Which dominates: Bad or good economic news?
The latest year-over-year inflation rate is now 3.7%. Read More
NC Spin Articles
New maps for Congress and state legislature released
It comes as no surprise that Republican legislative leaders drew maps that would heavily favor their party and candidates. Read More
Family structure shapes economic outcomes
States with higher-than-average marriage rates among their working-aged adults had higher-than-average economic performance. Read More
Everything that's right about men these days
Maybe we’re entering a long overdue era of men learning how to be friends in the way women do it. Read More
A sign for the Speaker
The Speaker can banish opponents to the legislative basement, but sometimes actions of vengeance backfire. Read More
The media just can't get it right
If spinning tales was a crime jails would be full of Congressmen and the House would be an empty chamber. Read More
Fair maps, equal representation, a must for NC
Voters should choose their politicians. Politicians shouldn't choose their voters. Partisan gerrymandering is bad for democracy. Read More
NC Democratic Party strangely silent
12 House Democrats staged a walkout during a vote on a resolution to support Israel. Read More
A world in disarray
Strongmen like to poke the bear. Watch out for the riled-up mama bear; she is a force. Read More
State budget is bigger than reported
Every dollar spent by our state government should be clearly reported and counted as part of the General Fund appropriation in whatever year it is withdrawn and spent. Read More
