Lame-duck Berger poo-poos idea of gas tax changes
Is there nothing in the entire state bureaucracy that can be cut or defunded? Nothing? Read More
NC Spin Articles
Bringing back exclusion: NC’s school voucher program
Instead of arguing for outright segregation, White supremacists used coded language, like "educational freedom, parental rights, school choice." Read More
Elon University Poll: A proud but deeply uneasy public as America celebrates its 250th Anniversary
69% believe the signers of the Declaration of Independence would feel more disappointment than pride about modern American democracy. Read More
Countering confusion about NC flat tax’s impact
Yes, we have a flat tax rate, meaning the higher the income, the more a person pays. Read More
Life in the gray
Instead of the either/ors we need to learn to live with the both/ands of life. Read More
Denser cities won’t rely on transit
We place too high value on automobility for buses and trains to carry a sizable share of North Carolina travelers. Read More
Twists and Turns
If Trump’s spinning a tale so he can pay his allies that should boomerang on Trump. He should pay a price. Read More
Mergers only make hospital monopolies worse
Decades of economic evidence demonstrates that hospital consolidation raises prices and does not improve quality. Read More
Roberts: UNC must keep up with NC’s growth
At a time when many universities see declining enrollments due to reduced birth rates, the UNC System sees increasing enrollment. Our state is projected to be the nation’s 7th-largest state by 2030. Read More
Expand options for behavioral health
Mental health access needs to be a top priority for our state. Read More
