Who is not running for president in 2024?
We elders are aware of the slow, cognitive decline that makes us so adorable. Who can predict when that might start for you or for me? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Monopoly men: GOP legislative leaders continue to expand their power in all directions
When Republicans took charge of our legislature in 2011 they promised a new era of openness and transparency. What we got was a much greater extension of legislative power than ever imagined. Read More
Workfare still superior to welfare
Voters didn’t know exactly what workfare might look like in practice but, broadly speaking they favor it. Read More
Trading bad for worse
A born showman is trying to become a politician. Read More
GOP control freaks
The party once associated with freedom has now morphed into a party of control and censorship Read More
Robinson and Stein neck and neck in gubernatorial poll
In the CIVITAS poll Lt Governor Robinson held less than a one percent lead over Attorney General Josh Stein. Read More
It's not their money
The Blue Cross restructuring bill would use the money of policy holders, including investments, to allow up to $1.9 billion to be transferred to a holding company. Read More
How we can limit political gerrymandering in 2023
Legislators should adopt stricter redistricting standards and stick with them when redrawing state legislative and congressional maps. Read More
Two House Republicans resign leadership positions in wake of derogatory comments
The resignations may be acceptable but the underlying philosophy isn't. Read More
Will our history repeat itself?
This Memorial Day we remember that patriots will sacrifice “self” for the common good. Patriots do not live a “my way or the highway” life. Read More
