Paying with fire and the already burned
Some Democrats are helping Trump supporters win primaries, believing their extremist views will cause their defeat in the General Elections. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Most corporate welfare in NC goes to the wealthiest counties
Diverting limited taxpayer resources to “create jobs” in North Carolina’s wealthiest and least-need counties is certainly reckless. Read More
North Carolina Minute: Amusement from days gone by
Ads in a 1920 publication speak of entertainment offerings to Raleigh residents. Read More
UNC Board of Governors undermined in UNC System move to Raleigh, conservative members say
To whom do the UNC Board of Governors owe their allegiance, the legislature or the university system? Read More
Dobbs decision highlights Supreme Court misconceptions
The largest misconception involves the Supreme Court’s power to determine whether a woman can secure an abortion. Read More
Both sides now
This appears to be a regressive time in America. Civil rights and rights particular for women and minorities may also be overturned. Read More
Housing demand will stay strong
A Duke economists expects only a “modest cooling” in response to higher interest rates. Read More
The Supreme Court is wildly out of step with North Carolinians
Can we still call ourselves a democracy when six unelected, unrepresentative judges are the ones having the final say? Read More
Budget bill sent to Cooper puts NC’s controversial school voucher program on path to dramatic expansion
In August, when school systems across the state are scrambling to fill an expected record number of teacher vacancies, lawmakers may regret not addressing funding issues for public schools. Read More
50 years ago an NC politician stood up. Now another takes the low road
North Carolina Senator Sam Ervin presided over the Watergate hearings and once told a lawyer, "The rain it raineth on the just. And also on the unjust fella; But chiefly on the just, because the unjust steals the just's umbrella.” Read More
