Meeting Ronald Reagan
Lies were once taboo in politics – now people cheer lies. Read More
NC Spin Articles
We've got Trumpenstein
We just elected polar opposites Donald Trump and Josh Stein. Read More
Been thinking about severe weather
We have never had to replace miles of paved roads that were once Native American trading trails, never had to prove clear title to properties that have been passed down on scraps of paper and we don’t have mountain building codes designed for six feet of water in the streets of Asheville and Boone. Read More
Thom Tillis doesn't stand a chance
Older voters, rural voters, and non-college-educated whites are exactly the people who will be voting in the Republican primary come '26. They detest establishment conservatives. Read More
Proof that social media is not real life
The ad the Trump campaign ran regarding Harris' position on tax-supported gender surgeries made a big difference in the election outcome. Read More
Outrageous
Deftly hidden in a relief bill for Hurricane Helene was $463 million in funding for more school vouchers. Read More
Trump should say hello to Cleveland’s presidential approach
Cleveland concentrated on growth, not fairness as many Democrats have. They might learn some lessons from him. Read More
Open our ears to young men and women
Our young men are struggling to find out who they are. Our young women are struggling to be respected. We need to listen to them. Read More
Let's reform how we pay teachers
School districts in other states are competing more aggressively for folks who might otherwise choose to work in other education jobs — inside or outside their home states — or pursue other careers entirely. Read More
The facts as they are
When the people who elected Trump finally wake up and realize what they’ve done, it will be one of the greatest collective shames, and disgraces, in the history of western civilization. Read More
