Editorial, News and Observer, July 21, 2013. Now, one can’t blame state employees for being a little hesitant to support Gov. Pat McCrory’s desire to “streamline” the State Personnel Act... Read More
This fall, North Carolina launches a new assault on reading proficiency – or rather the lack of proficiency by too many N.C. third graders. N.C. lawmakers hope to change that through a plan that... Read More
Editorial, Jacksonville Daily News, July 11, 2013. President Barack Obama was right when he conceded recently that the boom in U.S. natural gas production is both good for the environment and good for... Read More
Within North Carolina political circles, stories abound regarding the hard lessons doled out by the political enforcers of earlier governors. Not too long ago, most governors understood that they... Read More
Editorial Durham Herald-Sun, July 17, 2013. Many of us still remember those days when the calendar was rhythmically predictable from year to year. When June came, along with it came the long-awaited... Read More
In researching my upcoming biography of former North Carolina Gov. Jim Martin, I’ve been conducting personal interviews, rooting through boxes of archival material, and collecting press coverage of... Read More
I haven't touched on the Trayvon Martin issue because race matters in this country are the paralysis of the American people. To constructively discuss Trayvon would require empathy, introspection and... Read More
Editorial from Jacksonville Daily News, July 18, 2013. Some people are likely suffering from withdrawal symptoms this week. They’ve been watching the blow-by-blow coverage of George Zimmerman’s... Read More
Editorial from Wilmington Star-News, July 20, 2013. While a controversial voter ID proposal is getting lots of attention, the N.C. General Assembly is considering another issue that could affect how... Read More
I don't know all the good, the so-so and the outright waste that the N.C. Rural Economic Development Center is responsible for over the years. But I know it's time for a change. I knew that after... Read More
