We need a little Easter
Easter is an opportunity to celebrate life and all that is good. The Easter Season is a time of assurance that "All shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well." Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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In search of kindness and civility85% say civility in society today is much worse than 10 years ago. Why has incivility become more prevalent? Read More |
Three ways our state governs differently
Three big differences are a weaker executive branch, localities have limited responsibility for roads and we mostly pay for public infrastructure as we go without large amounts of borrowed money. Read More
Never vote? Time to fix that!
If you didn’t vote in the last presidential election, then count yourself among those who are responsible for the grand mess we’re all suffering under. Read More
Trade wars already looming large in NC's 26 US Senate race
Senator Tillis joined a bipartisan group of senators, which included seven Republicans, that sponsored a bill to require the White House give Congress two days prior notice, including detailed justification, before implementing any new tariffs. Read More
A sense of foreboding for the UNC System
No one wants legislative committee going through computer printouts and cutting positions. UNC BOG member Art Pope says, "The University needs to police its own budget and fund essentials, not niceties." Read More
What is Roy Cooper's political future
The former governor has stated he plans to stay in politics. But is the U.S. Senate the highest ring he could grasp? Read More
Richmond schools case offers clue about possible Leandro resolution
The Chief Judge of our Court of Appeals stated "any judgment that Plaintiff (the schools) may obtain in this matter may not ever be collectible.” Read More
Why Trump’s recent executive order on elections would not strengthen them
The executive order would give access to every state voter registration list to DOGE. This is not necessary, as our state already maintains voter rolls meticulously. Read More
Where New York beats North Carolina
Our population grew by 5.3% over the past five years. The nation grew only 3.6%. We also rank at or near the top of the states with economic freedom. Read More
Trumpty Dumpty
Will the old rhyme about Humpty Dumpty apply to Trump? Read More
What's going on.....
The news media is adding to the grief of the moment. A poll reflects trust in media is at its lowest point. Read More
Meredith Poll gauges voter satisfaction, economic perceptions, opinions on presidential and legislative actions
Fewer than one-third were satisfied with the direction of the country, about evenly divided about the direction of the state, just 37% believe tariffs will improve the economy and 67% worry that DOGE cuts will affect government services. Read More
How to fight
Riggs has waged the type of battle the Democrats need to fight going forward. She defined the terms of the debate. She raised the money to fund the lawsuit. She built a coalition that kept the story in the news. She used rallies and protests strategically. Read More
This Friday, light 2 lanterns on your front porch for liberty
North Carolina’s role in the founding of the nation will get renewed attention, with events and projects across the state as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. Read More
Finding a little courage
When one branch suppresses and coerces the other two branches, our democracy is in trouble, and this is not good trouble! Read More
Andrew Jackson was no protectionist
We would be better off if Trump would follow Andrew Jackson's lead. Read More
The cost of reading this commentary just went up
Vowing to fight Trump and his high tariffs "to the end, " China"...is reaching out to other nations...to form a united front to compel Washington to retreat." Read More
The misguided notions behind ‘Liberation Day’
North Carolina farmers exported $3.3 billion worth of agricultural products to foreign trading partners in 2023. With tariffs, those foreign markets will shrink and cause significant harm to farmers in North Carolina. Read More
Challenged voter: The real election fraud is in Judge Griffin’s lawsuit
My vote is now under challenge. Why? I don’t know. I contacted the Griffin campaign three times and received no explanation. None. Read More
Tom Sawyer’s fence-painting scam alive and well in Raleigh, DC
Auditor Boliek better prepare himself for being set up as a scapegoat for when the feed-from-the-government-teat crowd starts howling. Read More
Been thinkin about...March Madness
Now that champions have been crowned the transfer portal and NIL rule the day. Consider it like a meat market. Read More
Free markets, not tariffs, built America’s strength
Conservatives should reject the tariff plan because free trade is a proven strategy. Read More
The blueprint for GOP Medicaid work requirements was laid down 175 years ago
The idea of conditioning public assistance programs on a demonstration of “worthiness” by those in need goes back a lot further than 2023 and Medicaid expansion. Read More
Let’s fully protect right to work
North Carolina currently licenses more occupations than do all but 10 other states in the country. Read More
