Zombie cicadas are having the time of their lives
At best, cicadas are a freak of nature, something to be tolerated until its merciful end, rather like RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Cooper blasts GOP voucher expansion as “larceny”
The governor endorsed proposed legislation that would require voucher students to take state standardized tests and provide services for students with disabilities that comply with federal mandates. The bill would also mandate additional reporting from private schools, including graduation rates, attendance records, financial audits and aggregate test scores. Read More
It's not all bad news on intellectual diversity
Commitment to intellectual diversity is not merely an exercise in checking a faculty member’s voter registration but examining the body of their academic work to ensure a commitment to teaching diverse theories. Read More
Robinson, Stein in statistical dead heat in NC governor’s race
The lead Mark Robinson enjoyed earlier this year is all but gone. Donald Trump's lead over President Biden is within the margin of error. Read More
The stats that really matter in assessing K-12 education funding
North Carolina’s school funding system—a system that has been systematically defunded over the past decade—is failing dramatically in achieving the goal of allowing all children the equal opportunity to meet state standards. Read More
Thank God for those Tar Heel boys
Future historians hopefully will look back and cite the actions of The Tar Heel boys on April 30 as the turning point on college campuses nationwide. Read More
Out of sight
Destroying encampments does not make the problem go away. We are complicating the problem because we have no real solutions. Read More
Cut state tax on capital gains
South Carolina excludes 44% of long-term capital gains, making its effective tax rate lower than ours. Read More
When conservatives balk at scrutinizing public spending
A nonprofit run by Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson’s wife is being examined by state officials for questionable actions related to a lucrative state contract it had. Read More
Say "Thank You" to a nurse next week
At every health challenge I’ve had, I’ve had a dedicated, experienced and committed nurse holding my hand and giving me the strength and fortitude I needed to heal. Read More
