Victory over Japan Day reminds us what American exceptionalism is made of
Most years September 2nd passes without much thought by many, but VJ Day should serve as a reminder of the Greatest Generation’s birthright to us. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Is anybody above the law?
What happens when we begin the slippery slide of ignoring law and rules, and the voice of our conscience? Read More
Break up to make up with parents
Even though North Carolina is one of the fastest growing states enrollment in district-run public schools has declined 4 percent in the past decade. Read More
2022 is looking a lot like....2020
There is a large gap when it comes to enthusiasm each party has in their U.S. Senate candidate in North Carolina. Read More
A bi-partisan full court press to restore trust in North Carolina elections
While North Carolina is not fraught with corruption and election fraud there are problems with how elections are run in our state. Read More
Successful public schools: More than just providers of a sound basic education
It seems almost unfathomable that the Supreme Court would, after all these years, fail to seize the opportunity to enforce such a fundamental constitutional right. Read More
North Carolina Minute: The little girl from Grabtown
She was one of our own but the world loved her. Read More
Affirmative action for Republicans
The political party that decries affirmative action now wants affirmative action to hire more conservative college professors. Read More
Rural communities need Medicaid expansion now
Rural Eastern Carolina, which is home to 1.4 million hard-working people, faces disproportionate rates of chronic conditions that, when not managed early, result in high medical bills and financial hardship for those without insurance. Read More
Should the Fed stop influencing interest rates?
Should the Fed try to smooth the ups and downs in the economy, even though its actions might make the economy more unstable and unequal in income? Read More
