When I recently reviewed my columns of past years, I was surprised I hadn’t written about “the…
Opinion: Three Factors Could Limit Our Growth
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina’s economy continues to outpace that of most competitors. The latest employment report from…
Opinion: Keep Moving Forward On Housing
By John Hood RALEIGH — North Carolina continues to enjoy one of America’s fastest rates of population growth, adding some…
You Decide: Is Social Security Secure?
By Mike Walden Recently, one of my relatives contacted me, and there was desperation in her voice. Immediately, I worried…
Opinion: AI Will Aid Transit, Not Transform It
By John Hood RALEIGH — Artificial intelligence is coming to public transit. In fact, in some functions and places, it’s…
Opinion: Carolina Congressmen Tell Off Constituents
By John Hood ALEIGH — Ever written your congressman? I have. I always get a prompt and cordial, if bland,…
