General McNeil: The American hero Trump prefers you know nothing about
This Wilmington native deserves to be remembered for many reasons. Read More
Balanced Debate For The Old North State.
My Spin by Tom Campbell
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Confusion and fear mounting over healthcareDecisions being made in Washington are creating chaos and concerns in North Carolina and other states. Read More |
The cheese stands alone
Remember The Farmer in the Dell? Our big orange cheese stands alone and the story ends, the music ends, and the world turns. Read More
Leaders badly mishandled Charlotte killing
After years of highly publicized, highly politicized homicides, public officials have had ample opportunity to learn how to handle them. Read More
General McNeill: The American hero Trump prefers you know nothing about
A great man of American history, not just African-American history, but AMERICAN history, left us last week. Read More
Is "buy now, pay later" good use or abuse?
There’s a lot of overlap between economics and psychology when it comes to borrowing. About half of households use buy no, pay later offers. Read More
With tech shifting quickly, should the UNC System require a course on AI?
To combat the threat posed by AI UNC System schools should mandate AI fluency courses for all students. Read More
Trump’s new law will limit payments to hospitals that treat low-income patients
Medicaid cuts don't just affect the poor. They are threatening services to anybody. Read More
Ignoring the past
It's risky to ignore the past. We've tried imposing tariffs before. Read More
RFK Jr. lists 100+ recommendations to ‘Make America Healthy Again’
Kennedy, the White House and HHS HHS intend to draft a plan addressing the childhood vaccine schedule, vaccine injuries, vaccine science, “misaligned incentives” and “scientific and medical freedom.” Read More
Faith, freedom, & Sept. 11, 24 years later
Americans have instinctively turned to prayer in moments of chaos. America Prays seeks to recover that same unity of spirit. Read More
Evaluating Tillis's legacy--his cowardice and his contributions
Courage matters but there are few opportunities for moderation in today's Republican Party. Read More
Meddling in Primaries: rules for thee, but NOT for us !!!
The state and national GOP have already gone public announcing that there won’t actually be a primary for US Senate in North Carolina. They have a hand-picked choice. Read More
Test scores show modest improvement
Now that legislators in North Carolina and elsewhere have enacted broadly available school-choice options, they can and should focus on reforming how public school educators are trained, deployed, evaluated, and compensated. Read More
Everybody does it
Moore has put hundreds of thousands of dollars into an investment fund which makes money when the stock market tanks. Read More
Finding common ground in a hyper partisan America
When was the last time there was universal agreement between Republicans and Democrats on a particular public policy problem? Read More
NC leaves young learners behind
Research shows that children that receive Pre-K are more likely to be able to graduate on time, attend college and are more likely to have higher test scores in elementary schools. Read More
Why North Carolina should modernize its ABC laws
Common sense ABC reforms will help to ensure we don’t bottle up our own potential. Read More
Is there anyone left to say, "NO?"
We thought someone would put the stop on the worst impulses of Trump, but the courts, the congress, the justice department, and the Maga voters are giving the “all systems go” nod. Read More
Border control sets stage for reform
Immigration is a principal driver to economic prosperity, however we must secure our borders while developing a rational immigration policy. Read More
Why are we allowing this to happen?
It’s easy to swim with the big fish until the hook catches you or someone you love, isn’t it? Read More
NC’s eugenics history should make us cautious on gender policy
How should our state approach deeply personal medical policies when the evidence is contested and the stakes are life-altering? Read More
Americans split on pivotal issues reshaping college sports
Public opinion divided on governance, athlete compensation and employment but unified on academic standards and the importance of opportunities in all sports. Read More
NC's deeply conservative white working class likely won't walk away from Trump
Whites without college degrees, particularly in rural areas, have a deep bond with the right. Read More
Deference ruling means good news for NC government challenges
State judges can no longer just defer to government interpretations of state law, restricting government overreach. Read More
