NC SPIN episode #1154 Air Date 12/25/2020
The Year in review, Tar Heel of the Year, Closing comments Watch NC SPIN Previous Episodes
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
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Keeping kids first in educationOur legislature is forcing the reopening of schools. We must be sure we have our priorities straight. Read More |
Higher costs won’t help economy
The great surges in living standards enjoyed during most of our country’s history came not from making things more expensive but by making them less expensive. Read More
Been thinking about the death penalty: Yes or No?
Should the state have the power to execute people? Read More
A major NC City is one of the nation's top performers
There are many lists floating around ranking cities but this one seems worthy of note Read More
The first Black congressman came from North Carolina.
Barber, pastor, chaplain, Senator and college president are the accomplishments of this outstanding African American from our state. Why haven't we ever heard of him? Read More
Eric Holder shouldn't fool anyone
Rick Henderson, in his new blog "The Deregulator." says Holder's campaign for “fair” redistricting is purely partisan … but the GOP shouldn't ignore his larger message Read More
Was Burr's vote revenge or statesmanship?
When Senator Richard Burr cast his "guilty" vote in the Impeachment trial many in the chamber were stunned. Read More
NC Lawmakers should continue to reject Medicaid expansion
The Governor cannot force Medicaid expansion. The legislature should reject calls to do it. Read More
How did Darrell Allison cut in line to become the new chancellor at Fayetteville State? It’s a secret.
Allison’s political connections and loyalty might have helped him get the job. Read More
Lowered life expectancy doesn't stop this NC native
An 80 year old North Carolina native just become the founding dean of a brand new medical school. Read More
We already have a third party
Neither political party has enough membership to elect the majority of officers. How do we explain why there's a split among those elected? Read More
Picking winners is for losers
Doling out economic incentives to businesses puts politicians in the role of picking winners and losers. But it is a failed policy Read More
Burr: A chill running through the GOP
Censure of retiring senator shows the party has forgotten its role. Read More
Fill postal vacancies to speed DeJoy's departure
NC’s Alma Adams leading the effort to hasten change at USPS. Read More
Sales-tax hike is unneeded
Recommendations from the NC First Commission need consideration in order to fund our roads. Read More
We are failing our children
We had six months from last March to figure out how to get kids back in school. We failed and we’re keeping schools closed to primarily protect staff. Read More
Another Trump gift that keeps on giving
Attempt to illegally add citizenship question to census will delay N.C. elections Read More
UNC Students pay for health services twice
Students pay a Student Health Insurance Plan fee, plus each campus has their own health services fee. Students need to know what they are paying for. Read More
A dark day for the party of Lincoln
Once the party of black Americans, the GOP has completely changed. Richard Burr's vote on impeachment and his censure show what it now is. Read More
School reopening strains old ties
What is the governor going to do with the bill passed by the legislature requiring schools to reopen? Read More
I thought blacklisting was bad
Cancel culture has become a real and pervasive threat in universities, business, and media. When is it o.k.? Read More
Elmer’s Glue for the fractured republic
Repealing the 17th Amendment could fix a few things. You gotta start somewhere Read More
Elon Poll shows support for legalizing marijuana in North Carolina
In times past the use of marijuana was considered morally wrong and those using or selling it should receive punishment. What's changed? Read More
Left is damaging public education
What happened at the State Board of Education this month was a successful effort by activists to smuggle political propaganda into North Carolina’s official academic standards. Read More
Is a 100-county tour the road to the Senate?
Campaign have two resources: money and time. Why spend time in a small county when you could be knocking on doors in an urban county? Read More
The PRO act is back
Rick Henderson, in his new blog "The Deregulator." says passage of this act could dampen rather than fuel the post-COVID economy Read More
