Household debt increases by the largest amount since 2007
Americans are not easing their spending, even as inflation outpaces wage growth. Unfortunately, inflation causes people to spend more money to consume the same basket of goods. Read More
NC Spin Articles
A legislature answerable to no one?
What recourse is there for anyone who might contend the state isn't meeting its Constitutional obligation or that the legislature is responsible? Read More
Judges not legislators: State Supreme Court’s legitimacy depends on continued respect for precedent
Since Republicans swept statewide court races in the midterm election there is widespread speculation that it will lead to dramatic reversals in some important constitutional jurisprudence. Read More
States should take lead on welfare
Large swaths of the federal budget represent an illegal use of the tax and spending powers granted to Congress by Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution. Read More
Is economics about more than inflation and jobs?
Some psychologists say humans are naturally wired to focus more on potential bad outcomes than on good ones, which explains the current concerns about inflation and recession. Read More
Mark Robinson is not fascinating
Perhaps Robinson’s race is what inspires some commentators to marvel at our lieutenant governor. Read More
Most pundits miss key points of N.C. redistricting dispute
On December 7th the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on what has been touted as a major landmark case of legislative authority. Read More
Growing & Distinct: The Unaffiliated Voter as Unmoored Voter
Unaffiliated voters are not just shadow partisans but are distinct from the two parties. Read More
Celebration tempered with caution as Respect for Marriage Act passes U.S. Senate, state level anti-LGBTQ bills loom
NC Senators Burr and Tillis were two of only twelve Republican Senators to vote in favor, but marriage equality might be an issue in the 2023 legislature. Read More
One of our state's great storytellers has died
From journeying down the heart of our state on the river to telling of intrigue during WW II, Philip Gerard was entertaining and provocative. Read More
