Nuclear energy is best for North Carolina
New laws say North Carolina must cut carbon dioxide emissions by 70 percent in the next eight years. Experts say we need a mix of all available sources. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The Spanish Armada
There is an Armada of trawlers in the Neuse River but for every pound of shrimp they haul in there is at least four pounds of bycatch they must throw away. Read More
North Carolinians think recession is here
Relatively speaking, North Carolina's economy is performing well. But try selling that to people who have drawn conclusions that things have gone horribly wrong. Read More
Losing the narrative
Democrats can’t seem to craft a coherent message and stick to it. Read More
Worker shortage continues: Low wage sectors hardest hit
The U.S. population that is either working or actively looking for work has indeed shrunk: labor force participation is now 62.2%, down from 63.4% in January 2020. Read More
The last best hope for North Carolina’s public schools
Since Republicans took over our legislature they have conducted a slow but steady campaign to privatize, “voucherize” and resegregate education by gradually shifting funding to favored private entities. Read More
Empty buses don't improve air quality
Bus ridership was declining before COVID. What's the future for public transit? Read More
Court must affirm Leandro order and plan, N.C. must fund it
When students in many schools return at the end of next month they will learn there aren't enough teachers in many schools. Read More
North Carolina Minute: St. John's hospital in Raleigh
Healthcare was quite different in the 1880's for the forerunner of Raleigh's Rex Hospital. Read More
Beasley vs. Budd: With 12 weeks to go, Democratic Senate candidate finds surprising momentum
Some had already conceded the Senate seat to the GOP but the race is shaping up to be closer than predicted. Read More
