Modest medical marijuana bill comes up short, highlights the unfairness of NC’s healthcare system
It’s long past time to fully legalize and regulate marijuana for all adults in North Carolina. Senate Bill 711 doesn't do the job. Read More
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Reckoning with our history
A new book by a Davidson graduate says a good way to learn about the impact of slavery and racism is to visit those places where significant events occurred or people lived and worked. Read More
When history is dangerous
The founding of the United States, like the beginning of almost every major historical endeavor, was messy, complicated, and flawed. We cannot pretend that it wasn't. Read More
Certificate of Need: A Bad Law Leads to Bad Behavior
Health care companies wage high-stakes battles in state courts over state agency decisions regarding a law that 15 states and the federal government have already ditched Read More
Did politics cost Wolfpack their shot?
Universities were told they could not require vaccinations, but that mandate is arguable. Public universities require proof of other immunization. Read More
We all want better schools
Better education will strengthen our relationships, our communities, our culture, and our democracy. Read More
How Might Politics Impact NC's County COVID Vaccination Percentages?
Counties that voted for Trump have lower vaccination percentages, but that is only one of several variables that matter. Read More
Fifty years ago, NC played a historic role in securing voting rights for young Americans. Let’s continue that legacy today.
Ours was the final state needed to lower the voting age to 18 and we are stronger for it. There is more we can do to make voting more accessible. Read More
Supreme court has seen change, but 4-3 splits are rare
In 84 percent of the 2021 decisions the high court issued unanimous decisions 84 percent of the time. Only in 7 percent has their been a single dissenter. Read More
State blows it on history
North Carolina has the worst civics and history standards in the Southeast. Read More
