What Pat paid them
What did Governor McCrory pay the DHHS Gold Dust Twins when he was spending his money, not the taxpayers’? A curious TAPster decided to find out. The answer: You (the taxpayer) are paying the two... Read More
NC Spin Articles
Another perfect storm?
In politics, Labor Day marks the beginning of the political season. In even years, that means the beginning of the fall campaign. In odd years, we see the fields in various elections take shape... Read More
Vetoes seemingly arbitrary
Editorial by Greenville Daily Reflector, September 3, 2013. State lawmakers will reconvene in Raleigh today after a divisive session that saw North Carolina take a dramatic right turn on a host of... Read More
Let's join Super Tuesday
Editorial by Fayetteville Observer, reprinted in Winston-Salem Journal, September 2, 2013. It's possible to have too much of a good thing. And in the case of North Carolina's new, earlier-than-most... Read More
Catawbas’ casino belongs in their state
Editorial by Greensboro News-Record, September 3, 2013. The Catawba Indian Nation’s interest in opening a casino in North Carolina might be meant to gain political support for a gambling resort in... Read More
'Common' Mistakes
Slate.com, you're obviously trying to bait us with the headline of that Allison Benediktpost: "If You Send Your Kid to Private School, You Are a Bad Person." Well, good job. You succeeded. The... Read More
Top-Down Reforms Leave Teachers Feeling Powerless
In the classroom, nothing beats a good teacher. Abundant research affirms teacher quality as the most significant in-school predictor of student achievement. Teachers know they have the power to leave... Read More
Pope condemns chemical weapons, urges day of prayer
Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the use of chemical weapons, but he called for a negotiated settlement of the civil war in Syria, and announced he would lead a worldwide day of fasting and prayer for... Read More
Don't read too much in unemployment numbers
When the July jobs report for North Carolina came out last week, showing an uptick in the unemployment rate, all the usual suspects said all the usual things. Republicans whose main focus is national... Read More
Mixed bag: more jobs, less pay
Editorial by Wilmington Star-News, September 1, 2013. On Labor Day, it's fitting to note that there are definite signs that the economy and the job market are moving forward, slowly but deliberately... Read More
