A new obsession
It’s too late to return the gift of Donald Trump. We are stuck with him for another thirty-one months. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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What checks or balances?The Constitution's framework of checks and balances on power are not working on either the national or state levels. Read More |
When Cornwallis first invaded Carolina
Blame the politicians of London, who should have listened to young Cornwallis back in 1765 and treated Americans with more respect. Read More
Old Jesse would be proud
One thing about Jesse Helms: you always knew where he stood on the issues, and he didn’t give a lick what you thought about it, or him. Read More
It’s time to modernize our ABC liquor laws
Retail sales for liquors and spirits should be legalized so North Carolinians have the same reasonable access and choice they expect in every other part of the marketplace. Read More
NC Republican leaders announce end to state budget impasse
Teachers will see average raises of 8%; state employees will average 3%. Read More
General Assembly should go big, then go home
Lawmakers should not squander the opportunity to show the constituents that they can get their business done in a reasonable time, then go back to their districts. Read More
NC’s new Medicaid ‘compromise’ comes at a cruel and frightful cost
Repeatedly, the new law establishes cruel roadblocks that will send thousands of North Carolinians who gained health coverage thanks to the state’s long overdue 2023 expansion of Medicaid back to hospital emergency rooms again for basic care. Read More
Cooper’s lead over Whatley in Senate race widens
Across the board, Democrats fared better than Republicans in this month’s poll. Read More
Of politics, not in politics
We may soon discover how many millions of dollars North Carolina taxpayers are willing to pay for institutional ego. Read More
The great Dean Dome debate
I have zero preference for which option is decided. I doubt I will ever set foot in whatever / wherever IT might end up. Read More
The rush to cap property taxes will have disastrous consequences
In California, the property tax limitations took one of the best public schools systems in the country and drove it into a morass of failure. Read More
Good riddance to racial gerrymandering
An underappreciated consequence of the court decision on racial gerrymandering is that it will make it easier for reformers to constrain partisan gerrymandering, too. Read More
Is the U.S. energy independent?
Since the Iran conflict started gas prices are up over 60% and airline tickets – which reflect the price of jet fuel – have increased an average of near 20%. Read More
Vouchers up, local public schools down
There's a reason our state constitution calls for “a uniform system of free public schools." Read More
Innovative ideas for cost savings in NC Medicaid
6 ways to save Medicaid costs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Read More
Time for the 25th
It is time for the Cabinet and our Congress to act and remove Donald Trump from office. Read More
Voters likely to approve tax limitation
A property tax levy limit will act as a governor on the accelerator, keeping the vehicle of government from speeding recklessly. Read More
Representation
It is difficult to prove discrimination but it occurs and needs to be identified and labeled for what it is. Read More
How UNC silenced satire and the Daily Tar Heel
On April Fools Day, The Daily Tarheel newspaper published articles intended to be satire that immediately reverberated into a discussion about freedom of speech and the press. Read More
What don't legislators get?
Thousands of teachers marched and made a lot of noise but did they make a difference? Read More
The public school spending scam: WHERE has all the money gone?
Are we providing adequate oversight on these bureaucrats who are receiving and distributing money in our public schools? Read More
A perfect storm may be brewing in western NC
The district he represents is the one in North Carolina that may be trending slightly more blue overall. Read More
Happy Mother’s Day, mom
No matter who you talk to, that person will invariably tell you that their mom is the best mom in the world Read More
New survey of teachers reveals concerns about safety, student behavior
Almost 103,000 teachers responded to a survey from the Department of Public Instruction about working conditions, concerns and student behavior. Read More
