The "Scots-Irish" and the "Savage South"
A large number of Scots immigrate to North Carolina. Read More
NC Spin Articles
NC House Republicans committed to reducing taxes responsibly
The recently passed House budget strikes a delicate balance between putting more money in the pockets of North Carolinians and ensuring the state’s financial stability to support recovery efforts in western North Carolina. Read More
Budgetary storm clouds
Governor Stein said, “We need to balance our books, not bury our heads in the sand.” Read More
Courts could clarify NC government’s executive, legislative power
Disputes between the executive and legislative branches might best be settled by the judicial branch. Read More
Hubris, denial and deceit
There comes a point when we all need to reckon with the changes that come to all of us as we age. Sometimes hubris and denial work against us. Deceit always catches up with us. Read More
Fiscal fantasies threaten economic future
Since 2020, revenue has fluctuated between 16% and 19% of GDP. Net federal expenditure has fluctuated between 22% and 31% of GDP. Read More
Thanks for the evidence
Trump's white supremacy leanings were never more evident than when the president of South Africa met with Trump in the White House. Read More
Turning their backs on victims of Helene
Republicans who promised support are silent as the Trump administration denies requests for funds Read More
Trump’s support skews NC voters’ take on tariffs
Only 31% of Independent voters thought tariffs were necessary. That could be important to election outcomes since this group often swings election results. Read More
Why I'm optimistic about NC Democrats
Between 2008 and 2024, NC Democrats have prevailed in only one election cycle, the 2018 “Blue Moon” contest. Read More
