While it is possible that Governor Cooper's tighter regulations on bars, restaurants, public venues, and educational settings have reduced viral transmission enough to explain some of the difference in COVID death rates, there are clearly other variables at work. Read More
North Carolina conservatives flail about the way Roy Cooper has handled the COVID crisis and bash him for the slow economic recovery. But they offer no suggestions for containing the virus and keeping people safe. Read More
We need to change how North Carolina finances schools. One step is to allow parents to allow families to take their children's education dollars to wherever they want their children educated. Read More
Often the subject of taxes is part of political debates and ads, but they don't usually teach about tax concepts and how they work. Read More
Both citizens and government officials must be vigilant to help prevent election fraud. Read More
North Carolina's educators are desperately looking for ways to justify reopening our schools but responsible actions are needed since the coronavirus isn't going away. Read More
Politica Science professionals with The Old North State Blog give one of the most insightful examinations of our congressional elections you will find. Read More
Nearly 1.4 million voters have registered in North Carolina since 2017. A deeper examination of who they are is interesting and might help us understand election outcomes. Read More
What is the best way to build for the future? That's at the heart of our gubernatorial contest. Read More
A poet, newspaperman, columnist, teacher and encourager all describe North Carolina's poet laureate in this interesting biography. Read More
