NC Spin Articles

The GOP's Three Big Problems

Legislators will return to the capital next week to figure out what to do about Gov. Pat McCrory's two vetoes. Then, the 2013 legislative session should be put to bed for good. No more bizarre bills...    Read More

August 27, 2013

Hunt's realistic views

Editorial by News and Observer, August 25, 2013. Jim Hunt looks younger than his 76 years now, and when he gets going about the governorship and Democrats, his voice deepens and his tone grows serious...    Read More

August 27, 2013

Who really funds schools?

Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, August 27, 2013. Stung by “outrageous claims” that they cut school spending, N.C. House Republicans responded with a “fact sheet” that blames cities and...    Read More

August 27, 2013



Three cheers for good teachers

Most of us that actually have a high school education and some beyond, have some special teachers still in our memories that had a great impact on us. I can say without reservation that all of the...    Read More

August 27, 2013



Who has the Bigger Tent?

How many times have we heard the Democrats say the Republican Party is in disarray? How many times have we heard the party is splintered into two factions and we are not inclusive of everyone? How...    Read More

August 27, 2013

The 1 Percent

Republican pay policies are the same as Republican economic policies: For the top 1 percent, lobster and champagne! For everybody else, crumbs. Cookie crumbs, I presume. The N&O reported that DHHS...    Read More

August 27, 2013

Why get off welfare?

Contrary to stereotypes, there is no evidence that people on welfare are lazy. Surveys of recipients consistently show their desire for a job. But there is also evidence that many are reluctant to...    Read More

August 27, 2013