Medicaid expansion remains unwise
Expanding access to medical care for low income residents could be accomplished in other ways. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Surge in violence merits response
The overall crime rate is lower than it was in 2010, however violent crimes are surging. Read More
Judge shouldn't need to order legislature to do the right thing. Fund the Leandro plan now
Legislators continue to shoot from the lip. Judge Lee cites fact and the law as background for his ideas, questions and stances. Read More
Do limousine liberals control the Democratic Party?
Democrats in high tax blue states are unwilling to consider spending restraint and tax cuts that have proven so beneficial to states like North Carolina. Read More
Quit pretending and pass the maps
This redistricting process is just sham. The Republicans controlling the legislature don’t care what the people think and Democrats have no influence. Read More
Recovering from defeat
We've survived defeats before.To move beyond defeat pray for new leaders. Read More
Civitas poll: Biden job approval sinks to new low in North Carolina
North Carolina is becoming unfriendly territory for the president, but voters are split on Governor Cooper's performance. Read More
Congressman David Price's retirement highlights the conundrum of public service in the modern era
Indeed, as Price looks forward to his retirement 15 months hence, it’s worth noting just how rare politicians like him are and how difficult modern circumstances make it for them to rise and have an impact. Read More
Is a wealth tax in our future?
Trillions of dollars were added to the national debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. To avoid putting this on the national tab some are advocating new federal taxes. Read More
Mortgage discrimination claims are bunk
Beware of those who claim the only tools against discrimination are legislation and litigation. Competition is a very useful one. Read More
