My journey with healthcare
When politicians bicker over affordable healthcare for all, when healthcare is the first thing on the budget cut list, it demonstrates a failure of government, of moral conscience, and brotherly love. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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Special sessions, politics and political pawnsIt is fascinating watching Republicans fighting Republicans, unable to make decisions and making political pawns for the poor and needy. Meanwhile Governor Stein and Democrats are scoring big political points. Read More |
A big tent still has sidewalls
There's room in every philosophical tent, but the tent still has to have some limits. Read More
The tell-tale heart
The MAGA crowd may not be able to tolerate what is revealed in The Epstein Files...unless they are thoroughly scrubbed! Read More
Educators exit NC for better pay
Not only is the pay better but so is compensation for duties outside teaching. Some have almost doubled their pay. Read More
Federal shift could give NC more control over K-12 education
The Department of Labor will no take over many of the functions of the former Department of Education. Read More
'Been thinking about - precedents''
The precedent has been set. Unless there is action by a U.S. Congress, each North Carolina General Assembly could redraw the next election’s Congressional map. Read More
How to resolve NC’s budget impasse
Suggestions for resolving the budget by a man who has been involved in past state budgets is welcome. Read More
Do Democrats have a secret electoral weapon?
The realignment in suburban North Carolina has been comprehensive. But is it complete? Read More
How can you cope with the affordability crisis?
In an affordability crisis it's up to you to decide how to make your life more affordable. Read More
Nothing noble about It
The Epstein vote was similar to two teenagers fighting. Read More
Reign of terror
Now, as before, Americans must choose. What will it be? Read More
North Carolinians join the first battle
250 years ago this week North Carolinians were involved in a battle of the American Revolution. Read More
North Carolinians say the economy, inflation and the job market have gotten worse since Trump took office
An Elon University Poll finds President Donald Trump’s approval rating in the state has fallen since March. Read More
Warning sirens for the GOP
Instead of scrambling as a reaction to recent election results, Republicans seem to be doubling down. Read More
Treasurer takes aim at NC’s CON health care restrictions
The Treasurer joins a long list of petitioners who claim that the Certificate of Need laws save us money. Read More
LibSpeak, musings of a retired pastor, mother and lifelong North Carolinian willing to speak her mind
Lib Campbell's column will resume next week. Read More
Treasurer seeks to reform health plan
State Treasurer Brad Briner and his team are implementing an array of program changes and premium hikes. Reform is essential if the state is to continue providing health benefits at a reasonable cost. Read More
Did you get our message? We're woke!
Americans are ready for a dramatic change. After 10 months of Trump, we’ve seen enough and know that we have to stop this nonsense. Read More
House rich and cash poor: lessons on liquidity
Building wealth and having access to that wealth are related, but different, things. Read More
A strategic imperative: Elevate communication in higher education
Communication is not fluff. It is performance infrastructure. Research shows that more than three-quarters of a leader’s time is spent communicating—and top performers treat it as essential as strategy or finance. Read More
November 2025 — Cooper maintains lead in Senate race
Voter sentiment continues to sour, Democrats are gaining support, Cooper leads in Senate race and voters are feeling the pinch of price increases. Read More
Human nature
Looking at politicians, people are beginning to shake their heads. They’ve had enough. Read More
Democrat's victory roads
Democrats have new bounce in their steps and new hope in their hearts. Read More
Catawba-YouGov survey finds North Carolinians disapprove of Trump, pessimistic about the country’s future, and against the military’s presence in cities
Stein remains in positive territory, while Tillis and both political parties are underwater. Read More
Democratic wave crushes GOP candidates
Republicans are committing many unforced errors. If not corrected they will fare poorly in the 2026 elections. Read More
