"We didn't leave our party, it left us"
For years that refrain came from Democrats. Now you are increasingly hearing it from Republicans. Read More
NC Spin Articles
Past governors budgeted more carefully
Why not budget conservatively in the short run and adjust upward if conditions improve? Read More
COVID response creates policy options
North Carolina policy makers and executives face some short term challenges, but also need to consider the longer term. Read More
Two starkly different views of America
Both Democrats and Republicans believe they put on a great show with their conventions. Are they just appealing to people who already like them? Read More
Does school choice harm the public schools?
Critics state that school choice is robbing money from public schools but it's hard to see. Read More
Me first or us first?
We celebrate explorers, adventurers, pioneers, cowboys, mavericks, inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs but especially in times of crisis we put the community good ahead of the individual needs. Read More
Top 10 takeaways from Cooper's spending proposals
Since we are operating on a 2018 spending plan the Governor's proposes sizable spending increases. Read More
Memo to UNC System leaders: It's your fault, not the students'
The plan and subsequent failure to reopen our campuses should have been anticipated. Read More
Will we return to farm life?
The pandemic has changed our lives. Could it cause us to return to the traditional farm life of yesteryear? Read More
Spy and statesman fought for freedom
Do you know the name of the first African-American to appear on North Carolina's statewide ballot? Read More
