Musk and Zuckerburg: A thriller in Vanillah that I willah not miss
Who is honestly pining to see these two pasty-faced, glassy-eyed billionaires beat the livin’ crap out of each other? Read More
NC Spin Articles
The Governor's race just got heated
If a gubernatorial candidate can't post a comment on social media without landing himself in a ditch, can he be governor without landing us in a ditch? Read More
Go young, Democrats
As a Gen Geezer I know we need to be listening, not just talking to our under 35 voters. Read More
Yes, North Carolina Governors matter
All states grant more authority to the legislative branch over the executive branch. What makes North Carolina distinctive is just how heavily the scales tilt in favor of the legislature. Read More
What's wrong with worker productivity?
Between 2021 and 2022 worker productivity slipped by 2%. What happened? Read More
Final budget deal could affect NC tax system’s progressivity
Everyone pays less income tax but the House Budget shifts the overall tax burden to higher-income households. Read More
A tentative Oct. 1 launch date for Medicaid expansion in NC depends on legislative action
An additional 600,000 recipients could receive Medicaid as soon as the budget is passed. When will that be? Read More
Poultry communities lose trust in media funded by donors
McClatchy papers tried to pit good rural people against "big bad" poultry. Read More
Small market radio
Losses of small market radio stations and newspapers that help people stay connected are losses to our communities and our culture. Read More
NCInnovation is a bridge too far
When the line between the public sector and private sector gets blurry or disappears altogether, conservatives get angry. Read More
