Most communities have a crime problem
Most communities saw a dramatic rise in crime rates from the 60s to the 90s, a significant drop through the mid-2010s and a distressing rise since then. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Paul Fulton, 1993: Strategic diversity in the modern workplace
The then-President of Sara Lee wrote this piece in 1993 about creating an environment that is attractive to and embraces a culturally diverse work force. It is worth reading today. Read More
Free speech under attack- again
It was 60 years ago that the legislature passed a bill restricting free speech on college campuses. Read More
A flash of lightning
DeSantis, Christie and Pence could learn some lessons from the 1984 Senate campaign in North Carolina. Read More
“Coastal grandmother” trend will sneak up on you (In Rothy Flats)
It was as if Diane Keaton and Martha Stewart had crept into my closet while I was sleeping and turned me into a...coastal grandma. Read More
Unsolicited advice for the President
Common sense advice to a seasoned politician from one who has also been in the public arena many years. Read More
July surprise: GOP lawmakers unveil sweeping bill to remake public education in NC
Among other things the new proposal takes away from The State Board of Education the ability to approve, terminate or renew charter schools. Read More
Major victory as scientific method returns to NC K-12 standards
It is in the best interest of all k-12 students to fix the critical thinking deficiency in our schools. Read More
The Tilt-A-Whirl
Too frequently attempts to level the play field end up being like riding a Tilt-A-Whirl. Read More
Separation of powers protects freedom
North Carolin's constitution states that “legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the state government shall be forever separate and distinct from each other.” Read More
