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
NC Spin Articles
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
Trim the Biden 3.5 Billion Dollar Budget Proposal
The expansion of giveaways to provide a safety net for families sounds good until it appreciates that the government is doing for people that which they should be required to do for themselves. Read More
School closures were a big mistake
I understood why officials closed public schools for the final three months of the 2019-20 academic year. Failing to reopen them fully for 2020-21 was, however, indefensible. Read More
Republicans denounce task force for chiding parents over school board meetings
Left-wing advocates have painted parent protesters with a broad brush, including accusations of domestic terrorism, as right-wing observers say most parents remain peaceful in exercising their First Amendment Rights. Read More
