What the Supreme Court did not know
This comment addresses matters not addressed by any of the parties or the Court, but helps explain why this decision is inappropriate for resolution by an appellate court. Read More
NC Spin Articles
The widening urban-rural divide and other thoughts
The midterm election showed that the country, as a whole, wants the middle back. Read More
Powerful ideas drive growth debate
There are several schools of thought about how best to accelerate and broaden economic growth in North Carolina. Read More
Can we cut back?
What can we do if there are further strains on the economy? Read More
N.C. Regional Universities Must Innovate and Reinvent to Serve the State
Regional universities cannot grow their way out of enrollment declines. They can’t price their way out, research their way out or fundraise their way out. What they can and must do is reinvent and innovate. Read More
A red wave sweeps through North Carolina, but crashes on the rocks of redistricting
The court-drawn congressional map is more favorable to Democrats than one drawn without partisan data to benefit one party. Read More
Leandro decision prompts questions about justices' ability to read
The latest Leandro decision is not about North Carolina’s failure to afford its children with the opportunity to receive a sound basic education, but is all about power. Read More
When legislators veto constitutional rights
Will elected public officials provoke a constitutional crisis by ignoring the Supreme Court ruling? Read More
The Willard
There is a movement in our state and in our country that threatens the very Republic and Democracy that we all trust will bring forth justice and fairness for all. Read More
Court elections are most important
All the races on the ballot matter, but the most consequential races may be the two for the Supreme Court. Read More
