Our workforce is still too small
In October 2019 61.6% of working-aged North Carolinians were either employed or looking for a job. During COVID the rate fell to as low as 58.2%. but has stayed around 60.5% since the summer. Read More
NC Spin Articles
How secure is North Carolina's power grid?
It is increasingly evident that our energy infrastructure is vulnerable to attacks. Read More
I don't believe God shot up the substation, but if he did.....
Many have speculated on the reasons for the attack on power substations in Moore County. We hope to learn the real reasons and soon. Read More
Cooper administration should bring same approach it brought to education funding to serving people with disabilities
Thanks to pathetic funding and maddening systemic inertia, more than 16,000 people in immediate need of direct services are stuck on a waiting list that can take years to traverse. Read More
Blaming the unvaccinated for vaccine side effects?
Fear mongering and misinformation being peddled by people with no scientific training about COVID vaccines is creating problems for all. Read More
Ross & Spellings: Organize UNC System for success
The two former UNC Presidents point out strengths but also weaknesses of the current governance system and suggest how it can be improved. Read More
Will 2023 be naughty or nice?
2022 has been a rough year. Even though the supply chain is improving, the Fed still thinks consumer spending is running too hot. But is a recession in our future? Read More
Election districts must reflect North Carolina, not political leadership
Legislative leaders Berger, Moore and their Republican colleagues contend that voting district map-making is “about political consideration.” Read More
PEPSC "framework" comes with yet more problems
PEPSC is established in part to move away from a system that pays teachers based largely on experience, but at the end of the day the new system new plan is still largely determined by years of experience. Read More
‘We are sinking’: More anxiety, more violence, and a shortage of NC healthcare workers
State lawmakers get an earful during mental health town hall Read More
