Party Pooper
Tricia Cotham joins a list of prominent Democrats who have switched parties. Some rise above principles. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Does the truth matter anymore?
Cheers are what matters these days? But does that make them truth? Read More
Rep Tricia Cotham's party switch gives House GOP a veto-proof majority
Democrats power to sustain Governor Cooper's vetos was weak; now it non-existent. Read More
What makes North Carolina so popular
In the past half-century our state has re-made its economy. Read More
Patriotism requires a common story
Is America a bright shining city on a hill or a bright shining lie? Read More
GOP lawmakers want to have more input into selecting Community College President
Democrats blast legislative proposal as another higher ed power grab, but Republicans say they aim to address a leadership revolving door Read More
Our tax system is more progressive than we thought
The movement to make our tax system more progressive is misguided. Read More
I must go down to the sea again
We know the science or rising tides and coastal erosion. The question is how will we be willing to change, how we live with the dynamics of the sea and sound around us? Read More
Democrats face headwinds on top issues
A recent High Point University poll asked 793 registered voters to rank issues in order of importance. They were school safety, inflation, education, health care, law enforcement, supporting veterans, opioids, job creation, voting integrity, and taxes. Read More
Lying to themselves
The reactionaries in America live in fear. Everyone is out to get them and nobody is out to protect them. Read More
