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
NC Spin Articles
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
UNC’s history: a minority view
How should race be considered in college acceptance? Read More
The people never spoke on statues
The author was never sold on keeping statues permanently in place. Past generations get to decide in perpetuity what persons or images should populate campuses, courthouses, and other public spaces. Read More
North Carolina consumer sentiment remains low
Rising prices, labor scarcity and supply chain constraints are holding consumer sentiment low, according to Dr. Daniel Hall, dean of the school of business at High Point University. Read More
