Opinions Pages

• Defending Marriage

  "We must do everything in our power to support strong families. Many of the problems our state now faces: substance abuse, high dropout rates, and vi...

• Fred Smith Discusses Mental Health Care

  Over six years ago, North Carolina embarked on the very important mission of reforming our state's mental health care delivery system. The ideas ...

• Getting Tough on Immigration

  Getting Tough On Immigration By: North Carolina Senator Fred SmithNovember 16, 2006We are a nation of immigrants. We are also a nation of laws. Withou...

• Meeting the Challenge of Affordable Health Care

  As the cost of health care and health insurance premiums continue to rise, North Carolina families and employers are struggling to pay the bills. Th...

• Statement on Community Colleges Decision

  We are a nation that is sustained under the rule of law. Without these laws, our freedom and order is compromised. Our citizens can't just pick and ...