Blaming the unvaccinated for vaccine side effects?
Fear mongering and misinformation being peddled by people with no scientific training about COVID vaccines is creating problems for all. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Ross & Spellings: Organize UNC System for success
The two former UNC Presidents point out strengths but also weaknesses of the current governance system and suggest how it can be improved. Read More
Will 2023 be naughty or nice?
2022 has been a rough year. Even though the supply chain is improving, the Fed still thinks consumer spending is running too hot. But is a recession in our future? Read More
Election districts must reflect North Carolina, not political leadership
Legislative leaders Berger, Moore and their Republican colleagues contend that voting district map-making is “about political consideration.” Read More
PEPSC "framework" comes with yet more problems
PEPSC is established in part to move away from a system that pays teachers based largely on experience, but at the end of the day the new system new plan is still largely determined by years of experience. Read More
‘We are sinking’: More anxiety, more violence, and a shortage of NC healthcare workers
State lawmakers get an earful during mental health town hall Read More
A new assessment of North Carolina's election results now that turnout data is finalized
In 2022, registered Republicans were the highest percentage of the electorate (34.4 percent), followed closely behind by registered Democrats, with Unaffiliateds behind at 31 percent. Read More
Economic freedom is a shock absorber
Traditionally, lenders charge more interest for lending over a longer time period than short, but that's currently not the case. Read More
The lottery - still bad for North Carolina
Is the lottery a benign form of entertainment or an addiction? Either way it is being sponsored and promoted by government? Read More
I'm the Governor of North Carolina and this fringe claim before the Supreme Court could upend democracy
North Carolinians have relied on the balance of power to prevent one branch of government from dominating another. We don't need to change that long-standing tradition. Read More
