Is economics about more than inflation and jobs?
Some psychologists say humans are naturally wired to focus more on potential bad outcomes than on good ones, which explains the current concerns about inflation and recession. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Mark Robinson is not fascinating
Perhaps Robinson’s race is what inspires some commentators to marvel at our lieutenant governor. Read More
Most pundits miss key points of N.C. redistricting dispute
On December 7th the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on what has been touted as a major landmark case of legislative authority. Read More
Growing & Distinct: The Unaffiliated Voter as Unmoored Voter
Unaffiliated voters are not just shadow partisans but are distinct from the two parties. Read More
Celebration tempered with caution as Respect for Marriage Act passes U.S. Senate, state level anti-LGBTQ bills loom
NC Senators Burr and Tillis were two of only twelve Republican Senators to vote in favor, but marriage equality might be an issue in the 2023 legislature. Read More
One of our state's great storytellers has died
From journeying down the heart of our state on the river to telling of intrigue during WW II, Philip Gerard was entertaining and provocative. Read More
A great big missed opportunity
We hope that Ted Budd will represent us as a humble servant. His past record leaves a lot of room for doubt. Read More
Gas-tax hike is a non-starter
Get ready for it: Everyone wants more and better roads on which to drive. But nobody wants to pay more for them. Read More
Why the 'red wave' failed, what the latest Civitas poll reveals
The Democrats successfully pitched the American public a vision that resonated. Republicans failed to do the same. Read More
GOP bragging rings hollow without Medicaid expansion
If Senate leadership wants to take credit for all the advances the state has made they must also accept responsibility for the devastation many families have endured because they couldn't get the health care they needed. Read More
