Democrats beat Cawthorn
Democrats who might feel uneasy about voting in a Republican primary can take comfort in knowing that they are probably helping their party in the long run. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Job shifts are coming. How can we prepare for them?
What kinds of jobs will expand and what kinds will shrink? Read More
The North Carolina Minute: the first newspapers in NC
It was 1751 when the first North Carolina newspaper was published. It ended in 1759 but a Wilmington paper began in 1764. Read More
Republican-led Senate in NC gives preliminary approval to Medicaid expansion after years of fighting it
Even though it took 10 years Senators approved Medicaid expansion, but the House says it won't take up the issue this session. Read More
National election integrity groups watching N.C. case closely
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide in the coming weeks whether N.C. legislative leaders can intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging voter ID. Read More
Remembering Memorial Day
Remembering Memorial Day becomes even more important as another war rages in Ukraine. A a grateful nation says thank you to all who have served the cause of protecting and standing in harms way in defending the United States of America. Read More
Only legislatures can rein in Congress
An amendment to the US Constitution is needed and federal politicians of both parties share the blame for deficit spending. Read More
There's something VERY troubling in the UNC System
Michael C. Behrens and Jay M. Smith say American universities are the envy of the world, largely based on a principle of shared governance. Read More
Governor’s office must do much better on hurricane recovery
Overseeing the massive job of hurricane recovery is not an easy job and clearly, the onset of the pandemic has made things much more difficult. But some hurricane victims have been living in motels for years. Read More
Post-primary Civitas Poll shows tight race for North Carolina’s open U.S. Senate seat
Ted Budd has a slight lead over Cheri Beasley and a slight plurality favors pro-choice over pro-life on abortion. Read More
