Unsolicited advice for the President
Common sense advice to a seasoned politician from one who has also been in the public arena many years. Read More
NC Spin Articles
July surprise: GOP lawmakers unveil sweeping bill to remake public education in NC
Among other things the new proposal takes away from The State Board of Education the ability to approve, terminate or renew charter schools. Read More
Major victory as scientific method returns to NC K-12 standards
It is in the best interest of all k-12 students to fix the critical thinking deficiency in our schools. Read More
The Tilt-A-Whirl
Too frequently attempts to level the play field end up being like riding a Tilt-A-Whirl. Read More
Separation of powers protects freedom
North Carolin's constitution states that “legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the state government shall be forever separate and distinct from each other.” Read More
Disciple DeSantis? It's easier than he thinks
Governor DeSantis recently said he would like to have been one of the Apostles. There's good news for you, Ron. Read More
Shortsighted decision
If the Supreme Court's decision ending affirmative action in college admissions reduced opportunities for people of color it runs full speed into the demographic headwinds the US is facing. Read More
A salesman's pitch
Donald Trump's responses to his indictments sound like the hucksters at the old-fashioned traveling medicine show. Read More
Tax cuts for richest 20% or fund the things North Carolinians need?
The proposed income tax cuts - from 4.75% to 2.49% in 2029 - will benefit the richest 20 percent of North Carolinians. Read More
Nuance of chicken story lost in clickbait world
Media reports often leave out or get the wrong nuance on news stories. Just ask Bojangles. Read More
