Vice-presidential Russian roulette
VPs are selected for political purposes based on gender and race and whether the VP can bring electoral votes from their home state. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The takeover has begun
Elections have consequences. If Trump wins again in November, no one can, or will stop him. Read More
We need more hospital competition
North Carolina policymakers ought to focus on encouraging more competition among providers within metros and regions Read More
Switching horses
Democrats have been in similar circumstances before. They should remember the outcomes of those conflicts. Read More
A twisted world
What happens if we have a president in the White House who has a cognitive decline? Read More
50th High school reunion was worth the wait
In the 1970s there was a high probability that if you drove a pickup to school, there was at least one gun in that unlocked vehicle during hunting season. Read More
The courts have decided on school calendar flexibility; why are legislative leaders fighting it?
About one-third of the states 115 school systems plan to start their upcoming year before the August 26th date mandated by the General Assembly. Read More
Top NC court unites in case tackling fundamental rights
The decision shows that North Carolina's highest court values protecting fundamental rights more than following governmental procedures. Read More
Folwell, State Health Plan score big legal win against Blue Cross
The Treasurer won the battle over opening up bidding for the state health plan. Read More
Are North Carolina public schools failing?
When demographic differences level the playing field North Carolina ranks at or near the top 10 percent of states. Read More
