A simple question
If someone had told us to stop and make peace in World War II would we have stopped? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Lack of mental health services is spurring a ‘capacity crisis’ in NC jails
Those waiting while in jail may have to wait longer than 300 days to get a bed for mental health treatment. Read More
Speedy trial case demonstrates divide within North Carolina’s highest court
How long is too long to wait for a court trial? Read More
Privacy and the Princess
People in high places in society, politics, theater, sports, movies, and royalty live in fishbowls. Apparently, first amendment rights are more valued than privacy. Read More
Carolina economy solid, not spectacular
When political commentators and activists pay attention to economic data, they typically seek to jam square statistical pegs into round partisan holes. Read More
You mean we have to vote again? Runoffs and second primaries in the 2024 election.
Election runoffs, like RC Cola and Moon Pies are mostly a southern phenomenon. Read More
Charges from both sides
This year, journalists face a challenge: How will they cover politicians, like Trump. The challenge comes at a time when newspapers are underfunded, overstretched and under-edited. Read More
Legislative epiphany: Teacher pay hasn’t kept up
North Carolina continues to have trouble recruiting and retaining high-quality teachers. One reason for this is that pay for teachers hasn’t kept up with inflation. Read More
Wrong, Mr. Stephens. I do not overlook exceptional students, like my own
Parents’ biggest complaint about public schools is that they do not adequately challenge their children. Read More
