A world in disarray
Strongmen like to poke the bear. Watch out for the riled-up mama bear; she is a force. Read More
NC Spin Articles
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government should be clearly reported and counted as part of the General Fund appropriation in whatever year it is withdrawn and spent.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
NC Legislature's tax cuts for wealthy mean we will lose more than $13 billion for NC needs.
Office of State Budget & Management and the Fiscal Research Division show that the loss to public funds from corporate and personal income tax cuts when in full effect would be between $13.7 and $15.2 billion. Read More
Office politics
Tiny Tim and Petty Patrick have a thing about office sizes. Read More
The good and the bad of the new state budget
With a current teacher shortage of 3,500 the pay raises given are "simply not enough." Read More
Trump and Robinson have landslide leads among Republicans
Almost two-thirds of Republicans polled were unaware there were no session limits for the legislature, but most would support them. Read More
A toxic combination of the shameless, delusional and opportunistic threatens our democracy
Three principal types of Republican characters have emerged and pose a genuine threat to our democracy and societal well-being. Read More
It's time to sunset JDIG
Jobs Development Incentives Grants were originally conceived as a tool to attract and retain businesses, but questions have arisen to question its effectiveness. Read More
A judge's order curbs right of press and public to record county commission meetings
In Richmond County, where government has a history of constitutional issues, a judge jailed a reporter in 2021. The repercussions are still playing out today. Read More
