Can justice in NC still be independent? It must!
The law is not just what comes out of the General Assembly. It must comport to the Constitutions of the United States and North Carolina. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Republicans fall short of a veto-proof legislative majority, but advocates foresee tough fights on several key issues
North Carolina has seen a dramatic increase in out-of-state requests seeking abortions. Read More
NC partisan balance hangs by a one-vote thread
One vote could prove crucial to upholding Cooper’s vetoes of legislation that goes too far, as well as the balance of power among our three branches of government. Read More
Some Thoughts about 2022 Election's Aftermath in North Carolina
The political past can tell us about the future. Read More
What the Supreme Court did not know
This comment addresses matters not addressed by any of the parties or the Court, but helps explain why this decision is inappropriate for resolution by an appellate court. Read More
The widening urban-rural divide and other thoughts
The midterm election showed that the country, as a whole, wants the middle back. Read More
Powerful ideas drive growth debate
There are several schools of thought about how best to accelerate and broaden economic growth in North Carolina. Read More
Can we cut back?
What can we do if there are further strains on the economy? Read More
N.C. Regional Universities Must Innovate and Reinvent to Serve the State
Regional universities cannot grow their way out of enrollment declines. They can’t price their way out, research their way out or fundraise their way out. What they can and must do is reinvent and innovate. Read More
A red wave sweeps through North Carolina, but crashes on the rocks of redistricting
The court-drawn congressional map is more favorable to Democrats than one drawn without partisan data to benefit one party. Read More
