The war on social science
Despite all the talk of a “war on science” being waged by political conservatives and Republican politicians — to match their supposed wars on women, men, the young, and the old, no doubt... Read More
NC Spin Articles
McCrory right to push Medicaid overhaul
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, June 7, 2014. Gov. Pat McCrory last week sought to breathe new life into his Medicaid overhaul plan that was rejected by the N.C. Senate. Flanked by about 30 doctors... Read More
Berger: NC pay raise is more important than teacher assistants
by Andrew Curliss, News and Observer, June 7, 2014. The state Senate’s proposal to cut millions in funding for second- and third-grade teacher assistants is part of a plan from its leaders to... Read More
Common Core is not the evil tea party followers believe it is
Editorial by News and Observer, June 7, 2014. The tea party subsidiary of the Republican Party has tossed wrenches into the orderly process of politics and government from near and far. From Alaska... Read More
State budget plan effects
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, June 7, 2014. A budget plan approved by the state Senate is affecting local funding for schools before the House has even voted on the measure. Reactions from... Read More
The origin of teacher assistants
Here’s some history on teacher assistants – and a hint about why Senate Republicans want to get rid of them: They’re Jim Hunt’s creation. In his first race for Governor in 1976, Hunt... Read More
McCrory threatens to stand up for Common Core
Don’t look now but Governor Pat McCrory seems to be thinking about standing up to leaders of the General Assembly for a change. McCrory told a business group this week that the push by the House and... Read More
Newspapers have to adapt to survive
Editorial by Rocky Mount Telegram, June 3, 2014. Newspapers have long played a critical role in the thought and discussion of just about every topic – from politics to books to health to personal... Read More
Teacher pay, security
Many a North Carolina family will gather at the kitchen table this month if the state Senate’s teacher salary plan becomes law. Teachers may have a big decision ahead: Take the pay raise but lose... Read More
Tax credits for preservation help renovate houses, commercial property
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, June 6, 2014. The fate of state tax credits that encourage historic preservation is in the hands of the N.C. House of Representatives, which has yet to roll out its... Read More
