Former Supreme Court Justice Mike Morgan joins growing Governor’s race field
The Democratic primary could end up hinging more on matters like personality, electability and fundraising than significant differences over substantive issues. Read More
NC Spin Articles
NCInnovation’s public funding is a mistake
Funneling over $1 billion of funds into a risky and largely unaccountable venture is unlikely to inspire confidence. Read More
HPU Poll: NC still feeling impacts of inflation
According to this poll, the Consumer Sentiment Index shows that North Carolinians’ opinions about the economy and their personal finances remain low. Read More
Reading to the end
We should be worried about our inability to think and learn by reading. Read More
Three little words. Let's see if I can remember them
I felt a weird kinship with a former president who crowed about remembering three words. He got the nuke codes. Read More
Trump versus Biden
In political campaigns candidates face choices between doing what’s right when it’s risky – or sitting silent and ducking. Read More
How low can they go?
Even Donald Trump, Jr. is accusing North Carolina's legislature of "shady backroom deals." Read More
College rankings reveal awkward truths
Some interesting ways of determining the rankings of North Carolina colleges and universities. Read More
Start to the new school year sends a message about North Carolina’s future
Scores of schools have been struggling since the start of the traditional school calendar to stay operational in the infernal late summer weather. Read More
NC needs a gaming commission independent from the Education Lottery
The North Carolina Education Lottery has served the state well as a lottery operator but is not equipped to handle the complexities of regulating the expanded retail and digital casino options being considered Read More
