An Ironic twist
Republicans are giving Biden what he wants. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Lawmakers propose electing state education board
Only one of the ten most populous states has an elected state school board. Read More
Right-sizing expectations about gubernatorial power in North Carolina
One longtime political reporter says "North Carolina's governors are on their way to becoming a potted plant." Read More
Half of North Carolinians say bank failures will increase inflation
About one-third believe they will be better off a year from now, another third says they will be worse off and the final third say they will be in about the same condition. Read More
NC House panel advances controversial bill to dramatically expand school vouchers
The House raced through committee proposed legislation that could forever change the state's public education landscape. Read More
Will Work at home and artificial intelligence help us or hurt us?
Can we maximize the "good," while minimizing the potential "bad?" Read More
Coming to grips with the deadly impact of information overload
Scholarship has demonstrated that the average American in the 19th century was far more involved than we are in church meetings, political and social meetings, civic organizations, and even hobbies and common-interest clubs. Read More
Republicans are running wild in my state
In North Carolina we see I see the same arrogance and winner-takes-all attitude that are on display all around the country — and that are the antithesis of ethical, responsible, democratic government. Read More
Kicking the Hornet's nest
Republicans are getting too smug with their veto-proof majority in the legislature and starting to believe their own press. Read More
North Carolina ranks high on roads
The 2013 change in the road funding formula has elevated our state's road ratings. Read More
