Passing the presidential torch
Kamala Harris’s career has been about protecting the law, upholding order, taking on the bad guys. She is uniquely made for this moment. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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What happened to Democrats?Beating Trump is important but if Democrats want to win in November their campaign needs to be about poverty, the middle class, hunger and affordable housing. Read More |
Shot clocks for permits make sense
Just as the shot clock in basketball sped up the game, instituting a shot-clock for required responses to applications would speed up the permitting process. Read More
Now we've got a contest (I hope)!!!
We need unity like mother’s milk, and if we can’t have it going into the Democratic National Convention come August, we damn sure better be buckled tight to it when we come out of it for November. Read More
Harris could fix Democratic problems in North Carolina
It’s still too early to know what the effects of Harris' entry will be. However, there’s clearly renewed enthusiasm among the Democratic base. Read More
Medicaid managed care: A win-win solution for health and budgets
Many individuals are unable to achieve their goals and dreams because of poor health. Medicaid Managed Care is helping them improve their health. Read More
Legislators get cold feet on gun safety, leave popular bipartisan programs underfunded
Through research we know the solutions. We simply need to have the courage to employ them. Read More
NY Times: Climbing out on a limb, twice
The Times' second outing on a limb was saying nine other Democrats would be more likely to beat Trump than Harris. Read More
Everything has changed
Democrats, bitterly divided over President Biden’s candidacy a week ago, are suddenly united, eager and enthused. Read More
Let's build on Constitution Avenue
Quite a few provisions in our state and federal constitutions should be changed or at least clarified. Read More
Did COVID permanently change the labor market?
The coronavirus dramatically impacted our lives, but the affects on the labor market afterwards are dramatic. Read More
Biden's decline has me "basket of kittens" level of concern
In the meantime, the other guy is, and I am not making this up, selling actual pieces of the suit he wore when he had his mug shot taken. Read More
Hearing shows 'election integrity' is mere slogan to legislative leaders
This legislative hearing was little more than a taxpayer funded partisan political attack and effort to justify actions aimed at little more than giving favored candidates advantages. Read More
Is Democracy on the ballot in 2024?
There is more than just choosing a president at stake in this election. Read More
Who was Paul Green
The Pulitzer prize-winning playwright was born in Buies Creek and was educated at what is now Campbell University. Read More
"Seriously deficient:"NC DHHS smacks the Robinsons and Balanced Nutrition
We could have a situation where the Republican gubernatorial candidate's wife and daughter are banned from doing business with the State of North Carolina. Read More
Our life with violence
Every time I write about gun control and lack of mental health resources, I awaken those who must live with such fear they have gun safes on reenforced subfloors in their homes. Read More
Growing states have enviable problems
Most of North Carolina’s challenges aren’t unique. Every state in the union that’s experiencing growth in investment, employment, and population is scrambling to satisfy the demand for infrastructure and other services. Read More
Trump is now a living martyr. God help us.
Biden and Trump agreed to a softer, more unified approach but MAGA Republicans couldn’t help themselves, blaming Biden, Democrats, liberals, Donald Duck for the attempted assassination. Read More
RNC platform betrays pro-life base
The Republican Party has always prided itself on open proceedings. Not so this year! Read More
Would Jesse Helms support Mark Robinson?
Helms could be exceedingly cordial but held strong segregationist views. Read More
Shooting should shock the conscience
True self-government requires self-restraint. The right people are saying the right things. We need sober reflection, deep introspection and prayer. Read More
Pennsylvania shooting should be a wake-up call for the next three-plus months
The attempted assassination could serve as a massive distraction that takes our collective eye away from the central issues that confront us and into the muck of blame, personal attacks and violence. Read More
Good riddance
Tim Moore and Jason Saine have turned public service into self-service. Read More
AR-15's and Project 2025
Many are calling for both sides to dial down the rhetoric. Only one side has promised violence and promoted authoritarianism for years. Read More
Political Idols
Politics in the era of idols leaves us on shaky ground. Read More
