Our technology made us resilient
How much worse would our health, our economy, our education systems, and the quality of life have been without modern information and technology? Read More
NC Spin Articles
More North Carolinians are shopping online for the holidays
Since the pandemic some key shifts in holiday shopping have occured. Read More
New Civitas Poll: Biden's disapproval rating at 57% in North Carolina
A poll of 500 voters give their opinions of President Biden, Governor Cooper, the direction of the country and the news media. Read More
Can a wage-price spiral be avoided?
In the past year private sector wages have risen 5% in the nation and 6% in North Carolina. But inflation has risen 6%. Read More
Judge’s order to up school funding is legally, practically, and morally correct
Irrespective of the roadblocks the legislature may erect the duty to enforce the constitution and the rights North Carolina children will fall to the state Supreme Court. Read More
How Far Can the Kudzu of Trumpism Cover North Carolina?
The Trump Kudzu has spread throughout the Republican party in North Carolina, as evidence in Madison Cawthorn. Read More
On making a column count
Over the years the author has written about 2,200 weekly columns about North Carolina. Some of them might deserve to be trashed. Read More
How to beat Madison Cawthorn
Despite what he says about why he switched districts the fact is that the new 13th district is more Republican than his 14th district. Read More
General Assembly sends new state budget to Cooper for final approval
After three years without an approved budget Governor Cooper has signed the $25.8 billion spending plan, admitting that it is far from perfect. Read More
Madison Cawthorn begins campaign in new district by insulting voters
In announcing his candidacy in the 13th district Cawthorn insulted residents there by saying they don't have sense enough not to nominate a RINO or rube. Read More
