Beyond all recognition
In the legislative press room there's a meter about to blow. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Former Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan joins growing Governor’s race field
The Democratic primary could end up hinging more on matters like personality, electability and fundraising than significant differences over substantive issues. Read More
NCInnovation’s public funding is a mistake
Funneling over $1 billion of funds into a risky and largely unaccountable venture is unlikely to inspire confidence. Read More
HPU Poll: NC still feeling impacts of inflation
According to this poll, the Consumer Sentiment Index shows that North Carolinians’ opinions about the economy and their personal finances remain low. Read More
Reading to the end
We should be worried about our inability to think and learn by reading. Read More
Three little words. Let's see if I can remember them
I felt a weird kinship with a former president who crowed about remembering three words. He got the nuke codes. Read More
Trump versus Biden
In political campaigns candidates face choices between doing what’s right when it’s risky – or sitting silent and ducking. Read More
How low can they go?
Even Donald Trump, Jr. is accusing North Carolina's legislature of "shady backroom deals." Read More
College rankings reveal awkward truths
Some interesting ways of determining the rankings of North Carolina colleges and universities. Read More
