Performance of Southeast States shines another light on North Carolina’s troubled civics and history standards
North Carolina needs to do more than feel embarrassed by our rankings on history and civics. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Conservative politicians complaining about the NC State's baseball team's dismissal is sadly emblematic
In today's partisan, divisive political environment blasting the NCAA is like attacking “drug kingpins” or “terrorism”: political catnip. Read More
What are the issues in today's tax rate debate?
Do tax rate cuts boost the economy? Will they generate even more revenue than before the cut? Read More
Got to pick pockets?
Governments often pick one person's pocket in order to put it in someone else's pocket. Read More
When Jesse Helms got religion on Israel
Why did Jesse Helms' views on Israel change after the 1984 election? Read More
Stop kicking the Social Security can
Entitlement programs are on a collision course with reality. Read More
The legislature’s secret energy bill: For our children and grandchildren, we simply must do better
When it comes to our kids and their future, there is precious little to distinguish two gay parents of color from a Christian conservative mom and dad. Read More
NCAE membership continues to decline
Since 2015 NCAE membership has declined 26.9 percent. How widespread is membership among teachers? Read More
Reflections
The cardinal attacking my window each morning reminds me of Republicans, who are territorial and see a reflection that doesn't fit their expectations. Read More
What Boris Johnson can teach Democrats
Sometimes Boris Johnson can be a clown. But sometimes clowns are on to something. Could this be a time to lighten up a bit? Read More
