Race defines NC politics - again
Our Constitution was designed to “secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” Yet, it also protected slavery. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Crisis hastened health-care reforms
Some temporary policy responses to COVID should become permanent policy reforms. Read More
Whirlagigs to the rescue
Wilson is known for barbecue and antiques. But there's something else worth seeing. Read More
A "perfect storm" for pro-life advocates
The convergence of judicial, legislative, and interest group attempts to end access to abortion are interlocking pieces of a puzzle. Read More
Unemployment news isn't so rosy
A big chunk or most of North Carolina’s apparent decline in unemployment is due to people dropping out of the labor force, not to people finding jobs. Read More
The year of school choice continues
It's been a banner year and several bills expanding school choice are alive in our legislature. Read More
A costly tax cut during the pandemic is bad for NC
Tax cuts are not the remedy for what is ailing North Carolina. We need to invest in a more just recovery. Read More
Congressional Dems still messing with state stuff
A recent poll shows voter ID is popular with voters. But not everything that is popular is legal or constitutional. Read More
Speaking of qualifications
A board of politically connected white males lacking academic credentials themselves is not qualified to make decisions about tenure. Read More
Not All UNC students get the same funding
Per student funding varies from $7,760 to $31,969. The funding is based on needs and the amount of money each school can collect via tuition. Read More
