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CHRISTMAS MEMORY: ‘O Christmas Tree’
By John Hood, frequent columnist One of my fondest Christmas memories makes me seem like a great outdoorsman ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Leaders can build a better politics
RALEIGH — In this season of joy and renewal, as we reflect on the year that was and ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Land-use rules cost us dearly
RALEIGH — Though polarization is a pervasive and powerful force in our politics, housing policy is one area ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Buy Christmas gifts without regrets
RALEIGH — Now that the Christmas shopping season has begun in earnest, we are about to witness the ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Budget reform requires belt, suspenders
RALEIGH — Key members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation have it right: unless we do something meaningful about ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Companies do good by serving consumers
RALEIGH — North Carolina businesses are generous donors of time and money to worthy causes across our state ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Inflation remains a potent political issue
RALEIGH — Democrats are puzzled and frustrated. Jobless rates are low, wages are rising and growth in gross ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Ballot will feature many competitive races
RALEIGH — It goes without saying that North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes for president will, as usual, be ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: America’s founding deserves our gratitude
RALEIGH — In her classic novel “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott has her character Margaret gaze bitterly at ... Read more
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Districts should be more competitive
RALEIGH — Democrats claim that North Carolina’s newly redrawn electoral districts are gerrymandered to favor Republican candidates running ... Read more