North Carolina’s strength isn’t found only in its biggest cities. It lives in our small towns, farming communities, and rural counties where hard work and grit still define a person’s character. Read More
Sports have always been a kind of golden calf in North Carolina higher education but college sports are out of control. Read More
Constitutional amendments deserve a different kind of explanation and a full-text scrutiny on the ballot. Read More
Republicans say the measures would enhance election security. Democrats say it would disenfranchise voters arbitrarily. Read More
Vanity and pride are age-old political vices. Read More
Every time a park-goer sees the pass, they’ll be reminded of how far America has fallen in the 250 years from Washington to Trump. Read More
During the Revolution the British learned that potential allies didn't have the same goals they did. Read More
Total employment rose directly with the increase in unauthorized immigrants and, at the same time, wages were not reduced. Read More
What’s happening in North Carolina right now is the culmination of a twelve-year experiment in stress testing democracy’s guardrails. Read More
Supporting hospitals and standing up for patients should not be in conflict. We can, and should, do both. Read More
