The human consequences of North Carolina's pseudo-democracy
Republican gerrymandering has insured that the General Assembly’s GOP majority will never lose power unless a future state Supreme Court bans partisan redistricting. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Is that the other shoe dropping?
Efforts to build a state ABC warehouse take on new intrigue Read More
It's time to say NO to the State ABC Commission
The State ABC Commission Wants $310 Million Dollars To Build A New Warehouse. It’s A Complete Waste of Money. Read More
DEI out in state government, but remains ingrained in wider culture
It would be great to get to a point where the culture at large also doesn’t feel the need to micromanage the demographics of movie characters, the opinions of software engineers, or any other example of an individual trying to pursue the American dream. Read More
It isn't easy being green
For a person who hates losing, Donald Trump is losing on many fronts. A green reflecting pool is the latest. Read More
Why business leaders ought to worry
There is a perceived growing undercurrent of suspicion, resentment, and outright hostility aimed at the business sector. Read More
How to fix our semiquincentennial problem
That man in the White House mistakenly believes that for our 250th birthday we should be celebrating him. Read More
Bring baseball to Raleigh without a taxpayer check
If Raleigh is a true major-league market, it should attract major-league private investment. Read More
Amending NC’s constitution is a serious matter
Voters in November should evaluate each proposed amendment on its own terms, asking not just whether they agree with the policy but whether it belongs in a constitution. Read More
Pieces of a puzzle
If we have a president who can't tell the difference between a boo and a cheer, Lord knows what could happen next. Read More
