Will 2022 be a boom, bust or in between?
While the economic outlook for North Carolina is positive, it is important to realize the state’s future is still subject to forces beyond its control. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Christmas may be over but here are some suggested holiday gifts for inhabitants of the political class
Perhaps you can come up with your own ideas for our politicians. Read More
Mark Robinson and Wake County libraries agree on book removal
Was this book "banned" or a mutual agreement? Read More
It's our tax dollars, not the prize patrol. Legislators should show respect
To hear some legislators brag about it, they are personally writing the checks for local government agencies, universities, community colleges, health providers and other non-profits. They aren't. Read More
On becoming a political advertiser
Facebook felt compelled to tighten up its advertising policies after a slew of politically charged attacks by powerful individuals and activist groups. But the absurdity of my case merely serves to illustrate the greater absurdity of the present moment. Read More
Last minute stocking stuffers for the naughty and nice of NC politics
It's that time when people set aside petty political and partisan differences. Or is it? Read More
North Carolina League of Conservation Voters Congressional Map Creates an 8-6 Democratic Advantage
Instead of the 11-3 advantage of current legislative maps the League's maps reverse the plurality. Read More
Happy holidays
The biggest threat to our nation heading into 2022 and beyond is not a virus. It’s the disinformation and misinformation campaigns meant to dupe people who lack the critical thinking skills to make good decisions. Read More
Should Dems celebrate their lack of a U.S. Senate primary?
Party elders would always like to avoid costly and divisive primaries. However, politics is almost never played with “everything being equal. Read More
Court of Appeals rules NC lawmakers were within their authority to all but outlaw hog nuisance lawsuits
The ruling is a setback for environmental justice groups. Read More
