Karma
Decency and kindness, generosity, hospitality, goodness and fairness build the world I want to live in. What goes around comes around. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
 |
What won’t be on your ballot, but should beWhen government is being controlled by a minority of the minority what can be done to change things? Read More |
Give peace a chance - on trade
Trade restrictions Trump initiated during his four-year term triggered retaliatory tariffs from other countries, hurting our exporters. Biden, has largely retained the restrictions, which have contributed to the price inflation. Read More
Muddled perceptions of the economy
If they're secure in their jobs, paying their bills, and saving a bit, swing voters will support the status quo. Read More
Politicos make final decisions ahead of NC candidate filing
Candidates are announcing their intentions for running, with more expected next week when the filing window opens. Read More
Voters want open records
Nearly half of North Carolinians are spending less on presents this holiday season. Read More
NC Senate leader endorses Lt. Governor Mark Robinson
Senator Phil Berger said, "Berger said “I just think he’s got a good head on his shoulders. I think philosophically, he’s generally in the right place. " Read More
Trump slayer?
Are Democrats better facing Trump in 2024 or someone else? Read More
An odd gift
Trump claimed he was the first president in decades not to start a war. A fact blatantly untrue. Read More
Are there answers to difficult family questions?
Many families struggle with the expense of having children. How should we address this situation? Read More
Buy Christmas gifts without regret
The gift-giving process isn't perfect, but sometimes people give us something we wouldn’t think to buy for ourselves that is a pleasant surprise. Read More
Age and experience: a priceless combination
Maybe young people coming out of graduate school have more energy and more great ideas, but a blend of years of experience and wisdom can be priceless. Read More
Supremely Upset: Clarence & Ginni get grounded
It’s just so awful to have to be held to the same standard as everyone else. Read More
HPU Poll: More North Carolinians shop Cyber Monday than Black Friday
When North Carolinians do shop for the holidays, only 17% plan to do most of their shopping at brick-and-mortar stores, while 30% plan to do most of their shopping online. Read More
Private schools need accountability too
For the sake of the children, let’s hold all schools accountable — public and private. Read More
Voting for who we really are
There's one sure way to know which direction the Old North State is headed, and that will take place next year during the 2024 races for governor and president. Read More
NC leaders are shirking their responsibilities to our children, our state by revisiting Leandro lawsuit
North Carolina is a wealthy state that can come together to do better for our children and all of our future. Read More
Should your church start a school
Many believe It is no longer sufficient to rely solely on the brief hour or two spent at church on Sundays to counterbalance the influence of secular school culture. Read More
How does the creature say thanks?
Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to lift ourselves out of our own pride and self-interest and give thanks for all that has been given us. Thanksgiving is a first step of giving credit where credit is due. Read More
UNC Professor shaped modern journalism
Meyer said, "Citizens can do their own hunting and gathering on the Internet. What they need is somebody to add value to that information by processing it — digesting it, organizing it, making it usable.” Read More
"Bootgate" has DeSantis looking like a heel
I realize how shallow it is to speculate seriously on the footwear worn by someone running for the highest office in the land but that’s where we are. Read More
Some questions about Lt. Governor Mark Robinson's foreign travel
Knowing who is paying for the trip to Israel can help people understand the potential motives behind the effort as well as who is helping Mark Robinson's campaign for governor. Read More
North Carolina’s economy shouldn’t be a tool to further a social agenda
Governor Cooper is leaning heavily on the DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) framework that has taken over many sectors of society. Read More
Yes, Democrats, North Carolina is worth the fight
They lost 2022 because of depressed turnout by the base. The middle in North Carolina is with the Democrats. They must work on turnout. Read More
Black North Carolina residents sue over Senate redistricting plan
Senate Minority Leader Dan Blue says the maps adopted in October, "splits, cracks, and packs Black voters to dilute their votes and blunt their ability to fully participate in the democratic process." Read More
Industry leaders launch new initiative to support North Carolina agriculture
Agribusiness and agriculture contribute $103 billion annual contribution to our economy. Read More
