Learning from Donald Trump's return to North Carolina
Many would just as soon see Trump as a presidential candidate again, but for Republicans it is better having him in the tent than outside it. Read More
NC Spin Articles
To protect and serve....and elect
A new group, Democrats Serve, is trying to elect more men and women who were veterans. Read More
Been thinking about propaganda
We have become "America, the manipulated." Balance is the best personal response to this manipulation. Read More
A grave injustice in Elizabeth City
The whole situation surrounding the Elizabeth City killing of Andrew Brown stinks and should not be swept further under the rug. Read More
Should North Carolina follow California or Texas?
Both states have built their economies around different business models. This helps us understand their different taxing and spending philosophies. Read More
Can Democrats do the 2022 math?
Is the Democrats' problem math or English? Too many use "faculty lounge English." Read More
Fred Barnes taught me a lesson
Opinion journalism isn't primarily about the opinions. It's about the journalism. Read More
Apple brings good news - and seeds of hope
Three years ago it looked like North Carolina had missed its bite of the apple, but Governor Cooper kept talking with the company. Read More
Legislators' vote blurs line between self interest and state policy
10 Democrats and 19 Republicans who have direct ties to PPP loans voted for the bill. These legislators, at the least, should have publicly and clearly disclosed their direct interest in the PPP loans before a vote was taken. Read More
Election law roundup
Rick Henderson writes in his Deregulator blog that as a general rule, election reforms should make it easier to vote and harder to cheat, but a current bill considered by the legislature doesn't accomplish this goal. Read More
