NC consumer sentiment continues to remain low
The findings of the January poll on consumer sentiment hasn't changed much since the September 2022 poll. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The Republican attacks on education will continue until morale improves
It’s not just the pandemic that’s harmed our kids, there is a politically motivated culture war impacting education. Read More
The Literacy test in North Carolina
A Constitutional Amendment vote in 1970 didn't just fail, it failed spectacularly. Read More
Schools are for learning, not battlefield for 'culture war'
Stop the rhetoric and antics. End the disruptive tactics, make prudent decisions and investments in the quality of those who lead their classrooms and the resources these students and teachers need. Read More
Lawmakers have a chance to end state's CON game
Not only does CON thwart competition but evidence suggests it blocks patients from access to superior equipment. Read More
The crazy party
The class clowns helped President Biden look like a mature, serious and responsible leader. Read More
How worrisome is the national debt?
Divided by the population, the national debt is more than $9000 per person, including both adults and children .At its core, the national debt is a political issue based on collective decisions about spending and taxing. Read More
Racial disparities aren't proof of bias
You can’t just eyeball the two homeownership rates, 75% and 45%, and attribute the 30-point difference to racial discrimination. Read More
Strategies for improving North Carolina's struggling mental health system
Years of inadequate funding and a threadbare patchwork of services means community mental health treatment for adults without insurance is severely limited. Read More
Three tribes
In our "Holy Land," Washington, three tribes rule. Read More
