"Deeply sad," Abortion Ad?
40 years ago, many Democrats weren’t comfortable talking about abortion and birth control. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Where is the economy today?
COVID changed everything, perhaps even the look and feel of a recession. Read More
Been thinking about Doulas
Doulas can help in the delivery of healthy babies and healthy mothers; they should be included in Medicaid coverage. Read More
Legislature advances an anti-environment proposal that’s stunning in its sweep
Due to a a population that’s doubled and grown more affluent in the last half century, millions of acres of forests, wetlands, farmland, and other open spaces have been transformed into urban landscapes. Read More
Addressing the menace of gang and gun violence in North Carolina
Youth violence has been on the decline for many years but in 2022 in North Carolina rose 9 percent. Read More
You can't make this up
If all the forces at play continue to roll over an electorate, we can kiss it all goodbye. You can’t make this stuff up. Read More
State ranks poorly on remote taxes
If you live in one state but earn income from clients in another state you are obligated to pay tax to North Carolina. Read More
NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls: ‘Good turnout can overcome a bad gerrymander’
The justice said, “Bring your cases to court, prove your facts and argue. I think that’s an important aspect of citizenship.” Read More
The circus
FBI informants, bribes, indictments, malarky, all on the same day – the circus is back in town. Read More
A plea to state lawmakers: Help this man do his job
Juvenile justice is not hugely complex, prohibitively expensive or both. Read More
