Ethics problems plague state high courts too
North Carolina’s Supreme Court chief justice heard cases despite a conflict of interest. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Will 2024 be a year of two economies?
Following his uncle's advice, Mike gives the bad news first, then the good news. Read More
Psychology helps explain political divide
Our political differences extend far beyond our contrasting views on specific pieces of legislation or electoral candidates. Read More
Go with grandpa
Could the choice be between grandpa and the Fuehrer? Read More
Time to turn back the clock?
In the ‘Citizens United’ case, the Supreme Court ruled a Super PAC could take unlimited donations and corporate donations. Unlimited donations have fueled corruption. Read More
Charter Schools Review Board denies application for an all-boys charter in Mecklenburg County
The review board has the power to approve, renew, amend and terminate charters. Read More
Politicians are the problem, not government
The difference between candidates can be boiled down to this: “Does a candidate want to use the coercive power of government to pass more laws to make you do something ― or not?” Read More
Don’t believe every five (or one) star Review You Read
How many stars will you give this column about customer ratings? Read More
N.C. justices must see legislators as peoples' representatives, not their dictators
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby sees it. He contends the legislature can act without question. He even challenges the basic requirement that elections must be fair. Read More
Bald Head transportation fight could clarify limits of state regulation
The NC Court of Appeals will be called upon to referee a fight between the village of Bald Head and a private company. Read More
