The whitewashing of America
Racists and white supremacists are running America now. Their new hat will read, Make America White Again Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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In support of higher edOur colleges and universities, whether public are private, are facing big changes. Higher education already has a full plate and doesn’t need threats coming from Washington. Read More |
Pacesetting states offer growth lessons JOHN HOOD MARCH 19, 2025
If present trends continue, we’ll surpass Georgia and become the eighth-most-populous state by 2030. There’s even an outside chance we’ll overtake seventh-ranked Ohio. Read More
A nation that now embraces ignorance
Donald Trump is destroying the U.S. Department of Education because he is out of his pathetic and evil mind! Read More
Campus protests part of America’s perennial attempt to balance security and speech
Those advocating for causes, even ones we find despicable, should be protected; while those violating legitimate “time, manner, and place restrictions” or giving support to designated foreign terrorist organizations should see consequences. Read More
North Carolina Consumer Sentiment Improving as Concerns About Prices Ease (Except for Eggs)
The percentage of people saying they are paying much higher prices for many products is down somewhat, but more North Carolinians than ever are reporting much higher prices for eggs. Read More
On the most important issue of our times, state lawmakers slam the door on the public
If ever a matter required everyone’s urgent and best efforts and collaboration climate change is it. Read More
North Carolina fails telehealth exam
A recent study of telehealth across the U.S. declared North Carolina had a grade of "F." Read More
Can we make sense and cents about the federal debt?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) aims to tackle the federal debt by reducing federal spending, yet faces challenges in attaining clarity amidst complex economic terminology and public confusion. Read More
Political extremism and 2024
The NCGOP is plainly Mark Robinson’s, Michelle Morrow’s, and Dan Bishop’s party now. Read More
A Berger-spawned RINO roars, thumbs his nose at the base. (Uncle Phil is pleased.)
Cronies of Senate President Pro Temp Phil Berger are now in key roles of state government. Read More
Rivalries aside, North Carolinians stick together in March Madness
There are five teams from North Carolina in the NCAA women's tournament and four teams in the men's tournament. Read More
Wake up America
Healing won’t start unless Americans wake up, stop cheering lies, and go back to respecting the truth. Read More
New gerrymandering lawsuit unlikely to succeed
The entire process of gerrymandering should be reviewed, with a provision that no partisan consideration be given. Read More
Youth gun deaths in the US have surged 50% since 2019
Firearms killed 2,581 children in 2023. Black children died disproportionately. Read More
NC should act to become a beacon of transparency
We cannot honor our state's motto while entrenching a system where power hides from scrutiny. Read More
Tulips and Bitcoin
Harlan Boyles is rolling over in his grave as some want the state retirement system to invest in crypto-mania. Read More
Stein’s State of the State calls for faster Helene relief, better pay for teachers, law enforcement
Gov. Josh Stein’s first speech to the General Assembly urged enactment of a school cell phone ban, free community college for some students, and the establishment of a new fentanyl enforcement unit. Read More
Raise teacher pay the right way
Teaching typically pays less, yes, but teaching also offers offsetting benefits as health plans, retirement accounts, more time off during holidays and summers, and, frankly, more rewarding work. Read More
Decorum? What decorum?
Yeah, Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election, but that doesn’t mean Democrats will lose the 2026 midterms, unless they’re already thinking and acting like losers. Read More
NC Senate’s new energy bill provides needed reform to protect ratepayers
The new law is necessary because the discretion given to the NC Utilities Commission by the General Assembly in 2021 was abused. Read More
Education Governor
We have an education governor. Now we need an education General Assembly. Read More
Why is the "R" word back?
With all this somewhat apprehensive news, is a recession a “sure thing” in 2025? Read More
Vouchers: Racist legacy, help the wealthy, hurt rural
Public dollars belong in public schools that serve all students and unite our communities. Public schools do the public good. Read More
March 2025 — Majority of NC voters want a state DOGE
Even though the plurality of those polled had an unfavorable view of the federal DOGE, 52 percent favored created a North Carolina DOGE. Read More
