Divided government and 2024
Divided government may leave Democrats in the strongest position they’ve held since 2008. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Cooper's veto is no longer safe
The midterm election gave Republicans a supermajority in the Senate and a "functional supermajority" in the NC House. Read More
State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent
North Carolinians have a right to expect that the justices will act like justices – not legislators. Read More
If inflation subsides does that mean everything is ok?
Lowering inflation does not mean that prices will be lowered. What matters for your standard of living is the purchasing power of your salary. Read More
North Carolinians prefer Cyber Monday over Black Friday
Over 50% of those polled said they would not shop Black Friday this year. 41% said they would spend about the same sum of money as last year. Read More
Confidence in public education has decreased since pandemic
The growing dissatisfaction with public schools was most acute among Republicans and Independents. Read More
Carolina leaders should heed Cicero
Should Cicero be our state's official philosopher? Read More
A humble ending on the mighty Mississippi
A wonderful trip was sadly interrupted. Read More
Acting like we own the joint
The Thanksgiving table has to be navigated carefully these days. It is also a place where adult children often reveal their teenage mischief to their parents. Read More
Adversaries need not be enemies
Many people in public life get along pretty well with their ideological opponents. Two US Senate candidates became good friends. Read More
