The good and the bad of the new state budget
With a current teacher shortage of 3,500 the pay raises given are "simply not enough." Read More
NC Spin Articles
Trump and Robinson have landslide leads among Republicans
Almost two-thirds of Republicans polled were unaware there were no session limits for the legislature, but most would support them. Read More
A toxic combination of the shameless, delusional and opportunistic threatens our democracy
Three principal types of Republican characters have emerged and pose a genuine threat to our democracy and societal well-being. Read More
It's time to sunset JDIG
Jobs Development Incentives Grants were originally conceived as a tool to attract and retain businesses, but questions have arisen to question its effectiveness. Read More
A judge's order curbs right of press and public to record county commission meetings
In Richmond County, where government has a history of constitutional issues, a judge jailed a reporter in 2021. The repercussions are still playing out today. Read More
How often do you think of the Roman Empire?
Turns out today's man is thinking about gladiators, all things Caesar and all things Roman Empire, not sex. Read More
To fix our politics, try conversation
In healthy communities, we don’t assume that those with whom we differ must be dishonest, stupid, or evil. Such mutual respect makes it possible to work and live together. Read More
Pure politics
The Lieutenant Governor likes to talk tough. But on casinos he waited until the issue was dead before he announced opposition. Read More
A Whopper of a lie
Republican budget makers claim they are giving teachers a 7 percent raise. But it is over two years and doesn't keep up with inflation. Read More
Even more tragedy for Ukraine and Russia
No one has yet discerned a rational reason that Putin initiated this war. Read More
