Our economy is always churning
Reading economic statistics requires understanding that things are always in flux. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The sin of political lying
How can America thrive if our political culture accepts, encourages, and is dependent on lying? Read More
The unmitigated gall
Two historically black universities in Raleigh are being pressured to merge in order to free up valuable property near the city center. Read More
Vengeance and forgiveness
Forgiveness flies out the window and vengeance is a deadly road to walk. Read More
House advances bill requiring State Board of Elections to work with “election integrity” groups
A bill fast-tracked through the rules committee and rapidly voted into passage. It could permit outside groups alter voter registration rolls. Read More
Freedom has multiple definitions
Are personal freedoms and political freedoms compatible? Read More
Outside money talks in NC
Years ago we passed transparency laws which would allow us to know who was contributing money to candidates. Today, as much as 82 percent of contributions come through committees without any identifiable affiliation to candidates or parties. Read More
A dysfunctional legislature
90 percent of the school vouchers being funded by the legislature go to religious schools. Read More
Michele Morrow: thinking (and looking) outside-the-box on public education
In order to have ideal results you must have order and better incident reporting. Read More
