Poll: Most NC workers happy with their jobs
The poll should be good news for employers. Read More
NC Spin Articles
And, what about all that federal COVID money
We don't know as much about federal spending in North Carolina as we should know. Read More
Sunday always comes
Which bothers you most: the bullhorn in the legislature or the assault rifle in the elementary school? Read More
Perceptions of polarization in North Carolina
A new study reveals that differences between Republicans and Democrats has remained consistent. Read More
History repeats itself
An all-white body punishing two Black men for relatively minor offenses brings back visions of our troubled past. Read More
Sweat the details on teacher pay.
In times of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching positions, North Carolina ought to enact big teacher pay increases. Read More
Tricia Cotham then and now
Cotham's party affiliation switch now gives Republicans veto-proof majorities in both houses of our legislature. Read More
NC ranks 2nd best in economic outlook, 10th best in economic performance in national report
Our state moved from 12th to 10th best in economic performance ranking. Read More
Loss of the innocents
Our reluctance to find solutions for the gun violence among us is robbing us of a future with hope. I will not stop calling for gun control until I see some action that makes a difference. Read More
