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The vision of the Civitas Institute is of a North Carolina whose citizens enjoy liberty and prosperity derived from limited government, personal responsibility and civic engagement. The mission of the Civitas Institute is to facilitate the implementation of conservative policy solutions to improve the lives of all North Carolinians.

Majority think President Biden was involved in Hunter’s business dealings in Ukraine and China.
 
Voters remain largely undecided in other key state races
 
Voter I.D. garners more support than the president or the governor
Voter I.D. garners more support than the president or the governor
 
Civitas Poll shows most consider inflation a 'huge' problem
 
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses post-primary Civitas Poll results in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd.
John Locke Foundation President Donald Bryson discusses post-primary Civitas Poll results in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race between Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd.
 
Survey shows clear majority of likely general election voters support a Parent’s Bill of Rights
Survey shows clear majority of likely general election voters support a Parent’s Bill of Rights
 
New Civitas Poll shows 54% believe Biden has hurt the economy
 
The intellectual forces that have driven three decades of freedom-forward research and policy reforms in North Carolina will merge their capabilities, ensuring that North Carolinians' liberties are robustly defended and advanced as we enter this next decade.
The intellectual forces that have driven three decades of freedom-forward research and policy reforms in North Carolina will merge their capabilities, ensuring that North Carolinians' liberties are robustly defended and advanced as we enter this next decade.
 
The Charlotte Observer published an inflammatory, race baiting, factless opinion piece that is a disservice to its readers and is insulting to Chief Justice Cherie Beasley and Chief Justice-elect Paul Newby.
The Charlotte Observer published an inflammatory, race baiting, factless opinion piece that is a disservice to its readers and is insulting to Chief Justice Cherie Beasley and Chief Justice-elect Paul Newby.
 
One of the biggest political and cultural shifts over 90 or so years is the clamoring for the government to do more in just about every area of society.
One of the biggest political and cultural shifts over 90 or so years is the clamoring for the government to do more in just about every area of society.
 
The North Carolina Association of Educators Political Action Committee (NCAE PAC) included in its second-quarter 2020 finance report contributions to Gov. Roy Cooper’s and NC Sen. Dan Blue’s campaigns in excess of the legal limit.
The North Carolina Association of Educators Political Action Committee (NCAE PAC) included in its second-quarter 2020 finance report contributions to Gov. Roy Cooper’s and NC Sen. Dan Blue’s campaigns in excess of the legal limit.
 
Chief Justice Cheri Beasley only picked up five votes after a statewide machine recount
 
Are our political parties realigning? The last two elections certainly provide some strong evidence to think so.
Are our political parties realigning? The last two elections certainly provide some strong evidence to think so.
 
The NC State Board of Elections dealt with a difficulty in how to conduct a recount with a practical solution
The NC State Board of Elections dealt with a difficulty in how to conduct a recount with a practical solution
 
2020 has been a tough year for North Carolina public schools.
 
Yesterday State Auditor, Beth Wood, released results of an audit highly critical of how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) allocated $180 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
Yesterday State Auditor, Beth Wood, released results of an audit highly critical of how the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) allocated $180 million in federal Coronavirus Relief Funds.
 
After much acrimony and protest, Paul Newby still stands about four hundred votes ahead of incumbent Cheri Beasley in the race for chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
After much acrimony and protest, Paul Newby still stands about four hundred votes ahead of incumbent Cheri Beasley in the race for chief justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
 
Gratitude is everything. Gratitude brings joy. When we are thankful we are much more apt to look up to the heavens or look beyond ourselves.
Gratitude is everything. Gratitude brings joy. When we are thankful we are much more apt to look up to the heavens or look beyond ourselves.
 
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes (as of November 19).
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes (as of November 19).
 
As of November 19, NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes.
As of November 19, NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley lost her reelection bid to Justice Paul Newby by 406 votes.
 
If Republican Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby’s 406 vote lead survives a recount and he makes history as North Carolina’s 30th Chief Justice he can thank a once Democratic stronghold that has gone red for providing his margin of victory.
If Republican Supreme Court Justice Paul Newby’s 406 vote lead survives a recount and he makes history as North Carolina’s 30th Chief Justice he can thank a once Democratic stronghold that has gone red for providing his margin of victory.
 
Would Texas turn blue? A lot of people were asking that question in recent months as Democrats poured millions into the state to flip it.
Would Texas turn blue? A lot of people were asking that question in recent months as Democrats poured millions into the state to flip it.
 
Some politicians, including Joe Biden and many of his supporters, are continually calling for unity and healing in the wake of a probable victory in the presidential race.
Some politicians, including Joe Biden and many of his supporters, are continually calling for unity and healing in the wake of a probable victory in the presidential race.
 
For the past two years the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has been mobilizing and organizing to elect lawmakers who are more aligned with the organization’s views on public education.
For the past two years the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has been mobilizing and organizing to elect lawmakers who are more aligned with the organization’s views on public education.
 
To the surprise of no one, OpenSecrets.org is reporting that the Tillis-Cunningham Senate race is the most expensive Senate race of all time.
To the surprise of no one, OpenSecrets.org is reporting that the Tillis-Cunningham Senate race is the most expensive Senate race of all time.
 
While some votes here in North Carolina remain to be counted, we can nevertheless make some interesting observations from this week's elections. I will address two of them in this post.
While some votes here in North Carolina remain to be counted, we can nevertheless make some interesting observations from this week's elections. I will address two of them in this post.
 
To the surprise of no one, OpenSecrets.org is reporting that the Tillis-Cunningham Senate race is the most expensive Senate race of all time.
To the surprise of no one, OpenSecrets.org is reporting that the Tillis-Cunningham Senate race is the most expensive Senate race of all time.
 
Richard Weaver’s famous book “Ideas have Consequences” has a pithy and poignant title.
Richard Weaver’s famous book “Ideas have Consequences” has a pithy and poignant title.
 
While national politics may take a leftward tilt, conservatism in North Carolina is on the ascent.
While national politics may take a leftward tilt, conservatism in North Carolina is on the ascent.
 
Almost a week after election day, there are three groups of ballots that have still not been counted and the results of those counts could change the outcome of an NC Supreme Court race.
Almost a week after election day, there are three groups of ballots that have still not been counted and the results of those counts could change the outcome of an NC Supreme Court race.
 
Catherine Truitt’s victory over Jen Mangrum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction was certainly one of the most significant and surprising Republican victories on Tuesday evening.
Catherine Truitt’s victory over Jen Mangrum for State Superintendent of Public Instruction was certainly one of the most significant and surprising Republican victories on Tuesday evening.
 
President Donald Trump and Senator Thom Tillis led Republicans to strong victories across the state in Council of State, judicial and legislative races.
President Donald Trump and Senator Thom Tillis led Republicans to strong victories across the state in Council of State, judicial and legislative races.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has repeatedly referred to his economic lockdown strategy as a “dimmer switch approach” to gradually reopening the state’s economy.
Gov. Roy Cooper has repeatedly referred to his economic lockdown strategy as a “dimmer switch approach” to gradually reopening the state’s economy.
 
The New York Post published a scathing indictment last week on the media coverage of the 2020 election.
The New York Post published a scathing indictment last week on the media coverage of the 2020 election.
 
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