Balanced Debate For The Old North State.

My Spin by Tom Campbell

If Trump loses can Republicans get their party back?

Democracy is on the ballot November 5th. Brace yourself for loud, ugly, divisive advertising messages between now and then. Read More

2:54 p.m. Thursday

Let a thousand billboards bloom

The legislature was right to override a veto of a bill that allowed outdoor advertisers more latitude to keep foliage from obstructing motorists’ view of their billboards.    Read More

by John Hood   |   2:46 p.m. Thursday





The fever has broken

Democrats' path to victory is increasing turnout among younger voters and African Americans and winning women voters by a larger margin than in 2020.    Read More

by Thomas Mills   |   2:04 p.m. Thursday







A referendum on despotism

The 2024 U.S. election is in many respects, notwithstanding the debates over so many critical domestic issues, a momentous referendum on global despotism. Let's hope voters know what is at stake.    Read More

by Rob Schofield   |   12:05 p.m. Thursday



Beware of darkness

Republicans will appeal to hate and fear. Every day will be Halloween. The real message will be race. It's always about race.    Read More

by Gary Pearce   |   11:53 a.m. Thursday




America in 1776 and today

The community spirit and neighbor-helping-neighbor are not as strong a tradition as they were back then. They should be. It’s a grand solution to many problems.    Read More

by Joyce Krawiec   |   11:28 a.m. Thursday

Missed opportunities

The current stalemate in our state budget process this year is because Republicans cannot agree on how to funnel even more money to private schools.    Read More

by Robert Reives II   |   11:25 a.m. Thursday

Pedal to the metal

The 43% of Americans pulling for the overthrow of democracy will work to grow their ranks until the day when democracy does fall.    Read More

by Lib Campbell   |   August 29, 2024