A referendum on despotism
The 2024 U.S. election is in many respects, notwithstanding the debates over so many critical domestic issues, a momentous referendum on global despotism. Let's hope voters know what is at stake. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Something you don't see often
James Lankford reached across the political divide to pass an immigration bill. Trump scuttled it. Lankford buried the hatchet. Read More
Beware of darkness
Republicans will appeal to hate and fear. Every day will be Halloween. The real message will be race. It's always about race. Read More
Recent cases highlight partisan differences within top court
We should expect Republicans and Democrats to set partisan preferences aside when judging matters of law. Read More
Leuchtenburg's 102nd birthday gift to us
Leuchtenburg's book on the patriot presidents is yet another treasure. What will this 102 year-old do next? Read More
America in 1776 and today
The community spirit and neighbor-helping-neighbor are not as strong a tradition as they were back then. They should be. It’s a grand solution to many problems. Read More
Missed opportunities
The current stalemate in our state budget process this year is because Republicans cannot agree on how to funnel even more money to private schools. Read More
Pedal to the metal
The 43% of Americans pulling for the overthrow of democracy will work to grow their ranks until the day when democracy does fall. Read More
Confident, principled and presidential
Civics lessons can be long, tedious, boring and unnecessary. But not the DNCC. Not last week. Read More
‘Bread lines and ugly shoes:’ Explaining economics is easier than you might think
Despite months of speeches its actually pretty simple: How will each candidate leverage their experience in the White House to improve public safety and bring prices on energy, food, and housing under control? Read More
